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Right in front of the cooking area, in the middle of the hut, is a mud hearth, lit up with a pot boiling upon it. Thin bamboo sticks serving as skewers, holding chunks of fish and meat are stuck around the fire. The hearth serves as the cooking fire as well as a roasting oven. Shafts of sunlight filter into the kitchen through the windows and gaps in the bamboo walls making swirling patterns with the cooking smoke. 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A thick rope is brought out and the two teams grip it jostling to demolish the line at the opposite side. The pull and push of the rope line remains tense as each side has its strongmen unwilling to give into defeat. It results in a tie. The players invite us to try our hands at it and I jump at the opportunity, only to be flung in the air with the sheer might of the pull at the rope. Embarrassed, I toe back to my camera with a red face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/96fa4dae-0ed8-49d1-b29f-242d05580a96/DSC_0297.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru For the next event, coins are placed in small decorative pouches across the field. The players mount their horses at the far end of the field. As the whistle blows, one by one, the steeds pick up pace along with their riders, who swoop down their bodies and pick up the strewn pouches with a flick of the hand and steady themselves back on the horses. All this happens in a blink of an eye and before long, all the coins have been picked up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739707350371-HNYERLO55Z9BLMY2NA7J/DSC_0310.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739707335776-VGN5CPNEYR47H86SG2CD/DSC_0332.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739707649147-BOG1RB55QQQG0PDGKHT0/DSC_0319.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739707650141-5LFG3O2Y00B0ZZY7O7TR/DSC_0334.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739707885257-NTX01J08HHA4KB13HI7G/DSC_0335.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739707884710-P00PVCXZTXH00HZEI0J2/DSC_0346.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739707990648-GFTSHMQNSUH35MT69VXS/DSC_0363.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739708063736-S6MQKTW5PNAYVNMG7E1D/DSC_0370.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739708156693-7TCGL6OWIWGLBRBMYTR8/DSC_0387.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739708255043-MA6BDR9RAWRI9PSO1A9A/DSC_0392.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739708341732-CEDHX0BJ8CFBWDHIFDBS/DSC_0394.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739708399569-Q9MA6AVQIZC9B2C7J2KL/DSC_0397.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739708449339-03AX9B8T534FSZK6EGDH/DSC_0403.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1739708781626-6BW42C51R0G5K0LFYRL4/DSC_0356.jpg Travel - Where Hooves Thunder and Warriors Rise: The Sport of Kok-Boru https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2021/03/01/postcards-from-kyrgyzstan-5TKFl monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543235910-GMLZJLFWN7A0L2ZZUIK5/DSC_0606.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan The elements of earth, wind, water combine here with joy, kindness, and freedom. This land brought into my life the kind of happiness I had forgotten for a long time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543215759-LB524V4TIBZCWRWD3V4J/DSC_0043.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan A bend in the road with yaks dotting the slopes - this country epitomises the concept of open spaces, open minds and open hearts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543240751-5L2ZODPWLBMZYO2W7S1O/IMG_20180824_153620.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan Some of the most beautiful moments in life always come after challenges. Here on our way to the yurt camp, our vehicle gave way and while waiting for another one to arrive, the typical unpredictable Kyrgyz weather took over. It rained, dusted the mountain tops with a fresh sheet of snow, and then these three beauties came running across, making this moment the best part of that day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543229852-8J3VU9M5VS2MVVPDP0FF/DSC_0444.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan Yurts by the lake surrounded by towering mountain ranges were our home for a few days. The hospitality was unforgettable and the people, just genuinely kind and lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543222662-Z6INUIC2PEJ9N8JPJNI2/DSC_0241.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan A black horse cross the Song Kul lake - translates to The Last Lake and is considered spiritual by the locals who believe that not everyone can reach here but only the ones whom the spirits of the lake allow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543218652-Z0LMQY8GOLPQ1K5XT7MR/DSC_0100.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan A horseman against the backdrop of the Tian Shan mountain range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543238356-R6T9VMC1M38LC4PYA3SD/DSC_0834.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan The pale green waters of what is left of the Köl Suu lake. Some of the previous images that I had seen of this place was with water at a much higher level and deep emerald in colour. To reach the place, we made a precarious river crossing from our yurt camp followed by a 30 minutes hike up a picturesque trail with valley views of flowing river amongst the mountains and yaks grazing on the slopes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543236553-UWI0UDKMPVCEIEBDL2BB/DSC_0641.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan Last light of the day which lasted for hours at our yurt camp at Köl Suu. There were a bunch of sheep making their way towards the yurts and we waited in anticipation for them to reach near the yurts for that perfect frame, but they stopped just where the shadows begin towards the right and refused to budge. We died in the cold waiting for them to arrive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543236663-VWJNJ26FWUY93LEY5ARC/DSC_0653.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan Yurts by the lake surrounded by towering mountain ranges were our home for a few days. The hospitality was unforgettable and the people, just genuinely kind and lovely https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543228074-C5PIVXG1SGYGQ5F22URQ/DSC_0412.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan Sheep kicking up a mini dust storm (or at least trying to) as they are herded down the slopes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543229054-EK5SXMGRWVVI0KQ19X12/DSC_0429.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan Veins of the Earth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543237945-2XIB7WJUUDZ8SLGZMI2Z/DSC_0801.jpg Travel - Postcards from Kyrgyzstan Akbar, a 13-year-old shepherd, minds his flock of sheep at the yurts of Köl Suu. Every nomadic household own hundreds of sheep and cows along with a fleet of horses https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2021/03/04/faces-of-kyrgyzstan-w5O1i monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543231510-MKY95XNVVM1SKSKW1W8Q/DSC_0491.jpg Travel - Faces of Kyrgyzstan The people of this Central Asian paradise nurture their traditions and keep the culture alive and vibrant with their unadulterated bond to their land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543215352-94L9YBGRCBQZ83ULA4AV/4E8A8556.jpg Travel - Faces of Kyrgyzstan Meet Ruslan and his eagle Karabarchin, who make an adorable yet powerful team of eagle hunters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543222552-4CB4RSRM7ZYP4RCHYKJM/DSC_0222.jpg Travel - Faces of Kyrgyzstan Have it, flaunt it - Akylbek flaunts Karakoz from atop a horse, who in turn is extremely aware of its own beauty and flaunts it by giving a pose with them in tandem. Akylbek who is in his teens and has been learning hunting with the eagles for 3 years is extremely connected with his eagle Karakoz. All the time we spent with them, they were interacting with an understanding that came from deep within https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543233644-6BIM9FPLPVJNCN2FF04X/DSC_0525.jpg Travel - Faces of Kyrgyzstan Kumis, a tangy drink made with fermented mare's milk is a speciality of the Central Asian regions. While on our way to Naryn, we came across this lady in the hills who was milking the mares and was happy for us to observe her in her chore. She later invited us to her yurt for a taste of the drink itself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543238054-9HNCHJUQCZOYX3KUM2QT/DSC_0812.jpg Travel - Faces of Kyrgyzstan This 13-year old boy, Akbar told us that he dreams of becoming a police officer when he grows up. Well, he is practicing it on his father's farm and how! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543233567-K1J74Y2N18EIIZQPMT9A/DSC_0531.jpg Travel - Faces of Kyrgyzstan The lady of the mountains, who in return for all the photographs and a taste of Kumis, requested we present them with notebooks and pens for their children - this was the most unusual yet noble exchange I have come across; only in Kyrgyzstan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543231954-7CU9UVVXUTLIYMZ2I6G2/DSC_0501-1.jpg Travel - Faces of Kyrgyzstan Take a leaf from this gentleman's diary in perfecting the art of chilling https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2021/03/08/postcards-from-spiti-uOhXZ monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543241111-SDZO5NND0JXH4YINSQS3/DSC_0501.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti Prayer flags at Chandrataal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543217319-56EX0HPSOT3AMG1KXPWS/DSC_0047.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti A land where imaginations find wings and hopes are restored that this Earth indeed is an awe-inspiring place and one need only leave their comfort to find it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543231360-7T0Q4E5914W966FPYYHZ/DSC_0466.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti Three peaks with glaciers at the pass where the wind howls loud and strong. "Make a wish and stick a coin", that was a simple instruction from Dorje, my guide at this high pass, with a temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess, where the prayer flags flutter all around with the howling gales of these mountains. When I told him I wanted to make 2 wishes (just to pull his leg) he tried to convince me to choose one among the two, much to my mirth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543221953-CGUQ0CLMVDQ21KXDSHMM/DSC_0162.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti The river flows amongst the entire valley, where in some place it is a torrent of gushing waters, here in the deeper parts of the mountains, it flows more gently and scarcely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543224253-KOLEZWRYIX4YW9LNXFMK/DSC_0290.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti The sunlit peaks of CCKN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543226952-GUK7884PCFLAV6MX57S9/DSC_0324.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti Creation with the Creator! The giant Buddha statue of Spiti against a star filled night sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543241580-WH39T7QMDFDIVELQOAI4/DSC_0512.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti At sunset, standing near the stone stacks with prayer flags, the sky changes contour and colours to compliment the beautiful place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543242152-US10XK0KK5MCJ4LRR4W9/DSC_0553.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti Morning brings extreme stillness to the lake with no breeze that turns it into one giant mirror. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543242364-F9QJAYEW4UE4E1A6G6EO/DSC_0582.jpg Travel - Postcards from Spiti Bara Shigri - Himachal's largest glacier is a stunning sight from every angle as you move along this landscape. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2021/02/26/a-love-letter-to-kyrgyzstan monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543238710-39QTLE6EO7IMHYWX37LO/DSC_0865.jpg Travel - A Love Letter to Kyrgyzstan Mountain ranges in the soft pink glow of sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543232753-3RGU2CHXPJBLO10YQ7YO/DSC_0513.jpg Travel - A Love Letter to Kyrgyzstan A typical nomadic settlement in the countryside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543236251-108OPGMG56LS4GOALOCO/DSC_0617.jpg Travel - A Love Letter to Kyrgyzstan Tranquillity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543220052-9OCS6K9AIPBJ456MQ73M/DSC_0133.jpg Travel - A Love Letter to Kyrgyzstan Horses at Song-Kul https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543237585-RCJQ9IKAT8JL42M5CNFF/DSC_0711.jpg Travel - A Love Letter to Kyrgyzstan Horses running free at Kol-Suu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543240255-KESOLWJQ4OBSNFIZG17U/DSC_0922.jpg Travel - A Love Letter to Kyrgyzstan A grandmother with her future generations https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2021/02/24/faces-of-spiti monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543219711-X63WN42A2CCLWKTLC8VN/DSC_0126.