Everytime, we think Jaipur, its all about splendor, opulence, grandeur, towering forts, royalty, mahals, palaces, colorful bazaars, lots of shopping and ghee dripping delicacies. With little time on hand and so much to see most tourists would not venture beyond…
Apart from the annual fair held in November each year, Pushkar is famous for its Brahma Temple, which is one of its kind and the Pushkar Lake. There are many mythological tales associated with the lake and the temple alongside.…
Pushkar is a small town in Rajasthan famous for its annual fair which attracts people from all over the world. Held for about a week with a run up to the full moon in November every year this is also…
While planning my trip to Rajasthan, apart from all the forts, palaces, princely styles and grandeur, I was looking forward to some authentic taste. I have long heard about the Laal Maas, the traditional meat dish of the royals and…
Music is a connection with the soul, often a way of liberation and coming home of sorts that reminds us of who we are. As we traveled through Rajasthan, I was exposed to earthy tunes from folk instruments sometimes in the…
We were in the outskirts of Jodhpur exploring ethnic arts, village life and the wild when our guide politely offered lunch with a local family. After being on the road for several days, it was very tempting to get the taste…
I traveled across the city for 3 days, visiting close to 70 Pandals admiring works of art, beautiful idols and watching well turned out youngsters flaunting latest fashion trends. Jostling through hundreds of mobile cameras aimed at pandals and idols,…
The 5 day Durga Puja extravaganza concludes with the immersion of the idols. While she is the all powerful Mother Goddess – Ma Durga , she is also Uma the proverbial loving daughter who visits her maternal home with her…
It is that time of the year in Autumn when Kolkata (erstwhile capital of British India) turns into a celebration of life, love and faith. The city turns into a grand art gallery by the day and appears to be…
Mandu is a city with mostly ruined monuments that are dated earlier than 16th century and have endured the ravages of time. I saw ruins nearly every 100 metres while driving around Mandu. Some Mandu Ruins were named and had a…