https://journeysmatter.net/contact/2021-06-12T04:38:42+00:00weekly0.6https://journeysmatter.net/about-2/2021-06-12T04:38:41+00:00weekly0.6https://journeysmatter.net/2021/02/16/the-pench-national-park/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-gaur.jpgThe GaurThe Gaur, a majestic herbivore and bovine appears in the afternoon along with its family and silently goes about its grazing but also acknowledging the visitors with a steely gazehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ruddy-shelduck.jpgRuddy ShelduckThe Ruddy Shelduck also known as the Brahminy duck is a winter visitor to India and arrives from beyond the Himalayas. They are said to attain heights of over 6,800 meters as they migrate.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-common-langur-and-its-newborn.jpgThe Common Langur and its newbornThe common langur with its newborn maybe a day or two old as its head is still red in colour. The newborn was the center of attention in the flock and was being cared for by all the ladieshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/white-throated-kingfisher.jpgWhite throated kingfisherWidely present across Asia, this white throated Kingfisher is a picture of serenity with a small frown or focus however one may call ithttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/the-peacock.jpgThe Peacockhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dancing-peacock.jpgDancing PeacockA peacock with its fully opened feathers towards sunsethttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/plum-headed-parakeets-family.jpgPlum headed parakeets familyA group of male plum headed parakeets found extensively acros India. Females have a grayish blue headhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/indan-scops-owls.jpgIndan scops Owlshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/grey-hornbill.jpgGrey HornbillThe Indian Grey Hornbill is a fairly common hornbill species found only in the Indian subcontinent. They play an essential role in the ecosystem as prime dispersers of seeds. In cities, we may find them feeding on fig trees like banyan, Goolar (a variety of fig), usually choosing old tall dense trees for nesting. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/indian-roller.jpgIndian RollerAn extremely colourful bird found across many states in India. 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rice sellerA packet of puffed rice and fried gram fritters with onion and tomato for ten or twenty rupeeshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7579.jpgA sprouts sellerA seller of sprouted lentils along with vegetables and spiceshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7564.jpgFried Bread PakorasA vendor making Fried Bread Pakoras. THe bread slices are stuffed with potatoes, dipped in a gram flour batter and fried.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7562.jpgTea SellerTHe tea seller serving out fresh cups of tea to people coming in for an early morning bath at the Triveni Sangamhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7582.jpgThe Ponds embracePonds cream sachets were glued on to the cups of tea for users to touch and feel and finally applyhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7581.jpgTHe Ponds EmbraceUsage instructions for the packet of cold creamhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7580.jpgA Fairness creamFairness cream communicate in vernacular and are most visible when people come in to the shade for a few momentshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7570.jpgPure Water an utmost needLG used the opportunity to dispense free water through its water purifiershttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7569.jpgAll India Radio serviceAll India radio had a dedicated service for Kumbh during the duration of the festivalhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7568.jpgThe Lost and Found centerThe lost and found center serves to re-unite family members who have been separated from one another2019-06-29T14:19:00+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2019/05/04/kumbh-2019-an-unique-and-unforgettable-experience-1/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190228_173618.jpgTea ShopA Tea shop iwth tea being served in disposable mud cups. Tea is prepared on a coal stovehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190228_145640.jpgA Lunch on the DhabaTwo vegetable curries - One of Cauliflower with Peas and another with potatoes and spinach. Accompanying it is sumptuous dhal / pulses, salad and chapatis with Ricehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_20190228_145216.jpgA Highway DhabaA Simple Highway Dhaba en route between Varanasi and Prayagraj. Simple hangouts serving freshly cooked meals. Affordable with bottled water that is safe.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_7556.jpgPatrolling on the watersThere was adequate police presence on the waters and the invisible eye to watch over the crowdshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_7555.jpgPassenger trafficPassenger traffic on the Ganges transporting devotees and workers headed towards the Ghats.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_7554.jpgAfter BathFaithfuls smeared with vermillion paste by priests who conduct prayers at the sangamhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_7553.jpgAn Early StartAn early start to the day and people take their time to catch 40 winks. The brave change and make sure they get a dip.