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti Just like the essence of this land, its people embody the joy and resilience, core to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543223952-E6XT8X70E8LPHUYP4NS6/DSC_0288.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti Tsering (right) and Yangkit (left) work the fields against the backdrop of gorgeous snow-capped mountains. The day in these villages start early with milking the cows, cooking, working the fields, and returning to household chores again, including caring for the livestock. Tsering was also helping around at our homestay in the early and late hours of the day. People here are hardworking to a fault and yet maintain that brilliant smile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543222154-PYP1NZLSR1SBJITO9YRK/DSC_0172.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti For a good half hour he sportingly stood/sat for us in this kitchen so we could get a good image. Talked about his life in the monastery, his duties and responsibilities, and laughed all through. Later Papak invited us to his home which was newly constructed and still getting furnished, offered us tea and showed what open hearted hospitality truly means. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543220356-U4L5NB5W24IEFP6CH3QS/DSC_0142.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti At break time when other novice monks ran around the compound playing games, these three were always together, just either walking with hands on each others shoulders or hanging out by the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543224583-W7TBMI9VRI5OLZZQB0OS/DSC_0292.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543227072-1HW6CNMJX0HERVSQ1TQP/DSC_0335.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti She was the only child not interested in making a trade but in satiating her curiosity about the cameras we were carrying, where other children were running amok trying to sell a handful of fossils collected from the nearby forests. When the shutter was released she gave the most photogenic look I have seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543227454-QQW9JA2LK3JRANN79D5A/DSC_0375.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543228753-9G7TB40YVJ1AS4PMSLOQ/DSC_0420.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti With the traditional garb from the closet, also came tumbling out stories of his childhood as he recounted the days when his elders used to walk all the way to the big city for work during summer months. Angchuk's eyes have seen a lifetime of joys and a fraction of history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543229355-D8HPD94VK5F4K354BDPP/DSC_0430.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543227253-UUT0FBSWZHRC902CLXWL/DSC_0373.jpg Travel - Faces of Spiti After an hour long prayer session, the happiness and peace was pretty evident on this monk's face. He was the most enthusiastic and smiled through his eyes! https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2021/02/21/a-tiny-infinity-lahaul-spiti monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543235711-OUW03ISTCBZEB7G5AUVZ/DSC_0576.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543217551-0Q20V3RENR6RJJ0TNLZS/DSC_0049-1.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti A blissful pasture of wildflowers, mountains, and sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543218294-A5612NZZ0P9F7OMQKI5W/DSC_0061.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti Spiti translates to The Middle Land and is the place between Tibet and India which has managed to preserve its pristine and untouched beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543218361-EQKKST67QZOZ0XI5176Q/DSC_0068.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti The heavens and earth were in a tug of war on who can create more drama for the puny humans that were witnessing it with utter amazement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543219100-08LJRH1MDK39DIVU25DS/DSC_0114.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti In the stark barrenness of the cold desert is where the monks make their home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543222354-T9G4B5UVXRGFB1GGF3YS/DSC_0220.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti The sunset from Key Monastery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543222859-8BRXE45RMQ1P6J66CFK2/DSC_0247.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti Langza village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543224953-RPAA0QXEH31TSV6H0K8W/DSC_0309.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti Star studded night skies that makes the Milky Way visible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543231459-B8NZI1O02S24JNHWNN3F/DSC_0479.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti The first glimpse of the lake had me skip my breath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543232055-2Z1DFWMOZXW9A1RCGMQR/DSC_0501.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti Just before sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543233958-YDNHANGV02GM6AGQGCIO/DSC_0544.jpg Travel - A Tiny Infinity - Lahaul & Spiti Natural mirror that is Chandrataal https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2019/10/31/kannangattu-bhagavathi-theyyam monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543213414-SD1YV20AU2XMX14SSEDZ/dsc0790.jpg Travel - Kannangattu Bhagavathi Theyyam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543213000-92DAR2WKBPT1UM23IJTS/dsc0772.jpg Travel - Kannangattu Bhagavathi Theyyam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543212466-FW1MEFJXIQ29MQDAHQOS/dsc0652.jpg Travel - Kannangattu Bhagavathi Theyyam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543211204-LJVHHUPMXP6J01QE8Z4E/dsc0606.jpg Travel - Kannangattu Bhagavathi Theyyam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543211057-E0HSUTKCX8F1ITOJHMK9/dsc0603.jpg Travel - 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Theyyams: A Dance Divine Traditional Kavus are the typical locations for Theyyam performances https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543188309-VO3U6LHEXNTF5REXJEXG/dsc0005.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine A bonfire is lit and preparations for the ritual are ongoing when we arrive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543188855-KMO7I7W481Y48K1XEPPU/dsc0059.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine Kandanar Kelan Theyyam starts the ritualistic dance around a stack of fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543190194-86D41NJV1QQSJ6J0IQEL/dsc0116.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine The embers of the bonfire are being prepared for the next set of the Theyyam dance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543189363-3Y0ELKFEHC1MBJ8ML3N8/dsc0086.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine Blood sacrifices are a part of the ancient tradition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543192057-VMLXHEP5F71PRGLTS9HO/dsc0166.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine The lights go out as the dance within the fire is about to start https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543203671-5ULMAWYJRTZYK1LN27Y8/dsc0283.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine The first of the many assisted jumps in the fire by the Theyyam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543201703-G4IDUSD89O2U6NURKGNL/dsc0270.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine After a few rounds, in a trance-like state, the Theyyam starts leaping into the flames on his own https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543199998-PFRWT0F24NIPCKOKLRC0/dsc0260.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine Vanquishing the fire seems to be the driving force for the Theyyam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543204269-B2TKEDVCBHMSBO0ES07I/dsc0291.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine Guttural sounds of howling and shouting are followed later https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543204821-U8M1770H2SC8MPOYV4BG/dsc0301.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine Provoking the fire and cursing it until the Theyyam’s wrath is satiated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543204662-XLS67NP0FV3BW3L0EU2D/dsc0322.jpg Travel - Theyyams: A Dance Divine Long bamboo sticks are used to keep the fire raging https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2019/04/21/the-white-desert-great-rann-of-kutch monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543186510-C84J9EIC04KFCW1AELKN/dsc_0136.jpg Travel - The White Desert: Great Rann of Kutch Sunrise in the Great Rann of Kutch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543184761-AFAG0M3WRIN17LZJU837/dsc_0022.jpg Travel - The White Desert: Great Rann of Kutch White and blue are the only colours as far as the eyes can see https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543184953-DL37DRQEI7UA9WWAHEFV/dsc_0047.jpg Travel - The White Desert: Great Rann of Kutch The sky turns to gold and the earth to diamonds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543185652-ZHS4V6DFQSN2W5TNF47I/dsc_0066.jpg Travel - The White Desert: Great Rann of Kutch An unobstructed view of the most beautiful sunset at the desert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543186351-LD57MO2ME5MAVHVDW6N1/dsc_0133.jpg Travel - The White Desert: Great Rann of Kutch The landscape in the morning was misty with light fog and surreal pink glow across the horizon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543186856-77P23K4EIRN12P7YMDUX/dsc_0238.jpg Travel - The White Desert: Great Rann of Kutch The sun peeks out and the day begins https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2019/03/13/kolkata-chronicles monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543174909-IXPAHO0JREV5YWNGVICP/dsc_0006.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Vidyasagar Setu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543174561-TFVQGK0NIF9XM2MYRE1G/dsc_0002.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles The blue hour at Princep Ghat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543175762-HJK19K2M2ETRZ8ILGJ21/dsc_0012.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles This man’s day starts early with cleaning the streets before the crowds take over https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543176260-62H0XKG4AJ2IPKS6EXXY/dsc_0016.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles What to do when waiting impatiently for chai to get ready – click! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543176466-LYEXRPEDYX10GDMQVPOB/dsc_0017.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Charcoal stoves are still widely used in this part of the country https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543177053-CARBLOV31ZN2ADTLB6SB/dsc_0018.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles I am still to come across any other city which has perfected the art of chilling, like Kolkata! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543177752-KM41MU5KNEHXFW8QSQAT/dsc_0037.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Early morning at the ghats, kids perform somersaults in the water by climbing on each other’s shoulders. Sure is a fun way to keep out the heat of the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543177156-08ZONFCHRT68OQ6OWBUZ/dsc_0020.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Flowers at the haat, that will soon find their way to the deities’ foot at one of the numerous temples in the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543177854-6LQTT162NQ04JUYX280K/dsc_0040.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Even though the ghats can be garbage strewn, it is here that life happens the most https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543180458-SB2FYPLMVPFXY0GOXLZC/dsc_0050.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles A young boy – he shyly mentioned his name as Ronjon – takes part in the temple rituals that were all the rage in the ghats that morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543178371-8TV65E1LMKHAI53H1TE7/dsc_0041.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles After a dip in the sacred river, bronze urns are used to carry water from the Ganges to the nearby temples as offering to the residing deities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543179055-ECB98OWZIUTCR19Z0SUR/dsc_0042.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles An abandoned jetty by the ghats near Howrah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543180660-BNYQB3GABHZQVYA511UA/dsc_0053.