Category: history
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#Mumbai – The eternal favourite
f there is one thing that can bring back a sense of normalcy and belonging, it is a walk across the #Mumbai townside
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#Kumbh 2019 – An unique and unforgettable experience – Ghats of Prayagraj
An estimated 250 million people (25 crores) would have participated in the Kumbh this year and that is about the entire population of #Indonesia. The entire area covering the Kumbh was estimated to be about 3,200 hectares which is equivalent to 3,200 rugby fields.
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#Kumbh 2019 – An unique and unforgettable experience – 1
#Kumbh Mela, in #Hinduism, is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years in #India.
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Majuli Island #Assam – Visit it before it disappears
Majuli (Land between two rivers) is a river island on the mighty Brahmaputra in Assam. While getting in and out requires a lot of effort, not going there is not an option. With closer observation, it is infact the cultural capital of Assam. The island is now a District and covers a total of 441…
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Sights and Sounds of Yangon – The Circular Railway
The Circular train is a remnant and a reminder of its colonial days. Yet, it continues to selflessly serve its citizens. Spanning 46 km and 39 stations, the Yangon circular rail forms a loop around Yangon. Built by the British, the 72-year-old commuter service network connects Yangon’s suburbs and satellite towns.
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Welcome to Banteay Srei, #Cambodia
Banteay Srei was the only major temple at Angkor not built for the king. The temple’s original name was Tribhuvanamahesvara — “great lord of the threefold world” — named as usual after the central image (in this case a Shaivite linga). The modern name, Banteay Srei — “citadel of the women” or “citadel of beauty”…
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Mesmerizing #Cambodia – Valley of Thousand Lingas – Kbal Spean
On a trip to any country in South East Asia, it is a rarity to not come across a Hindu Temple – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Vietnam and Cambodia, all of them have benefited from contacts which they have had with India over the centuries.
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#Amritsar Memories : Attari – #Wagah border and FarmStay #vacations
The final part of the #Amritsar experience is rounded off by a visit to the Attari (Indian Side village) – Wagah (Pakistan side village) border and a visit to a Farm Stay, a concept that seems to be catching up and should a huge boost to the tourism sector and thereby incomes in the state.
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Discovering Food Trails of #Amritsar
A trip to Amrtisar is not complete without savouring what is on offer. There is plenty to gorge on in and around Heritage Street but the nooks and alleys offer plenty more. The internet is full of info on eating joints in Amritsar; Kesar da dhaba, Chungi’s kulche , Amritsar fish and tandoori chicken joints and many more…
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A Rejuvenated #Amritsar – Part 3 Heritage street, Guru ka Langar and Jallianwala Bagh
Part 1 of my blog on a rejuvenated Amritsar focused on the newest attraction in town, The Partition Museum, dedicated to the pain and suffering endured by millions during one of the largest and most brutal mass migration in history. The museum has since officially opened for viewing and more sections are being opened in…
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