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_7551.jpgOther faithfulOther faithfuls who change on the boats and hop and skip over boats before taking a diphttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_7548.jpgIMG_7548https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_7544.jpgImmersing onself at Triveni SangamWho knows if one will be alive for the next Kumbh. Had the wonderful opportunity to take the dip along with fellow devotees and wash away the negativity and gain rejuvenation of mind and soul.2019-05-04T16:44:14+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2019/04/21/majuli-island-assam-visit-it-before-it-disappears/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/dsc00423.jpgTwilight over the BrahmaputraTwilight over the Brahmaputra as we leave Majuli Island to Nemati Ghathttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_133822.jpgA Simple Meal on Majuli IslandGreat Seven a simple Non-Descript place served us a delicious Thali. Rice, Dhal, A Vegetable and two stand out items - A Brinjal slice that was pan fried and a Chutney supposedly made with Assam's hottest chilli - The Bhut Jholokia. All of Rs 70/-https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_131945.jpgThe Uttar Kamalabari SatraThe Uttar Kamalabari Satra is an influential religious and cultural monastery of Majuli established in the year 1673.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_131348.jpgA typical home within the SatraA residence of one of the students of the Satra. This Satra is famous for performing art like Gayan bayan, Sutra Naas, Ankia Bhaona (dramas of Sankardev and Madhabdev). https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_131340.jpgThe residential quarters of the Uttar Kamalabari SatraThe residential quarters of the Uttar Kamalabari Satra. In this Satra both the Satradhikar and the Bhakats (disciples) spend their life in celibacy. The Bhagavad Gita is the central deity to whom prayers are held everyday.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_125945.jpgLord VishwakarmaLord Vishwakarma is the resident deity of the Mustard Oil Millhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_125851.jpgOil Tins with MustardOil tins for Mustard ready to be pumped in to Oil extraction machine. A log has been used to serve as a makeshift handlehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_125847.jpgThe Oil Extraction machineThe Mustard is poured in from the top and the extracted oil filters down while the cake is thrown out. The residue is added back in to the machine to ensure that the oil is fully extracted before being discarded as fodder.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_125535.jpgMustard Spread out to embrace the sunMustard placed out for Drying. Mustard is the largest agricultural product of Majuli in terms of outputhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_20190403_125528.jpgThe Majuli Mustard ProjectThe Majuli Mustard Project. An avenue to provide employment locally.2019-04-21T16:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2019/03/28/sights-and-sounds-of-yangon-the-circular-railway/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yangon-circular-railway_3.jpgYangon Circular Railway 3Quail Eggs, Mandarin oranges, Green Mango and Papaya salad, Ice Popsicles, Australian grapes and vegetables. One could almost finish their daily fresh produce shopping on the trainhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yangon-circular-railway_2.jpgYangon Circular Railway 2Wide open windows, Japanese instructions as coaches are from old Japanese trains, advertising for mobility services and easy to access platforms with no need for foot over bridges - All characterstic of the Circular railway. The Yangon central station will look like a UNESCO world heritage site if given a facelifthttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yangon-circular-railway_1.jpgYangon Circular Railway 1We boarded the train at Insein up to Yangon Central. The station platforms are wide, relatively clean, have mud pots with water for passengers to sustain in sweltering heat and of course prayer stations where Monks set up bowls for offerings. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yangon-circular-railway-map.jpgYangon Circular Railway MapThe Yangon Circular Railway Mayhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/people-on-the-circular-railway.jpgPeople on the circular railwayThe everyday people on the circular railway. Monks usually travel for free. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/people-on-circular-railway_1.jpgPeople on Circular Railway 1The Journey never ends on the circular railway - Young and old alikehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/life-on-circular-railway-tracks_1.jpgLife on Circular Railway tracks 1Life just happens along the tracks of the circular railwayhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/life-along-the-circular-line_2.jpgLife Along the Circular line 2The railways will be the way they are. It is a way of life for the people of the city. 2019-04-06T14:41:39+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2019/03/26/yangon-sights-sounds-2/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/reclining-buddha-feet.jpgReclining Buddha Feet108 distinguishing marks on both the soles representing the three worlds. 