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Tramlines are one of the oldest modes of transport in the city and still in use in the old areas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543181081-ZIRKIOMRKH1I51LPKORC/dsc_0060.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles At a busy intersection, an iconic yellow ambassador taxi dashes across even as the policeman tries to man the traffic (with traffic lights fully functional)! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543181866-RA451H9LZN4OAMZO3S85/dsc_0066.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Another mode of transport that is fast disappearing, and for good measure – hand pulled rickshaws https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543182055-1OYX7YKAYXEZ1VY53TSX/dsc_0072.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Brushing your teeth by chewing on a thin tree branch while reading a newspaper is an acceptable way of to start the day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543183658-DW2D1BVCDBTY4SV5O2SV/dsc_0090.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Bhanumati was enjoying her morning cuppa when I requested for her photograph. After a bit of hesitation she agreed and pulled her sari up to cover her bare shoulders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543182260-QVV325Q0XIQU9J3HIU6F/dsc_0077.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Ancient doorways to ancient mansions of this beautiful city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543182356-O9DM8USVQ0X25F0HP2VY/dsc_0084.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles The Divine Feminine coming into being at Kumortuli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543182758-TF5DIALLWIEY2GHQK0LG/dsc_0089.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Goddess Kali – the symbol of freedom from attachment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543184162-6C7EADHOIK2ZALYSY0DN/img_20180330_134622.jpg Travel - Kolkata Chronicles Much of the city has undergone a transformation, but these faces, these roads, this city is a part of childhood nostalgia that I carry with me https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2019/01/27/faces-of-kutch monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543172510-JWD0MEGTLIMXDU4IH0VH/dsc_0158.jpg Travel - Faces of Kutch A child plays in the desert heat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543173754-46TE9U321WSYQGC4YL68/dsc_0200.jpg Travel - Faces of Kutch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543172652-4XKTIVDHH7QQIGA0S14D/dsc_0160.jpg Travel - Faces of Kutch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543173064-P1HNCWDN4GBBBV9PDPUC/dsc_0181.jpg Travel - Faces of Kutch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543173261-E5XXY0YU9DA05FC31S0J/dsc_0196.jpg Travel - Faces of Kutch https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2018/09/28/the-munushkors-of-issyk-kol monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543168718-I6TJGSNRJ0D6713G2ADD/dsc_0065.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl The eagle hunters of Kyrgyzstan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543168558-3ZVUIVU14CFBHTAU9I1J/4e8a8556.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl Ruslan with Karabarchin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543170953-D28BIKSRAY596HM27E0Y/dsc_0222.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl Akylbek with Karakoz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543170267-0SFLKMGDF7JMZHCTM9VP/dsc_0203.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl These creatures share an incredible bond with their humans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543169453-DO3W3BF6T77LSY0N28DB/dsc_0089.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl The hunt begins with Ruslan releasing Karabarchin from atop a hillock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543170196-76SRZGJAI7BTC79D6B7T/dsc_0113.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl The prey is caught and secured https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543171453-MUKU8W3HS4AWVZJ9KO28/dsc_0260.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl After gliding and circling overhead, Karabarchin answers Ruslan’s call and lands on his arms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543172262-ZS23KB2XVYLB47U8ZPDV/dsc_0297.jpg Travel - The Munushkors of Issyk-Köl The eagles and the munushkors definitely make a formidable team https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2018/01/01/a-glimpse-of-love monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543168011-LRYJ74459XHRX3NI6GSC/15859_328850965462_5291191_n.jpg Travel - A Glimpse Of Love Bare trees as autumn makes way for winters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543168251-ZW37H3PPITR9KODQ6EG3/47-bmp.jpg Travel - A Glimpse Of Love Chongjor works on a thangka artwork. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/12/23/a-banter-in-the-mountains monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542917817-4QYGIORJ2OUWYVFPYK81/148.jpg Travel - A Banter In The Mountains https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/12/07/scottish-highlands-and-lochness monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543152209-87EUQVU6V8S9GV04MVBT/dscn3320.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness The highlands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543145261-TU0BBY57XER0VTJHQY8S/dsc02076.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness We cross a viaduct just before our first stop, and I am curious to know if it is from the Harry Potter series. To my disappointment, it is not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543152537-9RARNI56K1TG28AATAHA/dscn3327.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness Mountains with jagged cliffs tower above us, interspersed with rolling moors covered in orange and green vegetation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543153067-QN6HDC4M96NWGZA1XUJK/dscn3328.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness Occasionally a lake or a stream makes an appearance among the mountains hugged by clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543151778-X5QVX4EJKEXH1ALVOQTM/dscn3316.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness Ben Nevis – our first stop – is the highest mountain in the British Isles and this day its peak is covered with a layer of clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543156322-AJI53E38X74FRWBFOAUR/dscn3376.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness As we reach our destination, the expanse of Lochness is visible from high up above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543154653-RL1RYJB61PQWF2NA8L70/dscn3351.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness The second deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Lochness contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543156020-OJT7RJX7CTZIT7NF2YKS/dscn3372.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness Famous for the mythical Lochness Monster or “Nessie” and its alleged sightings, the legend still lives on, so much so that a life-size resting statue of the famous monster can be found on the café grounds nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543154051-N50QBUSAW1A15MZMBOYI/dscn3341.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness The ruins of the Urquhart Castle, sit atop a mound at the banks of Lochness and date back to early medieval times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543156676-SPIH39EFVGJ8FO5OV8K8/dscn3381.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness The Nether Bailey which contains the gatehouse and the Grant Tower of the castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543155153-8G2WBOJUQDGRWQ1C3JFT/dscn3354.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness A medieval catapult stands on the castle grounds that leads up to the Lochness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543155431-6TU5HZPREKI2OR5BEKWV/dscn3356.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness A perfect symmetry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543154558-P5GYRZFE06NWMYC1FSV9/dscn3348.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness Onwards to the next adventure…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543156959-SRRR8W7LI4A0KSQ2DH7D/dscn3397.jpg Travel - Scottish Highlands and Lochness A small rivulet near the café grounds of the Lochness. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/12/05/edinburgh monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543163511-3K6L5NK8AO8OT8F7OY7H/dscn3456.jpg Travel - Edinburgh Painted skies at dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543159262-FR4ZVTZ86H1F4YIOB2BB/dscn3426.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543158612-YY8KRJDX9ABGCSDM37Z2/dscn3413.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543159923-3S15H7MTG55O5JAIZLOD/dscn3429.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543159960-JVALSHPW5G22X2I7YPVX/dscn3431.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543157453-9CQOLM5IDI72PTP548Q6/dscn3403.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543159053-51DUVSWH8Q49AIUQ1NB8/dscn3419.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543160455-JDIBPWUC3E60ET8KOTX7/dscn3443.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543160757-07UI5OMDSDG7XKU4V0Z6/dscn3445.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543161357-CI66OB78JG4HOALTMRV8/dscn3446.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543161878-DHA6BOIAHI23CR95EXVR/dscn3453.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543161554-DJ8ANSXXGLAFTM35RVPK/dscn3452.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543163091-B81SAAINLOJ0TFZTZ1JE/dscn3455.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543163856-ROR663QYPRD1E9O499NK/dscn3466.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543164462-82GWK9KE34FX7G1Z0M1W/dscn3481.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543164461-7U8P2WQWIOLSEPP35VDZ/dscn3480.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543164956-FPGNXW1LQ38T154AZWAY/dscn3485.jpg Travel - Edinburgh https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/12/03/sauntering-across-london monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543150410-Y5K0Z9904MQECHJRGR14/dscn3234.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London Autumn is all its glory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543149320-2O80JA7VSN0GWAQ9XBQ0/dscn3204.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London The day starts with a visit to Little Venice, where the treetops are showing off their fiery autumnal hues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543149957-XGU9KKSAXE59IXBOGF3M/dscn3207.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London True to its name, this charming little piece of London is a quiet neighbourhood that mimics Venice. Bookstores and coffee shops on the boats floating along the canal is a perfect spot to spend a blissful and lazy morning when the sun is out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543150052-QURV7E81FDZ4JYIQ9JRJ/dscn3221.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London A far cry from the City, this place feels a tad bit more European than British with the church steeples and fairy-tale bridges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543167635-TDGGV4KKEZ0R22VD8E3M/trafalgar-square.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London After spending a quiet time at Little Venice, I head over to Trafalgar Square, which is still to come to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543166689-98ORCED95ERITN9JZPGZ/trafalgar-square-051.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London Towards the left stands the Admiralty Arch – which leads to The Mall and eventually to the Buckingham Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543143562-MQAIQ5KRFYRGPKV9574H/buckingham-palace-063.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London After a long walk along the heavily wooded park, the Palace comes into view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543143158-6P73WUSX2N6ZFBPT8KDI/buckingham-palace-056.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London Victoria Memorial that marks the end of The Mall and stands at the entrance of the Palace gates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543144156-9F76S0Q9YIF7F2G0WCVD/buckingham-palace-200.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London After a recorded tour of the inside of the Palace, which by the way is spectacular, I land on the outside lawns behind the structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543144653-8RU2QR6A3S5QD3P2HGUC/buckingham-palace-7.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London Just before the exit, this quiet little spot towards the right catches my attention and the tranquillity involuntarily pulls me towards it. I break away from the exiting crowds and sneak in for a quick snapshot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543150761-0C2ZW54P9V5KAK8WWRPI/dscn3256.