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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

  The mantra chanted while ringing the temple bell Aagamaarthamtu devaanaam gamanaarthamtu rakshasaam, Kurve ghantaaravam tatra devataahvaahna lakshanam (I ring this bell indicating the invocation of divinity, so that virtuous and noble forces enter; and the demonic and evil forces, from within and without, depart)   Ghanta or Temple Bells | Purnagiri  Trivia on Significance of Temple Bells…

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Alleppey Backwaters: The Kettuvallam Sojourn

Alleppey Backwaters: The Kettuvallam Sojourn

  Experiencing the Kerala Backwaters was always on my bucket list and finally I have ticked it off :) Alappuzha or Alleppey, also known as the Venice of the East, is the main hub for houseboats. We reached the boarding point on time and were quickly escorted to our houseboat. The sight at the dock is pretty interesting with many houseboats nestled close, side by side as well as one behind the…

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TGIF! Here’s Some Trivia!

TGIF! Here’s Some Trivia!

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When on a trip we love to indulge our taste buds too. While we do want to experience the food at the famous eateries……  its the street food that satisfies us like no other 😀  That’s how I feel….. do you too? ❤

On our recent trip to Shimla, we purposely avoided the cafes, famous outlets. Even though my favorite ‘Wake & Bake‘ beckoned me , the child within was more excited on munching food by s…

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TGIF! Here’s Some Trivia!

. . Sometimes all you need is a splash of colors because the purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most ❤   Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Tholu Bommalata‘ based handmade colorful lampshades.   These colorful lamps are made mainly on goat leather using colorful vegetable dyes. The craft of making these lamp shades is related to a very old but fast disappearing traditional folk form…

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TGIF! Here's A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

. Even if it is very foggy, cloudy or stormy, the blue sky is always there, for us, above the clouds….   Sky high above ……. somewhere on cloud 9 ❤      ….and, if you like what you see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your appreciation 🙂 Also do not forget to ‘follow the blog’ to remain updated about newer posts ❤    HAPPY  TRAVELLING! Monika Ohson…

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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

. Dawn and dusk are mutual friends of the sun; one opens the door for him to a brand new day, and the other one has to shut it to embrace the darkness of night!   Misty Dusk | Wolfsburn Estate | Landour | Mussoorie | Uttarakhand | India   . ….and, if you like what you see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your appreciation 🙂 Also do not forget to ‘follow…

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Landour Speaks; A Photo Essay

Landour Speaks; A Photo Essay

  Landour Bakehouse Landour is a charmer in many ways. One of them being the quotes that are displayed here and there. We came across these cute and mostly known quotes written on the garbage bins along the path. Sadly, with the place no longer featuring in the unexplored or less explored category, we had garbage strewn around the bins! I wonder if its a Herculean task to drop it inside and keep…

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TGIF! Here's A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

. . Bursts of gold on lavender melting into saffron. It’s the time of day when the sky looks like it has been spray-painted by a graffiti artist. | Sunset | View From The Verandah | Monsoon Sky |   . ….and, if you like what you see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your appreciation 🙂 Also do not forget to ‘follow the blog’ to remain updated about newer…

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TGIF! Here’s Some Trivia!

TGIF! Here’s Some Trivia!

. . The Persian Hammam or Royal Baths   Traditional floral fresco paintings on the ceiling of Hammam-i-Shahi The earliest evidence of bathroom is from the Indus Valley (Harappa & Mohenjo-daro) Civilization ~6000+ years ago.  In Iranian culture Persian bath or hammam or bathhouse existed prior to the Islamic period. However, their number were limited due to the Zoroastrian religion’s reverence for…

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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

. . . ਸਰੀ ਹਰਿ ਕਿਸ਼ਨ ਧਿਆਈਝ ਜਿਸ ਡਿਠੇ ਸਭਿ ਦਖਿ ਜਾਇ॥ sree har kishan dhhiaaeeai jis ddit(h)ae sabh dhukh jaae (And then I reflect on) the most venerable Guru Har Krishan, seeing whom all the sufferings melt away From Guru Gobind Singh ji ‘s Chandi Di Vaar which we read everyday in Ardas* Night view of sarovar, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi, India   Way back in 1664, before the Gurudwara, there was…

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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

  Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.   Garh Palace, Bundi, Rajasthan, India     ….and, if you like what you see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your appreciation 🙂 Also do not forget to ‘follow the blog’ to remain updated about newer posts ❤    HAPPY  TRAVELLING! Monika Ohson / TravelerInMe

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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

  ….. because when you stop and look around. There’s beauty at every step!   Neemrana Fort-Palace, Rajasthan, India     ….and, if you like what you read & see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your appreciation 🙂 Also do not forget to ‘follow the blog’ to remain updated about newer posts ❤    HAPPY  TRAVELLING! Monika Ohson / TravelerInMe      

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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

  THE BEAUTY OF WILDERNESS The human spirit needs places where …. nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.   | Wilderness | Peacocks | Tiger Reserve | @Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India   ….and, if you like what you read & see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your appreciation 🙂 Also do not forget to ‘follow the blog’ to remain updated…

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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

    Enjoy the beauty of a sunset! Enjoy nature’s farewell kiss for the night! Sunset, Khajuraho Group of Temples, Madhya Pradesh, India   ….and, if you like what you see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your appreciation 🙂 Also do not forget to ‘follow the blog’ to remain updated about newer posts ❤    HAPPY  TRAVELLING! Monika Ohson / TravelerInMe

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Trivia: A visit to a Bhil village

Trivia: A visit to a Bhil village

  A Bhil home in the village we visited During our Bundi trip we had a day long excursion to Bhimlat & Bijolia. On our way back in the evening we had stopped at one of the Bhil (community/tribe) village for a short while. The interaction with them was effortless and they definitely loved the camera 🙂 I restrained myself to a very few clicks, as it seemed like objectifying them. ABOUT THE BHILS…

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TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

TGIF! Here’s A Shot!

  The huge fort bastion, Lakha Burj — Deeg Fort, Deeg, Rajasthan The strong fortress of Deeg is in ruins and the sole attraction is the massive cannon placed on Lakha Burj, the largest of the 12 bastion towers of the fort. Here’s a few more pics of the lone but massive cannon …..   ….and, if you like what you see, do ‘like it’ & ‘share it’. Non WordPress users please ‘rate’ it to express your…