59 indicating the inanimate world, 21 indicating the animate world and 28 indicating the world of the conditioned. Essence is that Buddha is greater than all the three worlds. These marks were apparent right from the birth of the Buddha. Only one out of the 8 astrologers present predicted that the child born was destined to become the Buddha. There was an image of a universal monarch (Cakkavatti) on the child soles and a personage superior to a cakkavatti could only be a Buddha. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/reclining-buddha_3.jpgReclining Buddha FeaturesIn the 1950s, the old Buddha image was demolished and temple trustees began work to replace the image. THe Naga Glass Factory created benign looking eyes of dimensions 1.77 by 58 metres. The image was consecrated in 1973https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/reclining-buddha-history.jpgReclining Buddha HistoryThe construction was sponsored by a wealthy Burmese Buddhist, Sir Po Tha, in 1899.Being completed in 1907, it was believed that the proportion of the image was not appropriate and the Buddha had a very aggressive expressionhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/reclining-buddha.jpgReclining BuddhaThe Buddha image is 66 metres (217 ft) long, and one of the largest in Burma.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shwedagon_night.jpgShwedagon_NightThe Shwedagon Pagoda at Twilighthttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shwedagon_3.jpgShwedagon PagodaThe Singu Min Bell.. Attractive floor tiling. The Athangudi tiles of Karaikudi closely resemble the ones here. The wooden carved panels reminds us of the pagodas in the Mandalay region. Crowds milling around the Shwedagon complexhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shwedagon_2.jpgShwedagon PagodaThe Mahabodhi Tree in the Shwedagon Complex. Each monument around the main Zedi is associated with one of eight 'planetary posts' that corresponds to a particular planet, a specific animal, and a day of the week (Wednesday is given two posts, one for the morning and the other for the afternoon). Worshippers will typically begin their visit by praying at the planetary post corresponding to their birth date, then continue in a clockwise fashion around the ensemble. [Courtesy - www.orientalarchitecture.com]https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shwedagon_1.jpgThe Shwedagon PagodaThe zedi is gilded with gold, silver and copper plates that were often sponsored or donated by individuals seeking merit. Numerous jewels also bedeck the monument, with Stadtner noting that the very top of the monument holds "over 7,000 diamonds rubies, and sapphires attached to the vane and contained within the small orb-shaped object at the top" (Stadtner, p. 97). The vane alone weighs in at 419 kilograms and measures 130 centimeters in width, while the orb is 56 centimeters in diameter and contains 1,800 carats of fine diamonds.[Courtesy - www.orientalarchitecture.com]2019-03-26T16:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2019/03/24/sights-sounds-of-yangon-1/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cityhall.jpgCityHallThe City Hall Building of Yangonhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yangon-townhall-area.jpgYangon City Hall AreaThe Obelisk installed in 1948 to commemorate Myanmar's freedom from the British, The Imposing structure of the City Hall and the Sule Pagoda form a very busy town area in Yangon. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/trnity-church-and-temple.jpgTrnity Church and Kali TempleThe Holy Trinity Church is the main Anglican cathedral in Yangon. THe Kali temple is a key Hindu temple built by Tamil Labourers. Mud lamps are lit by devotees as part of their prayers.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bogyoke-scott-market.jpgBogyoke Scott MarketThe Scott market is a touch and feel have it all kind of a market. Shop here for Tanaka, pearls, clothing of different states of Myanmar, Pre-paid calling cards, currency exchange, medicines and almost every kind of chinese plastic. If you do manage to find something please do bargainhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/kali-temple-yangon.jpgKali Temple YangonThe Kali Temple in Yangon was built in 1871 by Tamil Labourers is among the many HIndu Temples in the city. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_5656.jpgCity Taxis with Japanese letteringMyanmar City Taxis and Private cars are mostly Japanese made and hand down models. Many retain the original Japenese kanji characters. However, they are clean and very well maintained.2019-03-25T09:42:26+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2019/01/20/seeing-myanmar-along-the-ayeyarwady-irrawady-river-bagan-a-cultural-capital/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wetkyi-in_kubyauk-gyi02.jpgwetkyi-in_kubyaukThe interior of the Kubyauk-gyi is filled with numerous mural paintings, including an excellent representation of "The Temptation of Mara" behind the east-facing Buddha, and 544 jataka tales along the side walls and ambulatory. However, a number of the jataka plates are missing as they were plundered in 1899 by a German art thief, Th. H. Thomann, who inaugurated the grim tradition of modern-day looting to resell Bagan-era antiquities on the international market. Although Thomann and his team were caught by the local British authorities, a number of items reached Europe where they were acquired by Museum of Hamburg in 1906, though they have subsequently gone missing. Perhaps because of the heightened awareness surrounding art theft at Kubyauk-Gyi, the temple retains a full-time guard who also ensures that visitors refrain from photographing the murals. Although this a sensible precaution as flash photography easily damages Bagan-era pigment, the prohibition also extends to long-exposure photography using ambient light (Image and Text courtesy - www.orientalarchitectures.com). Some of these murals have been whitewashed and unravelling these Murals by getting done with the whitewash without damaging the Murals is proving to be an ordeal.