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London The day ends with a meet up with friends at Victoria Park to witness the fireworks for Guy Fawkes Night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543151280-IXRCLKMZUYC7PHOT0N09/dscn3270.jpg Travel - Sauntering Across London Also known as Bonfire Night, I somehow could not stop myself from drawing similarities to my own traditional festival of Diwali, which is celebrated around the same time. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/12/02/birmingham monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543145316-HEP86SSM687HOK8YFM1X/dscn3149.jpg Travel - Birmingham Birmingham skyline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543146056-P2GSZSHXKOVYZWWGNO2X/dscn3160.jpg Travel - Birmingham The Council House, which serves as the headquarters of Birmingham City Council. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543146760-410TOM3CS6BZXNSKTTV0/dscn3161.jpg Travel - Birmingham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543147266-WZ2OOTN362WU1SLVOY9M/dscn3165.jpg Travel - Birmingham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543147599-VN88RGE8XNEQ95GUGJ67/dscn3170.jpg Travel - Birmingham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543148364-E1FKV621UD1YXML1FADJ/dscn3174.jpg Travel - Birmingham https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543165379-HBSYLRB3GWKYB5IHB6RA/edinburgh1210.jpg Travel - Birmingham Art plays a huge part in the city’s fabric and numerous art installations can be found spread across the city’s centre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543145971-4YLD34LH06J8T7HKYAE0/dscn3159.jpg Travel - Birmingham The bullring’s famous bull at Birmingham. The area has held an important place since the Middle Ages as the first marketplace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543148051-0S1GHV85WS68RIU23IF6/dscn3171.jpg Travel - Birmingham The Three Wise Men – Boulton, Watt, and Murdoch – who pioneered the 18th-century industrial revolution of England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543165754-SQHIR83G3NMNS8BGQ2GP/edinburgh1246.jpg Travel - Birmingham These colourful stripes along the pavements in Birmingham run through the city. Following these lines will lead you to turn a corner and join on to a lamp post, of the same colour. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/11/12/the-soul-of-kashi monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543106609-3KOTTHHW73Q9LM8R94E2/dsc_0098.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi A monk by the ghats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543097953-9QWELBAVIM4RSFWY6O0L/dsc_0023.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi A man takes a siesta on the ghats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543098055-1PVLRDKUJ2FXWWIK28JW/dsc_0024.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Clowning around with props. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543098718-SI0CQ4ZETZQ82I1KQO5K/dsc_0033.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi A lighter moment between lessons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543098752-O665VMEVK4RKGD1BIL72/dsc_0034.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi A game of cricket never hurt anyone, except when the ball hits you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543099458-BV29UKCWTQM8C34I9J42/dsc_0035.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi These young priests sit spectating the ongoing game of cricket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543108054-HJYMQQE4U7K83N709ZX7/dsc_0108.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Conversations over a cuppa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543110253-RB6BED3HUG6QUJCH3KBE/dsc_0127.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Contemplating the mysteries of life on a riverbank, what more could one ask for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543110555-O64B35VCDOY48C5GSD6W/dsc_0134.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi I loved taking this capture as this ascetic was busy in his own world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543111672-FWOEFJ71QUQWUFBZZV2Q/dsc_0137.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Know your future through the various ascetics who roam these ghats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543111757-3QRRL9TPQGI6D2OUH5TQ/dsc_0139.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi For a paltry sum, this ascetic was happy to pose for the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543116873-ZFQV0DUJ9LESZPX4VYD8/dsc_0215.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi This young priest-in-training was shy, yet he divulged that he was skipping his morning classes as his parents were visiting him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543121255-VX8DYO8QOJW9EKNQOLES/dsc_0374.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi This one was a drama king; jumping between the lit lamps and chanting Har Har Mahadev. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543124659-DSAJRJY8MKH1I70IDKEU/dsc_0539.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Early morning scripture reading at the Ghat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543129155-EL1K7NJW3R8GBZD8PZRG/dsc_0618.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi We met him near the chai shop and he was happy to oblige for a photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543125354-IZQQVT0ZB498TH9J9XVN/dsc_0557.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Sitting in peaceful meditation among all the chaos is definitely a feat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543125252-KOGNT0NYE8WPTK17HPRE/dsc_0543.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi An ascetic holding a trident and ewer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543126657-ZAWY102O9M3S5JEWKCK8/dsc_0576.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi People have tremendous faith in this river and take a dip in it to wash their sins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543127809-1AB6W6XXLA0EBG7UFK1A/dsc_0598.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Even the shivering cold water doesn’t deter the believers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543127254-PFJ3J6ZQDGPKLAWJT31A/dsc_0597.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Revering the Sun God, by offering water after a dip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543127152-A6NXND5WEIRWBACV1581/dsc_0577.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Age has no bearing when it comes to devotion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543128158-5Q6UGGQW2ZTW38Z655B6/dsc_0600.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi A woman walks past colourful cloth spread out to dry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543138657-DYRB2Z5HNU70ZVIA5F9P/dsc_0917.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Women worship the sun god with incense and lamps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543138357-B4FHZSWFEFLLQE7XZM2P/dsc_0899.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi After a dip in the Ganga, married women apply crimson on each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543125865-CJJQME9KGU73MF9EEB5C/dsc_0563.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi One of the oldest dhobi ghats (washer-men’s wharf). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543131356-5NYDJU0YU5X8L3TDWZQH/dsc_0664.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Small trades still rule the city; here a classic Banarasi paanwala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543128664-46KJ1ZZTXWAH1G9E7LJB/dsc_0607.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Our morning cuppa maker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543106292-3KRT4J0LV8F9LW7ZLRP6/dsc_0094.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi An old ascetic selling beads by the riverfront. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543121867-FKB86MN5V7WR2D8HLENQ/dsc_0421.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Even on the river, there is an opportunity to shop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543121968-NP9RTEZ6TV8GQWKZSZ01/dsc_0422.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi The boatman cum shopkeeper’s ware on display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543129751-4MKX77HO45S4JEGN0UI4/dsc_0631.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Beginnings of mouth-watering kachoris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543130059-RBFV1OD5H7SQUEFFSRSD/dsc_0632.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Drool-worthy jalebis upcoming with a side serving of smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543130755-1OGDDQWHW6GGCCWNOV6Q/dsc_0638.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Steaming hot jalebis straight out of the syrup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543131155-7AN42YF0E7D8MLKIKTE6/dsc_0652.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Kachoris, sabji, jalebis, and chai make for a perfect Banarasi breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543135968-BJK7U8CBR0KH38PHLAX1/dsc_0721.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Work in progress on palm leaf paintings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543101861-UGM577QFQMURVT1RY2YD/dsc_00561.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Banarasi sarees can be some of the most expensive cloth. It is weaved with silk and gold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543103256-3A7D4I2P9N3Z9TP9GDG8/dsc_00671.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Here the silk threads are ready to be spun into beautiful creations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543102851-19E800GZS5TE1PH7LNAW/dsc_0065.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi This 80-year-old weaver still practices his craft by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543103974-HIYXZ09DOV5AP4VTJZU6/dsc_0070.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi Although in most places machines are taking over this ancient craft of weaving silk into the full 9 yards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543102655-3447ZZAY8ZN836EX9NHE/dsc_00581.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi From raw to the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543104157-2C6NDECH97Q2G1DFDZ0Q/dsc_0071.jpg Travel - The Soul of Kashi A Banarasi saree getting ready to be shipped and sold. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/11/12/a-rustic-akhara monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543142811-G5869Y38EWKL3W512ZWK/dsc_1005.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara Pahalwans in action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543139054-4S07QQ6AH9U7RICNS1J2/dsc_0929.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara The akhara ground with a small mound which is considered to be the Divine’s presence and must always remain formed throughout the match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543139454-5B7793R1IOO3DUY456R6/dsc_0931.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara Ancient equipment is still used in these indigenous gyms for training. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543140162-5BRF1G4KDN0KK6LXJ5TC/dsc_0932.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara We were given a display of this beautiful fighting technique by the state champions. Here they begin by locking arms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543141358-QVZC66B0NPIBQEE8K1EG/dsc_0968.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara Covered in mud, opponents lock shins but at the same time respect the rules of the sport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543140957-GMFH53JV6Q4MJ6LI0PSP/dsc_0957.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara A twist of the arm propels the opponent in the air before he lands on his back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543140751-CSAT1EYGCRY20N165QVY/dsc_0938.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara The fight had all the gusto and all the sportsmanship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543097456-KS0FAOV3H9OW35AK28ZR/dsc_0013.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara Arms are locked to keep the opponent immobile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543097357-UFT2RM4KNAQEUI00DC1G/dsc_0012.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara Pinning the opponent down can be quiet a task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543096765-GEL7SFDFO54TYRWU13TJ/dsc_0009.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara A slight release and the opponent is ready to push back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543096054-1OV3FO29VFTH52ER40FV/dsc_0004.