Sunday Postcard: Fluorescent Adolescent

Jan 11, 2010 : Domlur, Bangalore

The entire main road along Domlur was lighted up with thousands and thousands of lights. One of the guys putting up the lights told me it was for Karnataka Rajyotsav (which I later found is celebrated on 1st of November every year – so, frankly, I have no idea why all the lightings were put up – My guess – some political thing might be going on)

Pic courtesy : Shoban Preeth

Post Title courtesy : Mayank Kachhwaha

Sunday Postcard: Kullu-Manali, India

Confluence of rivers Beas and Parvati, near Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh

I got a chance to take the photograph of the Sangam of these two (probably) sacred rivers – Beas and Parvati, on my way to Manikaran from Manali. Not only the colour difference between the two rivers is enchanting, but also the way there’s an almost straight line of colour gradient at the place where the rivers meet. Does that mean that the speed of water of the two rivers is very similar?

The best part is that the bridge that crosses the combined Beas river is just over the confluence, that you get a chance to stop your vehicle, and have a minute to yourself to admire the beauty of nature. This bridge is very close to Bhuntar airport, set in a deep valley whose peaks are thousands of feet higher than the runway, an easy way to reach Kullu-Manali from Delhi.

Sunday Postcard: Masinagudi forest, India

Bonfire in the middle of the jungle in Masinagudi, near Mudumalai National Park

We had barbecued chicken as well! 😀

More posts about this trip very soon!

Sunday Postcard: Srirangapattana (near Mysore), India

Beautifully carved ebony door, inlaid with ivory – at the tomb of Tipu Sultan

This is a photo from my first solo trip, from which I returned a few hours back (you’ll be hearing a lot more about it very soon!). This beautiful craftsmanship was on the door on the mausoleum where the durgah (tomb) of Tipu Sultan is housed. Tipu Sultan, also known as Tiger of Mysore, based his capital at Srirangapattana, about 19 km from Mysore. Note the tiger strips on the right edge, these represent Tipu, and are found on the inner walls of the mausoleum.

Sunday Postcard: Maheshwar, India

Fort-cum-temple at Maheshwar overlooking river Narmada

I took this photo during my recent visit to Maheshwar (90 kms from Indore, in Madhya Pradesh). The photo not only captures the carvings on the arch of the gate of the fort on the banks (ghats) of the river Narmada, but also the tranquil mood of the place – a teenager talking on phone, a mother with her baby looking out towards the river – probably waiting for her husband, two guys sitting on the steps – just enjoying the gentle breeze in the serene evening, and my sister looking back at me, waiting for me to catch up as I keep pausing to take photographs.