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/on-board-cruise.jpgOn board cruiseMid Day activities on board the Strand cruise to keep the guests busy plus give them an introduction to the daily lives of Myanmarese like tying the lawngyi and applying Tanaka.2019-01-20T11:08:36+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2019/01/06/seeing-myanmar-along-the-ayeyarwady-irrawady-river-innwa-an-ancient-capital/2019-01-06T10:38:23+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2018/12/25/seeing-myanmar-along-the-ayeyarwady-irrawady-river-glories-of-mingun/2018-12-25T17:51:39+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2018/12/16/seeing-myanmar-along-the-ayeyarwady-irrawady-river-the-u-bein-bridge/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/u-bein.jpgu-bein cleanliness effortsStudents lead the way towards bringing in a culture of cleanliess. Here they are seen participating and leading a cleanliness drive along the banks of the U-Bein bridge. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sun-protectors.jpgSun protectorsThe choices are in front of you. The traditional bark of a tree ground in to a paste called Thanaka has been used by the Burmese for over 2000 years as a natural sunscreen. This is placed at almost all points across the country for people to use free; even in 5 star hotels. Once you apply this, the Sun hat option fades.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/People-go-about-their-lives.jpgPeople go about their lives on the U-Bein bridgeStudents going to the university on the western side of the bridge, Vegetable sellers, Daily wagers, Government officers, Contractors and of course very well trained tourist guides traverse the bridge everyday.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Millenials-often-love-the-visitors.jpgMillenials often love the visitorsStudents dominate the bridge and they dont miss an opportunity click a snap with tourists. They are friendly and look colorful in their local dress. The Men wear a Longyi and a Taipon for a vest where as the ladies wear a Thummy. The Thummy fabrics vary with various regions of Myanmar. Flip Flops are the most common footwear.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Hunger-cravings-on-the-bridge.jpgHunger cravings on the bridgeFresh catch from the lake pasted with spices and fried - include shrimps, crabs and fresh fish. Along with this, there are stalls selling tropical fruit. These are usually mixed in the form of a salad spiced up and served. Mangoes, papayas, watermelons are popular. Steamed groundnut is another delicacy and a perfect accompaniment when taking a break in the rest house.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cabanas-to-rest.jpgCabanas to restIf you cannot make it from one end to another in the sweltering sun, the builders very thoughtfully erected small rest points along the length of the bridge. Bite in to a spiced mango while resting and enjoying the waft of cool breeze blowing across the Taungthaman lake.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Bridge-Health.jpgBridge HealthConservation works are regularly carried out on the bridge by replacing the wooden sleepers. All efforts are afoot to keep this Heritage structure the way it was built.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_5698.jpgThe U-Bein BridgeThe U-Bein Bridge in Mandalayhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Strand-Cruise_3.jpgStrand Cruise_3https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Strand-Cruise_2.jpgViews from the Strand CruiseWhile on the cruise from Innwa to Bagan, one is treated to views of life along the shores of the Irrawady. Every little village has its own humble Paya, Tugs carrying timber, Livestock and of course a glorious sunset view every single day.2018-12-16T08:14:19+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/12/30/welcome-to-banteay-srei-cambodia/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/yama.jpgYamaLord Yama, the god of death on his vehicle, the Buffalohttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/vali-sugreeva.jpgVali SugreevaA beautiful depiction of a turning point in the Ramayana. Vali and Sugreeva fight while Rama and Lakshmana wait to strike. Here, Rama can be seen striking Vali.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/south-side_cover.jpgThe East Side of Banteay SreiThe east side of the Banteay Srei Temple. THe entire temple is cordoned off to preserve the precincts from further damagehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/siva-on-nandi.jpgSiva on NandiLord Siva with his consort Parvati on his faithful Nandi. Around him are Siv Gans, his attendantshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/siva-burning-kama.jpgSiva burning KamaKamadeva in the process of trying to disrupt Siva's meditation gets burnt. While he was just doing the biding of the gods who coaxed him to the job so that Siva is attracted to Parvati, Kamadeva is burnt to ashes leaving his grieving wife Rati behind. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ravana-kailash.jpgRavana KailashA famous piece in Banteay Srei. The depiction of Ravananugraha or a favour being shown to Ravana.Ravana was trying to get Siva's attention by shaking Mt Kailash, abode of Siva. The lord trapped Ravana under the mountain by bringing the mountain down with his feet. Trapped, Ravana sang the praise of Siva for over 1000 years till he was blessed by Siva with a Sword and a powerful Linga for prayershttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/possibly-lord-murugan.jpgPossibly lord muruganThis is a likely work depicting Lord Karthikeya OR Murugan as he is called in the South of India. https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nandi-and-snanadronis.jpgNandi and SnanaDronisStarting from top left, Nandi the bull without whose consent one cannot not enter the altar of Lord Siva. Often people can be found whispering their prayers and requests into Nandi's ears. Snanadronis at Banteay Srei which would have contained lingashttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/lord-narasimha.jpgLord NarasimhaThis work showing Lord Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu slaying Hiranyakashipu, an asurahttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/krishna-killing-kamsa-new.jpgKrishna killing kamsa newThe stories at Banteay Srei seemed to cover all the Yugas. Krishna is said to have emerged towards the end of the Dvapara Yuga and with Mahabharata he is said to have seen the transition in to Kaliyuga, the present times we live in. Here, he is seen slaying his Uncle , dragging him by hair and killing him with a dagger. In the bhagavatha purana it is said that Krishna killed Kamsa by sheer force of his weight. THis in response to Kamsa’s orders to arrest krishna’s adoptive father, confiscation of the wealth of Gopas and ordering the death of vasudeva and ugrasena, the king of mathura. 2017-12-30T07:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/12/05/mesmerizing-cambodia-valley-of-thousand-lingas-kbal-spean/2017-12-26T03:15:05+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/11/25/amritsar-memories-attari-wagah-border-and-farmstay-vacations/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/attari-border.jpgAttari BorderTourists and visitors who were unable to get in to the stadium to watch the beating of the retreat mill around the premises and try to get as close as possible to the gate and the LCD screen2017-11-25T10:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/11/19/discovering-food-trails-of-amritsar/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-20170318-wa0012.jpegIMG-20170318-WA0012https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/food-snap-4.jpgFood Snap 4Aloo tikkis, bun tikkis and Dahi Bhallas are popular chaats in the North of Indiahttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/food-snap-3.jpgFood Snap 3The Roadside Aam Papar Shop outside DAV college, a take away sour Aam papar with spice powders and a Dash of Limehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/food-snap-2.jpgFood Snap 2The Poori Breakfast at Kanha Sweets - Unlimited Chhole, Alu Launji, Onions and a sweet n Sour pickle https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/food-snap-1.jpgFood Snap 1Kanha Sweets - At the store front, Dry Sweets, Bengali sweets, Rice Firni and a Glass of Lassi with loads of cream to top up2017-11-19T15:19:23+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/11/11/a-rejuvenated-amritsar-part-3-heritage-street-guru-ka-langar-and-jallianwala-bagh/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/heritage-street-walk.jpgHeritage street walkA walk on the Heritage street begins from the Town Hall, crossing the replica installation of the Parliament of India, bust of Dr. B.R Ambedkar and the grand intersection with the mounted statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh jihttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/heritage-street.jpgHeritage street at twilightThe Heritage street now has ample room for people to move around, benches to rest and most importantly numerous selfie pointshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/heritage-street-twilight.jpgHeritage Street Rest and Selfie pointsNumerous places to rest and take selfieshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/heritage-street-full-of-life.jpgHeritage street full of lifePortion of Heritage street from Darbar Sahib right up to Jallianwala Bagh. Teeming with life.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/heritage-street-dancers.jpgHeritage street dancersBronze replicas of Bhagra and Gidda by women performers on Heritage street is a beautiful introduction to the Art and Culture of Punjabhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/guru-ka-langar-volunteer_collage.jpgGuru Ka Langar VolunteeringVolunteers washing used plates, peeling garlic and cutting vegetables. Plates neatly stacked for distributionhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/guru-ka-langar-collage.jpgGuru Ka LangarThe Guru Ka Langar Dining Hall. A modest meal of 2 rotis, Maa ki Dhal / lentils and delicious Kheer. A cup of teahttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dress-materials-on-heritage-street.jpgDress materials on Heritage streethttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/langar_community-part-3-cover.jpgGuru Ka LangarThe community service area of Guru Ka Langarhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jw-bagh.jpgThe Memorial at Jallianwala BaghThe Jallianwala Bagh memorial. One reaches the garden after walking through the narrow lane which is the only access. The bullet ridden holes and the eternal flame2017-11-11T07:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/11/04/a-rejuvenated-amritsar-part-2-darbar-sahib-the-golden-temple/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/armed-forces-donation.jpgArmed forces dedicationA whole lot of marble slabs dedicated by various companies of Armed Forces praying for their safety and well being.