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara He takes the opportunity and overthrows the other person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543141569-7J1SN8ULRGKL7N17BSRH/dsc_0981.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara The camaraderie towards the fallen opponent and extended helping hands are something to learn from. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543100026-N9NL7I7HP9EHFDTME59A/dsc_0041.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara A well-deserved rest after an hour of fighting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543142251-WN61R20NRGQYK1BBJ6SJ/dsc_0991.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara The training never stops – here the wrestlers rotate their bodies neck-down to strengthen the shoulder muscles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543100054-RX14MS76JRSVP9DSU7OH/dsc_0042.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara Mud clad and dripping sweat – mark of a good fight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543100551-0WF2LK337CGG6ZU9GMGW/dsc_0045.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara Brothers, but on the akhara they are only opponents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543101253-HJS8RJWHVAAMTHDWT3NY/dsc_0047.jpg Travel - A Rustic Akhara This man is the state champion in this traditional form of wrestling. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/11/11/dev-diwali monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543113410-0A2GAQ85WUMJIQ60LXNP/dsc_0153.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali The ghats lit up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543113257-AE9MFS490UNW0BCVSVPI/dsc_01501.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali The length of the ghats are lit up in grand splendour and are certainly a sight to behold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543137662-Z6X7332NPMRXBNOUVDRI/dsc_0855.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali The arrangements are done meticulously hours before the festivities begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543109257-7ZGWJR7G3VJRU5A2FIVM/dsc_0122.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali Rows of lit up earthen lamps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543109495-JWFEDP3CVCMUCD5ATN1Q/dsc_0125.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali The soft glow of the lamps brings an ethereal charm to this already beautiful place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543109856-U9VZLAX3UXP09QPR4WM5/dsc_0126.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali Some even spell out the deities that they wish to honour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543137062-TVKSVM8CM5149NSY11ZX/dsc_0844.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali People come together to lend a helping hand in lighting up the ghats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543107411-XQ9NOHVHLEVOI9ANCB8Q/dsc_0104.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali Sections of the ghats are lit up by various people who take responsibility for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543105262-5VCZUK7G0T59Q3RULC60/dsc_0089.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali A priest helps in lighting up the lamps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543105585-S2RC5D9JVCPJOM4PX5KA/dsc_0091.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali Here, a small priest in training makes his contribution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543106854-XXUF9YJEXWKO3UF2E97C/dsc_0100.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali Old or young, the devotion of these people is almost fascinating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543104652-M6MPOLVGJPDA7D838L16/dsc_0081.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali A firecracker is lit up which swirls its way across the yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543114561-A65RLM7UUXRZMPJRFTVG/dsc_0170.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali People hold phuljhadi cracker to celebrate in their own ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543136757-F9VAR412NOOU1J085ZCT/dsc_0813.jpg Travel - Dev Diwali A man enjoys the beauty of the evening among the lit ghats. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/11/11/postcards-from-varanasi monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543123310-10HJIZQ40LEKJTCFV75H/dsc_04311.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543102252-1L0EQLKX33FH7TTBR24Q/dsc_0058.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi A panoramic view of the ghats along the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543124064-RA7BGHDVZJFI51WZTH70/dsc_0455.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi A partially submerged temple near Manikarnika Ghat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543121393-SAAA736NNOB23GL5FOMT/dsc_0405.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Calm before the sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543123854-L9QF4AQN9LPG9TON8VUH/dsc_0443.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Kashi is also considered a place for Moksha; here at Manikarnika Ghat the dead bodies from all over the country arrive and the fires never stop. Reminds me of the quote by Salman Rushdie “We owe death a life”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543101552-WHGHT1ASEFFPWTSIPRZS/dsc_0056.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Beautiful murals adorn the walls of the ghats all throughout its length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543110787-H0XK3742FHVUEJMRSJHX/dsc_0136.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Umbrella tops resting before the hustle-bustle of the day begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543120756-RTUSS1QV5PGVWU5GF5VK/dsc_0329.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Millions of lit lamps get floated in the river every day in the name of faith. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543105854-QCTH45D5DR4ZIO73V8FZ/dsc_00911.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Clusters of shivlings adorn the steps leading to the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543122655-NIMQMUML921NPDBOITJ1/dsc_0429.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Before sunrise, opposite the ghats, the boats sit idly in the calm waters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543115466-02UZFJF5G3J1BLN4OBJ8/dsc_0195.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi The sun begins its ascent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543115720-5L7BLZ07DXFHNRO7S7WC/dsc_0201.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi A lone worshiper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543125962-PDUJRHSLTMB52XMR13K1/dsc_0574.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Liquid gold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543112896-PFHTSCFVUI8QE9PAIZ91/dsc_0150.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi As the sun sets, the stage is set at Dashashwamedha Ghat for the aarti to begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543114257-WABTJAJ0BRNEQISJ4XPT/dsc_0169.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi The platforms are lit up with small earthen lamps, filled with cotton wicks and oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543114862-XBRMHFU0OXSLFYSR11JW/dsc_0182.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi The evening Ganga Aarti begins with the blowing of the conch shells in unison and the ringing of the bells. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543116055-HN5HPSZGAAKJBYE687RI/dsc_0203.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Smoking incense fills up the air with sweet aromas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543118255-Y4GWM5B02QDXQP04JRR5/dsc_0248.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Next, the big lamps are taken out for the Aarti to begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543117158-J58ON6F6WMS42URGZIZT/dsc_0221.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Every movement is coordinated by the priests across the platforms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543117454-HNB9I9UH9I149N12O40M/dsc_0226.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi The lamps are waved in all four directions to honour all the elements and energies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543117856-J74FQAY9J468AZ3RFC5I/dsc_0236.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi The blazing flames do not seem to faze these priests even a bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543118655-Z99S4NBIK8X2V8GVGTTW/dsc_0251.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Camphor tablets are lit up for the next round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543118953-BLT9LZYVSKP9OVIDU060/dsc_0276.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi With deft movements, the circumambulation starts again on the platforms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543119355-QO21DLYSVPA6XSMB391K/dsc_0286.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Fire, regarded as the purest of energies, is used to worship water, another of the cleansing elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543119767-F2DCAAIX5QHNRNID5XTM/dsc_0299.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi A sprinkling of flowers marks the end of the rituals of flames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543120060-0DVX14CAI3Z044L3MJCP/dsc_0305.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi A last round of conch shells culminates the ceremony that is held every morning and evening on the ghats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543108667-MV1C62PRP5L2PR47UCLT/dsc_0115.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi A section of an old haveli (living quarters of the nobility). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543133055-AIEPVTF1U4D4XNV8L6FF/dsc_0682.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Old houses adorn this city of lanes that can be a maze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543129453-N2E8C5X9FIOGSRY0BVMM/dsc_0623.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi The lanes of Varanasi still have an old world charm to it; here a line of hand pulled cycle rickshaws wait for their day’s journey to begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543131754-4RKCIL9B1T23DEABBNTR/dsc_0679.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Fascinating doorways greet you at unexpected corners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543134151-11QFITZFXER9MCJ5EQBZ/dsc_0689.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi It’s been ages I had chanced upon hand pumps that draw water straight from the earth’s core. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543134358-KSUZF0BV7VSDNFXJM36G/dsc_0704.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Scenes from daily life could be so eye capturing, who would have thought. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543135555-2I9RTUSMN7XG25OGA7BJ/dsc_0706.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Ancient doorways with tiny kittens are made for heartmelts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543133783-6XR5PNZAQFBHSZBAB9UZ/dsc_0684.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi A Nandi bull statue at a Shiva Temple in a narrow by-lane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543135095-5803H98G9TGH44HCU0J8/dsc_0705.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Milk cans like these are practically extinct in larger cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543136262-B37YVOUA4WGB9J1UI3E9/dsc_0727.jpg Travel - Postcards From Varanasi Chai from these really do taste different or maybe it’s the essence of Kashi. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/10/28/warrior-monks-the-knights-templar monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543091916-FK72JS1BTHOYN8DM9Y19/dscn3275.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar The Temple Church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543092076-NO033T135Y9KRMH2URT9/dscn3276.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar Statue with two knights on a single horse carrying a flag at the courtyard of the Temple Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543092672-RYET9W99TDZ3L0LVH9YV/dscn3279.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar A cross at the circular section of the structure that serves as the nave, but was original church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543093421-602UYW1Q1VA8SFP66VIX/dscn3284.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar Gothic motifs at near the nave’s entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543094695-ZXOTLTKAGRZJ4SJKLG1I/dscn3295.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar Stone effigies of the knights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543093459-QDCN0VOETWZ0XPTHBQQH/dscn3289.