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  A Serene Journey Through Jharkhand and West Bengal: A Road Trip Story #RoadTrip #Jharkhand #WestBengal Have you ever embarked on a road trip that left you feeling refreshed and exhilarated? Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing just that during a journey through the eastern part of Jharkhand, in India’s Santhal Pargana region.…

  A Culinary Adventure on the Grand Trunk Road: Haveli Dhaba, Amritsar #Amritsar Foodie #Rural PunjabCharm Our journey back from the Attari Wagah Border after witnessing the mesmerizing Beating Retreat Ceremony took an unexpected, delightful turn. Cruising down the Grand Trunk Road in Punjab, a majestic structure on the roadside caught our eye. This…

 माँ का प्यार: सफर पर लोरी (साथ में #मातृत्व और #घुमंतू_संस्कृति)भटकते हुए. गुजरात की गहराई में स्थित एक चहल–पहल भरे वौठा मेले में घूमते समय, एक दृश्य ने मेरे दिल को छू लिया। एक युवा घुमंतू माँ, जिसकी आवाज़ में एक कोमल लोरी गुनगुना रही थी, एक अस्थायी पालकी के पास खड़ी थी। उसके…

  A Spontaneous Adventure to the Attari-Wagah Border #PunjabTravel #BeatingRetreatCeremony #Vaisakhi I was relaxing at home when my phone buzzed. It was my friend Shaji, with a proposition I couldn’t refuse. He was headed to Punjab for work, and offered me a chance to join him on a quick adventure. Without hesitation, I said…

  A Mother’s Love: A Lullaby on the Road (with #Motherhood and #Gypsy Culture) While wandering through the vibrant Vautha Mela, a peasant fair deep within Gujarat, a scene captured my heart. A young Gypsy mother, her voice humming a gentle lullaby, stood beside a makeshift palanquin. Inside, nestled comfortably, lay her tiny child.…

  The Enduring Legacy of the Ashwamedha Yagya: Symbolic Adaptations in Modern India #Ashwamedha Yagya #Modern Hinduism #Sonepur Fair The Ashwamedha Yagya, a grand Vedic ritual signifying a king’s supremacy, holds a significant place in ancient Indian history. Traditionally involving the release of a royal horse and subsequent conquest of territories it traversed unchallenged,…

  Welcome Winter: A Breath of Fresh Air (with #WinterVibes) As I take my morning walk, a delightful sight greets me – dewdrops glistening on a car windshield. This marks the beginning of winter, a season welcomed with open arms not just by humans, but by all of nature (#NatureLover). Winter, the coolest time…

  Unveiling the Mystery: A Photographer’s Encounter with Tradition at the Sonepur Mela #Sonepur Mela #Bihar #Cultural Exploration Have you ever stumbled upon a scene that leaves you both fascinated and bewildered? That’s exactly what happened to me while covering the vibrant Sonepur Mela in Bihar, Asia’s largest cattle fair long time back. This…

  कोलकाता के व्यस्त बाजारों की अनसंग रीढ़: मुठिया की दुर्दशा #बाराबाज़ार #कोलकाता #प्रवासीमज़दूर कोलकाता का जीवंत बारा बाज़ार, थोक सामानों का एक भूलभुलैया, वाणिज्य की ऊर्जा से धड़कता है। कपड़ों के विशाल ढेरों से लेकर चमकदार स्टील और चाय के बहते थैलों तक, यह एक शॉपिंग का स्वर्ग है। लेकिन हलचल भरी सतह…

  The Unsung Backbone of Kolkata’s Bustling Markets: The Plight of the Muthias #Barabazaar #Kolkata #MigrantWorkers Kolkata’s vibrant Bara Bazaar, a labyrinthine maze of wholesale goods, pulsates with the energy of commerce. From towering stacks of garments to gleaming steel and overflowing sacks of tea, it’s a shopper’s paradise. But beneath the bustling surface…