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/akhal-takhat-miri-piri.jpgAkhal Takhat and Miri PiriAkhal Takhat the temporal seat of Sikhism is a must visit. The significance of Miri and Piri in Sikhism should be read by all visitorshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/water-distribution.jpgWater distribution centerThe water distribution center at Darbar Sahib for Devotees and visitorshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/nearing-har-ki-pauri_1.jpgNearing Har ki PauriHar Ki Pauri or Footsteps of the almighty is just before one enters the Darbar Sahib or The Golden Templehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/darshni-deori_1.jpgDarshni DeoriDarshni Deori, entrance to the bridge connecting to the Darbar Sahibhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/darshni-deori-ceiling.jpgDarshni Deori ceilinghttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_4782.jpgEntrance on the Eastern SideThe entrance from the eastern side is from Chowk Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower). To the left is the shoe safekeeping area followed by a feet wash before entryhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/maharaja-ranjit-singh.jpgMaharaja Ranjit SinghMaharajah Ranjit Singh Sandhawalia (November 13, 1780 - June 27, 1839), also known as "Sher-e-Punjab" ("The Lion of Punjab"), became the first Sikh Emperor after uniting the 11 Sikh Kingdoms of Punjab on the foundations of the Khalsa and under the banner of Sarkar-i-Khalsa, from 1799-1839.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cover_1.jpgDarbar SahibDarbar Sahib also known as Harmandir Sahib and more well known as The Golden Temple2017-11-04T17:31:36+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/06/17/a-photo-blog-and-supporting-information-guide-for-yatris-preparing-to-travel-to-kailashmansarovar-organized-by-ministry-of-external-affairs-india/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cover-photo1.jpgCover PhotoOm Parvat and Holy Kailash beneath the cloudshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/essentials-in-the-bag.jpgEssentials in the bagFrom Top Left - Band Aid Strips, Paracetamol Tablet, Anti Allergic Tablet, Vaseline lip balm to avoid chaffed lips - to be kept in pant pocket, SPF 30+ cream on face, hands and exposed parts - to be used from day 2 regularly till return, Vaseline petroleum jelly - rub in nostrils before sleeping for easy breathing, Neosporin powder for any wounds before bandaging, Candid anti fungal and bacterial powder - dust in to socks before slipping on shoes. Muscle relaxing cream for any sprains2017-06-30T10:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/04/23/a-rejuvenated-amritsar-part-1-the-partition-museum/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/partition-museum.jpgPartition Museumhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/town-hall_museum.jpgTown Hall_MuseumThe 140 Year old Town Hall of Amritsar and the Partition museum located within its precinctshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/margaret-bourke-white-lee-eitingon.jpgMargaret Bourke White (L) with Lee EtingtonLIFE photographer Margaret Bourke-White (L) w. LIFE edit reporter Lee Eitingon, posing in beautiful Hindu saris. Courtesy of TIME archive and Getty Imageshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mountbatten_radcliffe.jpgMountbatten_RadcliffeLord Mountbatten, the last viceroy of British India and Sir Cyril Radcliffe a Barrister at Law. The architects of India's partition2017-04-23T11:40:30+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/02/12/the-sweetness-of-chettinad-part-2/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_20161227_093042.jpgimg_20161227_093042https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/snack-making.jpgsnack-makingLadies Self Help group in the business of making #Bakshanam. Time to sample Adhirsam, Thenguzhal, Mullu Murukku and Seepu Seedaihttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tile-making.jpgtile-makingThe Making of #Athangudi Tileshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/handloom-center.jpghandloom-centerThe Handloom Weaving center, Raw materials, Hand weaving instruments and finished productshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chettinad-home.jpgchettinad-homeA traditional Chettinad Home as it is. Pillars or "Thoons", Teak wood doors and Ceilings, Athangudi tiles and Heavy Doorshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/kings-mansion.jpgkings-mansionThe Raja's Palace in KanaduKathan, Chettinad2018-02-15T05:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2017/01/26/the-sweetness-of-chettinad-part-1/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_20161225_193512.jpgimg_20161225_193512https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dessert.jpgdessertFor Dessert - Masala Milk and Kavani Rice, a purple sticky rice pudding, a product of south asian influencehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/main-course.jpgmain-courseClockwise from Top Left - Idiyappam with a Curry, Idlies with a Mix Vegetable Curry, Idlies with Sambhar and Dosa with a Brinjal Curryhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/starters.jpgstartersStarters Left - Vellai Paniyaram OR Deep fried Rice Pancakes with Danker, a Dip of Tomatoes, onions and Tamarind Right - Sweet Pongal made from Rice and Jaggery with Masala Seeyam, a deep friend lentil and rice dumpling with Coconut chutneyhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/artifacts.jpgartifactsClockwise from Top left - Porcelain pickle Jars, an antique and working Radio, Water boiler, Brass serving vessels, Brass cups and cutlery and brass storage vessels for water and other kitchen ingredientshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/visalam_1.jpgvisalam_1The Courtyard or Miththam within Visalam. Spacious and an airy seating area.