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar A circular marble structure, with Greek motifs near the nave’s door where the new recruits would enter the church at dawn for initiation ceremonies, and take a monastic vow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543093931-WI7CC1KU0NWAD0F1LGX5/dscn3291.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar Stained-glass windows depicting stories from The Bible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543094962-8WJYN5D5PZ3COVP0SMK3/dscn3300.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar A single wooden rose at the centre of the dome, with intricate details in red and gold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543095765-76F8169JVS4KESUJ4XKB/dscn3310.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar Stained-glass windows and hanging metal chandeliers give a sense of harmony to this place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543093965-MFBSOEAMMU0BII7VYDEE/dscn3292.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar The section of the cancel with the pews and altar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543095394-06AHJAG9Y06KUXE79SHC/dscn3308.jpg Travel - Warrior Monks - The Knights Templar The wooden pipe organ, decorated with animal motifs in gold, grey, and blue https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/09/23/all-the-kings-horses-and-all-the-kings-men monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543080809-OCGBY78EHYMQFSOMCZA7/londres-notting-hill-carnival-august-27-2007-002.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men Tower of London – home to the Crown Jewels – as seen from across the road near the Tower Hill tube station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543084658-IWFAQSH5TCFT06QHA5ZC/tower-hill-003.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men Motifs at the entrance arch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543087657-9C3ETK3YHCGNFB5638WG/tower-hill-056.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men The outer layer of defence wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543087171-FA1WDM9F10CZD65WB5E7/tower-hill-038.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men A section of the prison where prisoners were allowed a private study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543085668-ZRY8BHZ4OZKS6XOL6NCN/tower-hill-015.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men A cannon on display at the outer grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543086180-RHKZXGGY6QLAN3FLKUZ0/tower-hill-019.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men St John’s Chapel – a small cellar styled place of worship within the castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543086663-1FMJ1QPV0MBGQ4V7GCSB/tower-hill-020.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men Glass paintings as seen from inside the chapel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543083757-0KEMELJ41CGWSMZVL8I7/the-royal-ravens.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men Few of the Royal Ravens, who according to legend never leave the castle grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543084859-4U810CEU9ZG7DA8XT4NM/tower-hill-006.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men The section above the Traitor’s Gate, which was used to bring the prisoners inside the castle via the Thames. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543085961-9N668LP2AQGF5ZPW324H/tower-hill-016.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men Artists acting a street play on the Tudors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543087312-3CIHCPS9VQRZXRA5HV85/tower-hill-040.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men Residences of the beefeaters – the guards who stay within the compound – and even have a small pub to themselves! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543080864-7U1MUFA6IL0SBFAJ340C/london-bridge-2.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men The Tower Bridge as seen from the back exit of Tower of London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543079207-A230BVUOSTHKL9N53B4O/bridge-lift.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men The bridge starts to lift, to make way for an oncoming shipping vessel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543079001-UG57RURX95XBEDZONTA6/bridge-lift-completed.jpg Travel - All The King's Horses And All The King's Men And the lift is complete! https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/09/02/a-walk-down-thames monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543082911-4AC3HDCA7SXILR2JSBGA/the-big-ben-and-house-of-parliament-034.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames London skyline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543082402-VE4JQSSY0LOVIDSOIKAY/the-big-ben-009.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames Undoubtedly the Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament remain the most recognised symbol for London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543082802-XB8H3ITHBCCYIN5FLG9C/the-big-ben-068.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames The lights in the in the evening give it a different charm altogether too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543083275-SCR31B2YON2QYWB4UEXZ/the-london-eye-005.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames Standing at 443 feet, the London Eye completes a full circle in approximately 30 minutes and is a less tiresome way to get an all-encompassing view of the South Bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543084258-YW72QMUXJNT2817GS6V4/the-sun-dial.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames This large sun dial is located near the Tower Hill tube station and on rare occasions when the sun shines in the London skies, time prediction goes back to the medieval times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543080407-6V7Y55HH05NA0FJAIA6Y/dscn3081.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames A more modern counterpart of the above, this mechanical clock can be found near the London Stock Exchange. I am still to figure out how to read this – the section below is quite self-explanatory, it is the section above that I still struggle with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543088305-WAICST0MGE1JCXMDJ0IJ/tower-hill-070.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames Quaint little by lanes like these house some of the best coffee shops to sit and enjoy a spot of people-watching or reading a book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543088733-84LB6SWB28NKAJGMKSZH/tower-hill-075.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames This was an absolute serendipitous capture, where I was concentrating on the anchor in the foreground and only later realised the newlywed couple in the background. They make the capture prettier though, I think. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543089318-GVJ2OQZ29CSBM1Y20X88/tower-hill-076.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames Mechanisms of the mind – there was something about this installation that really made me stop and admire it for a long time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543089463-2H11AY43JHDMTTM6J0Z9/westminster-022.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames These street performers dusted in gold mentioned that it takes them over 2 hours every day to get ready for their act and around the same amount of time to get all that make up out each night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543090123-LFISUW9OZ6ZAPZG0YE6O/westminster-031.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames This street performer was extremely authentic and that small barricade around him added to his statue act. It was fun to see him move only when someone flipped a coin in his cap placed at the foot. What amazed me the patience to stand still all throughout the day; it is an amazing feat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543090072-ARPEZZCL2Z12O8YL0RKB/westminster-037.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames This artist had been working on the reproduction of ‘The Birth of Venus’ on the pavement for 8 weeks and the results here definitely looks marvellous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543090703-4CUZDOD6XIF55A3EBQQB/westminster-038.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames I am torn between deciding if it is Gandalf or Dumbledore and I didn’t have the heart to ask this gentleman in the middle of his work day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543090759-I2AJRTI5VYKMD46O0JS4/westminster-048.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames A memorial dedicated to representing the contributions of women during World War II, was sculpted by John Mills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543091406-IMWAN6LURA126JWJERD5/westminster-abbey-065.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames Westminster Abbey, the Gothic abbey church is the traditional coronation place for the British monarchs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543081464-ATQ7T41WKI3ATPGVBY03/shakespears-globe-theatre.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames Even though not the original theatre where Shakespeare performed his plays, this building as it stands today is a reconstruction of the original theatre and does justice to the Elizabethan style of architecture. Watching a play here does transport you back in time and is something that every Shakespeare aficionado must do while in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543081971-E4OJ7NXQQ2H3X2DPL7VY/southwark-cathedral.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames This Gothic and Gothic Revival style cathedral has been around for over a thousand years and has undergone many changes too – from being a nunnery, a priory, a parish, to a church and now a cathedral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543079701-WIPRUO1VXH3B7GH7H6ZB/dscn3079.jpg Travel - A Walk Down Thames This building was literally next door to my work place so one of the days with a couple of my colleagues during the lunch hour, we decided to climb its 257 steps to the Whispering Gallery and it was worth every bit of the effort. The view from the top to the interior of the cathedral is fascinating and breath-taking. Next time, the aim is to get to the Stone and Golden galleries! https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/08/27/a-dash-of-blue monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543075611-VH1VT9F1FOUJ21ILJ4E8/dsc_0172.jpg Travel - A Dash Of Blue A blue waterhen amongst water lilies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543075156-YE19OA7TEAFVROUBWJC1/dsc_0167.jpg Travel - A Dash Of Blue The blue waterhen, with a distinct red beak, glides through the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543074297-06WP8K9G9HT8X239BAYV/dsc_0151.jpg Travel - A Dash Of Blue Wading through the Lily pond, it forages for breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543074171-H5R87UQ8LMVIIBKN7AB2/dsc_0145.jpg Travel - A Dash Of Blue Noticing something beneath the wide leaves, it pecks at it, but finds it not to be to its taste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543074555-WY02R5Y99EMVGC2KOJ5U/dsc_0162.jpg Travel - A Dash Of Blue Aha! Maybe something catches its attention and it leaps for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543074953-55PD9ZBVONTUHCM9AYCT/dsc_0164.jpg Travel - A Dash Of Blue Once done, it half-flies, half-walks back to its spot to forage some more. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/08/26/sights-and-sounds-of-notting-hill-carnival monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543076717-QAVNTX2XQ54SE9G7LKJD/londres-notting-hill-carnival-august-27-2007-014.jpg Travel - Sights and Sounds of Notting Hill Carnival The Carnival! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543077571-RWICBOJZ2JJTQ1UC4YW1/londres-notting-hill-carnival-august-27-2007-018.jpg Travel - Sights and Sounds of Notting Hill Carnival A flash of coloured tattoo captures my eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543076866-49X45KQ5E6UB7VQ6JKC0/londres-notting-hill-carnival-august-27-2007-016.jpg Travel - Sights and Sounds of Notting Hill Carnival A circular red and black headdress towers above the crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543078161-PFP9N66R5423169HT7IA/londres-notting-hill-carnival-august-27-2007-022.jpg Travel - Sights and Sounds of Notting Hill Carnival A shy young girl dressed in white and blue, with matching elaborate feathers and a crown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543078308-L409PGSS0ULSS3VMH7FY/londres-notting-hill-carnival-august-27-2007-023.jpg Travel - Sights and Sounds of Notting Hill Carnival Bright orange and black headdress covers most of this performer’s costume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543078752-JFI5IZ6LTD65BT8YNBPD/londres-notting-hill-carnival-august-27-2007-025.jpg Travel - Sights and Sounds of Notting Hill Carnival The parade continues with colourful costumes. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/08/20/cave-fit-for-a-sage-vashishta-gufa monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543069310-R22QPCR66ZSKI4QU4K4E/117.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543070865-Y37E0ZZTWW08Y54CZVUI/dsc01014.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa Tree trunks covered in mushroom outgrowths, lie on the narrow path to the cave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543071164-FRRKNNTPYTD9F6T1HFW8/dsc01017.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa Ariel roots of the banyan tree covers the cave from the outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543068853-9NQY62AWA51JP8OPAJI4/113.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa The courtyard at the cave’s entrance, where the sage is said to have spent his time meditating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543072454-YC9J9XBH1L46NSHEG9UL/dsc01023.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa At the mouth of the cave, before plunging into the darkness. The air was dank and chilly inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543072854-OS2QS0GV4RYIIM7X9QGY/dsc01024.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa The perforated walls of the cave were ice cold but provided the much-needed support in the darkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543071581-FBI18WKPJE3JOSY8VK35/dsc01020.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa The lone light from the lamp in the womb of the cave, where people gathered to sit in meditation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543073096-V64BVFHFGP14GXGY1DNQ/dsc01028.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa Pebbled area of the riverside, outside the cave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543073589-COSXW5IDFSPFWL16VY7D/dsc01051.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa Water flowing here is amazingly clear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543070550-8C18XI9A93OO74VK9MG8/130.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa River and mountains, the best medicine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543070453-ZJOYOR8PZG3Q9XUASYQS/129.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa A bird takes its bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543070153-O89ZKPQ187T1QWDFCHMV/119.jpg Travel - Cave Fit For A Sage: Vashishta Gufa Colourful stones at the riverside. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2017/07/23/stages-of-life-bhoganandeeshwara-temple monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542995513-LNDLY58FX7V11X76QZJL/dsc_0053.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542983961-ETHBA101MVD0IWXHBFCR/dsc_0003.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple At the right wall entrance of the complex is Mahanavami Dibba, the ceremonial throne of the ruler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542984257-UBR9L5KAVPDQ58RDPSCR/dsc_0011.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Further ahead to the left are sprawling green lawns adorned on the sides with the temple’s dharmashala https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542984956-RK3MXI6KKFVDTPD82HWQ/dsc_0013.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple The structure is in much need of maintenance but still manages to glow in the morning light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542986956-UKL0TGBMWHITYLEZ6HOL/dsc_00211.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Towards the right are massive stone wheels of the temple’s chariot (seen in the background). In its heydays, this would have been attached to the wooden chariot, but now languishes in a bed of grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542988953-HEN0L0Q54Q6IDTVYZ8EH/dsc_00251.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple The wooden chariot at the left of the temple’s main entrance has intricate carvings all around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542990254-44PEPYRDZLCCYH90EQL2/dsc_0030.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Carvings on the back of the chariot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542987953-U6QGNQYMG0ETBPCFB2OC/dsc_0024.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple These feminine faces adorn the front of the chariot. It is interesting to see that voluptuousness was considered a symbol of beauty in ancient India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542990857-X9T4BICD7XH632W7T2WZ/dsc_00331.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Behind the chariot hides an obscure Darbar Hall. Here a horse rider is carved on the stone pillars at the structure’s entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542989657-G8CH6B8RG2YZAHWG0U2K/dsc_0029.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple The archway to the temple complex that houses the Arunachaleswara, Bhoga-Nandeeshwara, and Uma-Maheshwara shrines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542991895-JXORAHDGJYRCHIE62EE8/dsc_0037.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple An Apsara figurine at the temple entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542992355-IVBQII7JJWISJ6SO72PP/dsc_0039.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple In the courtyard of the temple stands this tall stone obelisk. Obelisks are said to draw in the energy of the universe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542997055-LTN1GHHADR2BKU7KR6YV/dsc_0056.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Tiered pyramidal gopurams of Arunachaleswara and Bhoga-Nandeeshwara temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542997752-6ASW2I2Z4WG4E8ONGYTF/dsc_0058.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple The Uma-Maheshwara shrine is located behind the south wall of Arunachaleshwara shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542994862-3IKO45HHI6WJ7XW6E928/dsc_0049.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Intricately carved pillars of the Arunachaleshwara shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542996458-B8F9JWNSIQNWXST178CT/dsc_00541.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Goddess Durga standing on a buffalo head on the north wall of Bhoga Nandeshwara shrine (figurines to the left) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542998959-EPXMH11F9Z7QTU0259J8/dsc_0062.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Dancing Shiva carvings on the south wall of the Arunachaleshwara shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542998252-R1RRZQBQW16127VXV40S/dsc_0060.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Ornate structures like this are all around the temple plinths and are used to discharge the water offering on the Shivling – the universal symbol of Lord Shiva, signifying creation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542999695-U8QVJX100OYV4HMQCZG9/dsc_0072.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Carving of rising Kundalini on the south wall of Arunachaleshwara shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543001053-HTI9VH12276ULB0HLVRU/dsc_0086.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Two sets of Nandi Bull statues sit on the pavilion facing the two shrines of Arunachaleswara and Bhoga-Nandeeshwara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543001565-KTV87V6Z72N9L7GEXC8C/dsc_0088.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple The Navagraha pedestal – a regular feature at all South Indian temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543001652-WTYXFPP4YSO4CED2AKB2/dsc_0089.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Earthen lamps waiting to be lit after sunset at the temple pavilion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543002158-SHZSI1BRVJK87R5IQUO5/dsc_00921.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple The ceremonial umbrella https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543002553-4W0VHP4JTYIGBI5CSB7I/dsc_00961.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple This is the Tulabhadra Mantapa – large weighing scales would be attached to the ceiling and devotees would weigh their offerings on this, proportionate to their body weight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543004761-QSTWIUA0MM2NVB2WG18P/dsc_0110.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Shringi Thirtha – the temple’s magnificent kalyani or pushkarni https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543005656-OIM2O4KL8OKPGQDXUVYD/dsc_01181.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple Reflections in the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543004963-RYXHWIXNEF4ADGKJIKSZ/dsc_0116.jpg Travel - Stages of Life: Bhoganandeeshwara Temple As above, so below https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2016/10/16/hampi-a-photoessay monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543045311-3EJL0GK3936PYYT82CRY/dsc_04071.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The famous Stone Chariot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542985352-YKF0GNUXAYZKRCR4UT28/dsc_0014.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A close-up shot of an excavated statue at the ASI museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542985661-YWZ13NC8ZRKD6NWNJIGZ/dsc_0015.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Carvings on an entrance arch – notice the sun and moon on the top; these were symbols in the Vijayanagar Empire’s crest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542986355-FESUO417Y06SB53U66WT/dsc_0016.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A warrior and his companion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542986460-936Z6AH4H22CT82C17GH/dsc_0020.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Flower carvings on doors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542986854-CFZB39TC0PDVM0AIGJYM/dsc_0021.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The weathering of the ruins can be seen with most features of the faces smoothed out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542987552-89QYRR39T4DCYM1SYBR2/dsc_0022.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A headless statue of a court dancer. It is fascinating to note that none of the female statues had any clothing on the upper body apart from the jewels that adorn it. The society was far more progressive and open than what we see today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542988258-DZQD53PMSUT4IBQUC9EL/dsc_0025.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A broken Nandi Bull statue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542989459-EOF8XF9BHRVO97C09XEV/dsc_0027.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Carving depicting citizens appreciating the King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542990454-2OG2K5DS5ZD2TX6C0K9L/dsc_0033.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay War scenes on a door arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542991457-IOXQV4BZPUP3PLZW6R77/dsc_00361.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Shaivism was one of the influences in Vijayanagara and here we see a carving of a Shivling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542992960-1GW00IY8CNKUQBZHJCZD/dsc_0040.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The architects of this era were nothing short of genius and achieved all these carvings without the help of modern tools. The rings on these stones were made by tying ropes tightly around the stones and rotating them, thus making a perfect symmetrical carving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542993657-1RFR6V9Y56PX6TJHM2CI/dsc_0042.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Court dancers etched on stone columns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542995397-JJSAIU45CQZC8CGBMTAG/dsc_0050.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Remnants of the old Kannada script can be found on numerous ruins throughout the area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542997780-AHNGNMASIWZ0IHLVF9DY/dsc_0057.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A female statue on the ASI museum grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542998388-T5OF84XMXSGXOCAHWCYB/dsc_0061.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The dyes used during the era are still intact in some of the ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543010257-KHV34O43B80G0NBCSLRQ/dsc_01641.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A close-up of the top of Virupaksha Temple’s gopuram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543012061-WZNLNMQEVMPY2E46BMKT/dsc_0167.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The congregation hall to the left of the sanctum sanctorum at Virupaksha Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543012758-2LOT6U9KPHQAX0UKSEQJ/dsc_0176.