Elephanta Caves – Mumbai’s First UNESCO Site
A couple of British archeologists reassembled it in 1914, and now the grand pachyderm sits at Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Byculla, with its more famous neighbour, the Jijamata Udyan or the Byculla Zoo. - Elephanta Caves - Mumbai’s First UNESCO Site - Travelure ©
Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-2
Built between 1713 and 1738 CE, the structure sports pyramidal roofs and a couple of domes. This temple too has an imposing deep stambh (lamp pillar) in its precincts. - Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-2 - Travelure ©
Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-1
For a region inhabited since the Neolithic period, Goa ended up at a strange crossroad of peaceful coexistence of religions. - Flourishes of Faith in Goa Part-1 - Travelure ©
Hunt for Heritage in Goa – Part 2
In the Portuguese era, the residents here had to paint the houses every year after monsoons. This tradition continues giving the area a vivid Portuguese palette! - Hunt for Heritage in Goa - Part 2 - Travelure ©
Hunt for Heritage in Goa – Part 1
The engravings at Mauxi, found on the rocks by the banks of a seasonal river Zarme (a tributary of Velus River), reflect the prehistoric man had already invented tools and implements like chisel and hammer. - Hunt for Heritage in Goa - Part 1 - Travelure ©
Walk, Hike, Sail, or Drive – Just Say, ‘Hello Outdoors!’
So, why does it hold an attraction for anyone? For hikers and climbers, the fort provides a climb of almost 2000 ft in a short 2.7-km. trek! - Walk, Hike, Sail, or Drive - Just Say, ‘Hello Outdoors!’ - Travelure ©
Travelove Series 9 – The Wizard of Awes
This masked superhero was a seasoned multitasker. When I approached him, he was setting up connectivity for a couple of other folks standing around his modest establishment. - Travelove Series 9 - The Wizard of Awes - Travelure ©
Adventure @ Mechuka – Adrenaline Flows at 6000 ft.
While the day activities revolved around competitive adrenaline-pumping sports, the tribal song and dance performances brought alive the evenings. - Adventure @ Mechuka - Adrenaline Flows at 6000 ft. - Travelure ©
Basar Confluence, A Sustainable Showcase of Tribal Culture
This festival stands apart in many ways. For one, Bollywood doesn’t feature here, and that’s a relief. - Basar Confluence, A Sustainable Showcase of Tribal Culture - Travelure ©
Mubarak Mandi – A Shining Imprint of Dogra Dynasty – Jammu-2
...the architectural styles here range from Dogra-Pahari, Mughal, English Baroque, Rajasthani, and more. - Mubarak Mandi - A Shining Imprint of Dogra Dynasty - Jammu-2 - Travelure ©
A Prehistoric Settlement Called Jammu – Part 1
The history of this settlement straddles over three thousand years. First known references to the city are from earlier than 1350 BCE. - A Prehistoric Settlement Called Jammu - Part 1 - Travelure ©
Qutub Minar – Symbolic Axis of a Faith
His vision for Qutub Minar was to build a symbolic structure for muezzin’s call for prayer, not just for the neighbouring mosque, but for the entire Islamic world. - Qutub Minar - Symbolic Axis of a Faith - Travelure ©
The Incredible Story of Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi
A sultan's dream, a saint's curse, and 120 acres of grey quartzite ruins. The incredible story of Tughlaqabad Fort — and a complete photography guide.
Mumbai During COVID-19 Lockdown – Fresh as a Flower!
When I shared some of these images with Mumbaikars, their eyes glossed over with nostalgia as they remembered the Mumbai of earlier times - Mumbai During COVID-19 Lockdown - Fresh as a Flower! - Travelure ©
Udaipur City Palace
Calling it City Palace is misleading as it houses 11 different palaces. Those splendid palaces, though built by different rulers, bear a remarkable similarity. Many towers, domes, and arches embellish this complex. - Udaipur City Palace - Travelure ©
Udaipur City – An Oasis of Calm Grandeur
Remember Panna Dhai - the legendary nanny of Mewar royals? She had sacrificed her child when Banbir, an illegitimate son of Prithviraj, came calling to kill the royal child? But for her, Udaipur would have not existed today. - Udaipur City – An Oasis of Calm Grandeur - Travelure ©
Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
As a living fort, it has seen a huge influx of tourists savouring pre-modernist lifestyle. They come to live like locals but seldom stay true to the cause. - Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Travelure ©
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Mehrangarh also seems like an island that rose 400 feet from the plain below. The city beneath, like the waters in the sea, are all painted blue to honour a royal decree, giving Jodhpur the epithet of the blue city. - Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Travelure ©
Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
The bulwark skirts the hilltop and has slots for cannons to fire. Little wonder as it earned the reputation of being the foremost cannon foundry near the Mughal Sultanate capital, Delhi. In fact, Jaivana, the largest cannon on wheels of its times, is still displayed here. - Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur - Travelure ©
Amber (Amer) Fort, Jaipur
Today, it may be the crowning glory of Jaipur, but let us not forget that Sawai Jai Singh founded Jaipur only in the early 18th century, while Amber existed since the latter half of the 9th century! - Amber (Amer) Fort, Jaipur - Travelure ©
Jaipur – The Pink City
Besides being a UNESCO Creative City, Jaipur boasts two more UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Jantar Mantar, and the Amber (Amer) Fort. But summing up Jaipur heritage as just these two attractions would be like treating the tip of the iceberg as the entire iceberg. - Jaipur - The Pink City - Travelure ©
Omkareshwar – A Pilgrimage Through Time
While Omkareshwar is a pilgrimage for devotees, much of the architecture and ruins contribute to its being a heritage gem for heritage hunters. - Omkareshwar - A Pilgrimage Through Time - Travelure ©
Jabalpur Rocks
This post is about rocks in Jabalpur. Rock structures, both natural and man-made. Sporting a rocky terrain by the banks of River Narmada, the attractions around Jabalpur have an obvious linkage with rocks. - Jabalpur Rocks - Travelure ©
Khajuraho – Eroticism or Spirituality?
These sculptures have attracted epithets like erotic, pornographic, sensual, and more, but their presence around the temple walls reflect a basic human instinct. These depictions embrace the basal, natural, and sometimes, the unnatural acts as part of human existence. - Khajuraho - Eroticism or Spirituality? - Travelure ©