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/visalam.jpgvisalamThe CGH Earth property - Visalam at Kanadukathan in Chettinad2017-01-26T16:58:18+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2016/10/31/traveling-to-east-africa-tips-sights-sounds-part-3/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/matatus.jpgmatatusMattes & DalaDala's are the most organized form of transport across Kenya and Tanzania. Many have declared support for Football teamshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160907_060346.jpgimg_20160907_060346Wakeup Service at Kichwa Tembo - Fresh French Press, Hot Chocolate and cookieshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/eggs.jpgeggsEggs - Everywhere and in all forms. Readies you before your arduous game drivehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160905_074713.jpgimg_20160905_074713Porridge with Sugar and a hearty Bean + Salad breakfasthttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160906_072113.jpgimg_20160906_072113https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160910_124939.jpgimg_20160910_124939Packed lunch during a game drive - Sandwich, Stir fried veggies with Rice, Fruit and a drinkhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/artcaffe-specialities.jpgartcaffe-specialitiesArtcaffe in Nairobi for a light lunch and great coffee - Soups, Falafels, Fresh Pasta and great Salted Caramel cake with an Americanohttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/local-beverages.jpglocal-beveragesKale Bitter Lemon and Schweppes Pineapple drink2016-10-31T07:43:15+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2016/10/23/traveling-to-east-africa-tips-sights-sounds-part-2/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/mobile-money.jpgmobile-moneyM-Pesa mobile money shops dot the landscape of East Africa. Convenience and Empowermenthttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shukas-and-masks.jpgshukas-and-masksCurio shops dot the highway.Bargain hard.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_20160905_193516.jpgimg_20160905_193516At the Kichwa Tembo camp, James (in the front) from the local Masaai community introduces guests to their culture and also doubles up as the In-house Naturalisthttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kenya-interiors.jpgkenya-interiorsSmall Business rules across Kenya and its countryside2016-10-23T07:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2016/10/16/traveling-to-east-africa-tips-sights-sounds-part-1/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/isabania-crossing.jpgisabania-crossingThe Isabania border crossing. Tanzania's wonderful road quality deserves a pat on the back.https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/welcome-to-kenya.jpgwelcome-to-kenyaThe modest JKIA needs to do a lot more if it wants to be called the "Hub of Africa"https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kenya-airways.jpgkenya-airwaysKenya Airways has a huge opportunity to become the Best Affordable Carrier to Africahttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/coqaxnaxeaeuvgd.jpgcoqaxnaxeaeuvgdPassengers waiting to be administered the Yellow Fever and Polio vaccine outside the Airport Health center2016-10-18T12:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2016/10/11/migrations-of-east-africa/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/predators.jpgpredatorsThe consortium of predators who lurk across Masai Mara and the endless plains of Serengetihttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2406.jpgimg_2406The Mara River - Gushing and Ferocious. Also, a death trap for the unseasoned crossershttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/the-crossover.jpgthe-crossoverTop Left - Wildebeest on one side of the Mara waiting for the Wildebeest from the other side - Top Right. A disciplined herd marching to a crossover pointhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/migration-core.jpgmigration-coreWildebeest, Zebras and Thomsons Gazelle - At the heart of Migrationhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/migration-collage_wet-season.jpgmigration-collage_wet-seasonMigration during the wet seasonhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/migration-collage_dry-season.jpgmigration-collage_dry-seasonThe Dry season migration 2016-10-18T14:34:37+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2016/07/31/re-imagining-our-museums/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_1471.jpgIMG_1471Lobby of the Mumbai Museumhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tribal-museum.jpgTribal MuseumThe Bhubaneshwar, Orissa museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts, A must visit!https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/textile_mumbai.jpgTextile_MumbaiThe Textile Heritage of India showcased within the precincts of the Mumbai Museumhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sculpture.jpgSculptureThe Stone and Bronze sculpture sections in both the Museums across various epochs. Vishnu, Ganesh, Kuber, Durga and Buddha are common themeshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/museum-entrance.jpgMuseum entranceClockwise from top Foyer of Mumbai museum, walkway to the Mumbai Museum and the Delhi National Museumhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/avoidable.jpgAvoidableThe Coinage gallery which one just breezes past for lack of interactivity. 