Fatehpur Sikri – City Rooted In Saint’s blessings
As a kid, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri were the first heritage monuments I visited. My father was posted in Bharatpur and these places were weekend outings. First saw Fatehpur Sikri in the black and...
Itmad-Ud-Daula Tomb – A Daughter’s Tribute
I knew of Itmad-Ud-Daula also called Itmad-Ud-Daulah, but I had never been there. I knew Noorjehan built it for her parents as their final resting place – but that was all I knew. This...
Taj Mahal – Most Photogenic Monument Of The World
Cameras were not yet born when Taj Mahal was built. But some prophecy must have told its builders to build something that every camera and camera holder would love. The way they have given...
Rhythm Of Chaos On The Ghats Of Ganga In Varanasi
Ghats of Ganga in Varanasi are what cult places look like. Since time immemorial, this has been a place where travelers from all over converged. Where they met and exchanged ideas – while looking...
5 Historical Places That Celebrate Love In India
This is that time of the year when love is in the air. So I thought of writing about a few legendary places that Celebrate Love in India.Places that Celebrate LoveVrindavan
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Variety Of Mouth Watering Must Try Food At Varanasi
Food in Banaras is pretty much like the city itself – rustic and flavorful. I was browsing through the photographs of my trip. After every few photographs, there were food pictures and that gave...
Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial, Ramnagar – Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second prime minister of India and much-loved politician may be the real unsung part of UP. His village Ramnagar, on the other shore of Ganga, has a small memorial dedicated...
Evening Aarti At The Ghats Of Ganga At Varanasi
The moment you say Varanasi, the visuals that cross your mind are that of Moon shaped Ghats of Ganga. With their steep steps and the much-captured sights and sounds of the evening Aarti. This...
Ramnagar On The Other Shore Of Ganga, Varanasi
Ramnagar is a small town on the other shore of Ganga. That is the bank opposite the famous moon shaped Ghats of Varanasi. It houses a fort that is the official residence of Kashi Naresh...
Bharat Kala Bhavan – Museum At BHU, Varanasi
Bharat Kala Bhavan is one of the oldest museums in the country whose chairperson was Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore himself. And had contributions from various known literary figures of the country. Housed in the beautiful...
