Tag: Travel Stories

Vrindavan and the dying Yamuna

I can hear the  distant sounds of Krishna Bhajans sung in the nearby Ashram as the boatman oars through the silent , calm waters of the Yamuna.   It is…
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Streets Of Punjab

At the mention of Punjab, you will imagine the dancing yellow sarsos (mustard), sprawled across fields and of course fattening food served at the road side Punjabi Dhabas with white…
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Vrindavan Holi : A mystical , magical experience.

I have been visiting Vrindavan since I was a kid, running through the tiny lanes , knowing the shortcuts, being wary of the monkeys and gorging on the Birla Mandir…
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Lathmaar Holi at Barsana

The crowds are astonishing. People warn you not to enter the crowds for safety reasons. There could be a stampede with this number of people on the streets. It's no…
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Weekly Photo Challenge : Serenity

It was nearing dusk in the Lost city (Fatehpur Sikri) and as the evening prayers started in the nearby mosque , this flock of birds took flight over the minarets.…
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Walking through Old Manali

Its not just another day. The monastery at Manali is abuzz with activity. Huge crowds have gathered to listen to the sermon of the head monk. I try and sneak…
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The Women Of India Series #9

I walked through the tiny village Anyor.The clothes hanging on colored walls was a sight to behold. The villagers sure thought I had lost it, clicking Sarees hanging out to…
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Doors Of India: A Picture post

The quirky wanderer has a penchant for doors. Where ever she goes the first thing that captures her eyes is a door. It is quite inexplicable. But doors have always…
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The Women Of India Series #8

Adeeg, Uttar Pradesh: Its early morning and the mist is enchanting. Suddenly I spot an orange hue. I skip a heartbeat. Thousands of marigolds swaying in front of my eyes…
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