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A Heritage Home Stay with views of the Mehrangarh Fort2016-05-21T18:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2016/05/15/hotels-and-home-stays-of-rajasthan/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/a-simple-vegetarian-thali1.jpgA Simple vegetarian ThaliA simple vegetarian Thali in Udaipurhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1079.jpgIMG_1079Journey fit for a Kinghttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/udaivilas_udaipur_2.jpgUdaivilas_Udaipur_2Walkways and Domes of the Udaivilas stream in sunlight in plenty. The Thikri glasswork are spread across the propertyhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/udaivilas_udaipur_1.jpgUdaivilas_Udaipur_1The Palace hotel stands on a 200 acre hunting ground and is spread over 50 acreshttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/leela-palace_updaipur_3.jpgLeela Palace_Updaipur_372 Luxurious grand heritage rooms facing the lake and 8 suites adorn the Palace hotelhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/leela-palace_updaipur_2.jpgLeela Palace_Updaipur_2The Jetty to transport guests, luxurious interiors and captivating views of Lake Picholahttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/leela-palace_updaipur_1.jpgLeela Palace_Updaipur_1Arvind Singh Mewar Custodian of the Mewar Dynasty and first family of Udaipur and his regal presencehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/laxmi-vilas-udaipur_4.jpgLaxmi Vilas Udaipur_4Wooden Toys and figurines are made from a wood called Doodhia and are popular buys in Udaipurhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/laxmi-vilas-udaipur_3.jpgLaxmi Vilas Udaipur_3Shrinathji graces almost every residence and establishment in Udaipurhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/lakshmi-vilas-udaipur_2.jpgLakshmi Vilas Udaipur_2The Antiques at the Laxmi Vilas Palace and Hotel2017-10-27T10:31:30+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2015/12/20/retirement-journeys/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_20151212_181246_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_20151212_181246_1024_Fotor_CollageA Dazzling textile store with something for everyonehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_20151213_100221_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_20151213_100221_1024_Fotor_CollageMarudhamalai temple in the western ghats and Views of Coimbatorehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_0830_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_0830_1024_Fotor_CollageThe luxury Theatre, Modern Gym, Meditation Hall and a Buggy to get aroundhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_0823_1024_fotor_collage1.jpgthumb_IMG_0823_1024_Fotor_CollageNewer Facilities in a Different phasehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_20151212_125722_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_20151212_125722_1024_Fotor_CollageCommunity spaces - Dining, Praying, Reading and Relaxinghttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_0798_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_0798_1024_Fotor_CollageDining area and the Kitchen. Thoughtful and hygeinic servicehttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_0781_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_0781_1024_Fotor_CollageWell laid out lanes of Apartments and Row houses or Villashttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/thumb_img_0822_1024.jpgthumb_IMG_0822_10242015-12-21T16:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2015/11/23/the-mahakali-of-andheri-e-mumbai/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151022_130221_fotor_collage.jpgIMG_20151022_130221_Fotor_CollageThe Bhog at Mahakalihttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/thumb_img_0474_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_0474_1024_Fotor_CollageThe buzzing food counters at the pandalhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/thumb_img_0520_1024_fotor_collage.jpgthumb_IMG_0520_1024_Fotor_CollageIntricate work done on the idols mesmerizes youhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/thumb_img_0493_1024.jpgthumb_IMG_0493_1024The Pandal in all its grandeurhttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/screen-shot-2015-11-22-at-9_fotor_collage.jpgScreen Shot 2015-11-22 at 9_Fotor_CollageThe beautifully done invite for the Durga puja festival2015-11-25T14:56:40+00:00monthlyhttps://journeysmatter.net/2015/11/14/httpwp-mep6wvns-1q/https://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/thumb_img_0443_1024.jpgGarba InvitesGarba invites you to Barodahttps://journeysmatter.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/thumb_img_0450_1024_fotor_collage.jpgSights and SoundsSights of the Journey - 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