Watching the fishermen row their boats,with the sun rising in the background, at Adi-keshav ghat along the banks of the river Ganges was a visual treat. The colors kept changing constantly every minute. So obviously … Read More
Banarasi silk
After asking a few people in Ganga nagar colony for the silk handloom weavers, we were directed to this house hidden within the labyrinth, where it was surrounded by fabric manufacturers using power … Read More
Banarasi paan
Banaras is popular for many things but Paan is synonymous to this place as cheesecake to New York or maple syrup to Canada..There is no street without a paan stall. … Read More
The tree temple
From a distance this tree reminded me of the “Hometree” from the movie Avatar. Just one massive tree in the middle of the field. I took a slight detour to explore further and … Read More
The wedding catering
After interacting with the band I walked towards the busiest corner of the ground with the biggest possible smile. A make shift kitchen. I was in my comfort zone. This was it! The … Read More
The wedding band
When you are walking through the streets of Banaras you have to be prepared for all sorts of surprises. I was heading towards Dashashvamedh ghat to witness the famous Ganga … Read More
Around the confluence of Varuna and Ganges
The trip to one of the world’s oldest cities was really special in many ways. In general I was pleasantly surprised with the friendly vibe that the city had to offer.
Irkaya Farm, Qatar
If you are in Qatar and interested in nature, bird watching, or wildlife I am pretty much sure you must have heard a lot about Irkaya / Irkhaya farm. I … Read More
Anjengo Fort
If you are in Thiruvanthapuram and craving a quiet get away this fort could be the answer. Basically now this fort is a well maintained park surrounded by tall walls which was built … Read More
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
Without a shadow of doubt I could easily say that this mosque is one of THE best architectural marvels I have ever witnessed. Here are some shots from the recent visit and few … Read More