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The steps leading to the Sanctum Sanctorum. The animal carving on the side is such that at different angles you can see 5 different animals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543015050-I1TQNUOTRCYX9GD1J4MQ/dsc_0186.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Inside the main temple hall, surrounded with intricate carving on each pillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543016868-BMVAVPPWUATQDJMK3SZ6/dsc_0200.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Carved columns of the dharamshala – an area where visitors could rest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543016265-89Q5G0TJNHISQM8GDK8L/dsc_0192.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A bright tinted section of the ceiling that has preserved its organic colours. Notice the Anglo influence on the left corner with a painting of an angel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543018860-NPE9JVMRER3TW7HT7QH0/dsc_0211.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Hunting scenes at the temple plinth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543020956-I67QBCWYZWKSB0JTAVVG/dsc_0218.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A portion of the ruins in Virupaksha Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543018163-AQJFY1FCOAG54FZK1MUK/dsc_0205.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Another section of the dharamshala, which have now been claimed by monkeys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543016558-1RFL1QZ2TGLDGI2VDQA9/dsc_0199.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Evolution in motion – monkey (foreground) to man (background) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543019158-QYCCQAHKH2KEHDOPE6DW/dsc_0212.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Don’t let me adult, I am too young to adult! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543021757-PZQYLFK7DN9500YOZOQ2/dsc_0221.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Who goes there? Show yourself! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543022261-XW03F59HLC5PRTOQ4ZE3/dsc_0224.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Virupaksha Temple’s pushkarani, with the boulders in the distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543022857-3ZR57DIP8EVM4WPTTLQ2/dsc_0234.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Lakshmi – the temple elephant – all dressed up and ready for the day after her bath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543022956-D1ABFWX38PERX3D499UR/dsc_0235.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Every temple had a market area in front of it. This is the gold and diamond market at Virupaksha Temple. People sold gold and diamonds by the kilos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543025064-9NOCLV46T116B12QAOE7/dsc_0250.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A danseuse at Kadlekalu Ganesha complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543026758-IG7UFDIMGBCZUEGCEJNN/dsc_0262.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay One of the 4 watchtowers of the empire. This is visible from every part of the ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543028278-ZYQJYZF2NUU1VCYMLDBL/dsc_0267.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The dharamshala at Krishna Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543028357-355NUWSXD28UAC39G78A/dsc_0268.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Corridors of the main temple resplendent with intricately carved pillars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543031061-9X90917DODO6KW41NREW/dsc_0277.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The front of the Krishna Temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543030452-ERCDFHB2FGZUH6A4DGJ5/dsc_0275.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The visitor’s resting area behind the main temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543030857-FWTQSMEJYN2DAKP3OM81/dsc_0276.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay It was awe inspiring to see how even the smallest of structures were given equal importance when it came to design and construction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543033155-YRFWB95KDVAF76A7S07J/dsc_0288.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay This inscription in the Devnagri script (not indigenous to this region) is at the entrance of the Krishna Temple and is thought to have been the influence of the King’s wedding to the princess of Orissa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543039156-41EQG7G2DIM6P782IUJP/dsc_0366.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The crumbling facade of the Vittala Temple, which is under restoration by ASI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543039990-HW5R8ISPJFMHSISWKDHQ/dsc_0367.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The ruins of the market in front of Vittala Temple that traded in horses. The pavilion had cobbled pathways which can still be seen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543041083-I3E3VEJDDN6KTYR27JCE/dsc_0372.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The Vittala Temple courtyard with the Stone Chariot adorning its center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543041352-2QXBM3H6CSLYW6IMCHA7/dsc_0374.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Carvings of horse traders at the temple base. At close inspection, you will notice that the men are dressed in traditional garbs of Mongolia (third from left), China (fourth from left) and Portugal (extreme right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543042812-VEAAYKFQ3Q6FLLLU68SV/dsc_0377.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Could not get enough of the famous Stone Chariot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543043056-PA2W1F7LU9FHNBUPUK09/dsc_0387.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Legend has it that Lord Ram while on a mission to rescue Maa Sita, rested in Hampi – the resting bow on his shoulder (a depiction found only here) backs the claims https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543044362-XHK2TS957ZXSU6KX3MAI/dsc_0389.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Nowhere are any depictions of Lord Ram in a seated position, and this carving here in Hampi calls out to the legends of Lord Ram having crossed through here, meeting Lord Hanuman and resting before attacking Lanka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543044562-3J081FGRB4GHEXIDXMLO/dsc_0395.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A depiction of Kumbhakarna being woken up to go to war https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543047034-L6CYC9VS8F3MBF84CRXA/dsc_0416.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Inside the Kalyana Mantapa of Vittala Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543046858-SCM2145YEWFYO3N4AHYR/dsc_0422.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay The backyard entrance to the temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543048370-5JAL6DJBWHD23OO0LS4I/dsc_0446.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay A portion of the dharamshala at Vittala Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543049059-7MTVAR73WW859VDHSFSU/dsc_0453.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Up close of the Rang Mahal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543051662-60SJXCKOF8AUDLI4JGKE/dsc_0489.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Carvings of war elephants at the on the ceremonial throne at the Royal Enclosure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543052756-1DSUJ0Q5OKN3HYV3P96D/dsc_0509.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay Stepwell influenced pushkarani at the royal enclosure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543053262-770GAN5SXX9R86G0K6UD/dsc_0519.jpg Travel - Hampi - A Photoessay These are stone plates that the soldiers used to eat their meals. That is definitely some big appetite! https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2016/10/16/echoes-of-a-timeless-empire-hampi monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542926111-2DO4H3JA6CPN354WDFRP/dsc_0012.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi A portion of the ruins which is know as the largest open-air museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543013565-D94DOXNLLB9M0F2IGTDA/dsc_0177.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi A section of the ruins at Virupaksha Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543047158-25IZ3PLQAL00TDS8OSK6/dsc_0425.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Symmetrical columns are a distinct feature of every ruin in Hampi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543046457-APGNOQNQC1MBIDZ3PEXW/dsc_0412.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi A tiny detailing at the plinth of the Vittala Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543010588-LXZKQTL2HZS3JD0DV5E5/dsc_0165.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The main gopuram and entrance of the Virupaksha Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543010665-V6B59YGN8AFH7R2DPGGZ/dsc_0166.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The 3-headed Nandi Bull statue – the only one in the world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543014158-R79GWLAKWO3K9MB7TA8S/dsc_0179.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The three gopurams of the Virupaksha Temple in perfect symmetrical harmony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543017981-I0HIIJPCP6POWE4UOIJ6/dsc_0204.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Courtyard of the Virupaksha Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543020662-3SSGPE9IJAAKWOAZNS56/dsc_0216.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Organic dye tinted ceiling of the main temple that depicts legends from the epic Ramayana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543014555-5GFVYKRBNVYONSHDU1GJ/dsc_0181.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Lakshmi – the temple elephant – giving us a bow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543020383-VGRYISM2O3VEU6MTIA6V/dsc_02141.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The pillar details inside the main temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543022366-F98NJS92IUMN361SXYKQ/dsc_0232.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The main gopuram as seen against the temple’s pushkarni https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543025555-6DNBZMT5CZKJ8JDJQ2YH/dsc_0252.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The reserved parking for Royal Elephants of the era https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543024286-THEOWXKZPTUO57AI6OJE/dsc_0241.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The home of the monolith – an acropolis styled temple, overlooking the Bazaar Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543024752-65B5LSQBQ4MH9K7FJQT1/dsc_0249.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The Peanut Ganesha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543025866-Q84BAKG8I4UBFCDS1UB4/dsc_0258.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The Mustard Ganesha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543026161-Q4GOSS3PPMEPJFFS4L0R/dsc_0259.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The facade behind that depicts Parvati holding Ganesha on her lap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543033858-3NR868XDHYUS44V09JFQ/dsc_0294.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Lakshmi-Narasimha, often mistaken for Ugra Narasimha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543034161-GCZ4YX8F3XOFGJ2IJN1G/dsc_0300.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi A poor woman’s offering – Badavilinga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543032360-PPA0S3OVCM0PFFOXUAOL/dsc_0279.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The main sanctum sanctorum of the Krishna Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543030154-YMH8NQA4IK3QPRHII0ZX/dsc_02721.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Details of the main prayer hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543032760-MTUE6R6EBK69IYEOSHHO/dsc_0285.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The spice market ruins opposite to the temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543033558-U23KNJ2KGI5F7RL7DRE8/dsc_0289.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Hundi used for making gold and diamond offerings to the deity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543028855-YWROJZ99SB8RDPTTKZAI/dsc_02691.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Decorative pillars of the temple corridors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543032154-0SB359DA9AW54H9P1BNI/dsc_0278.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Notice the Southeast Asian style of architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543038882-RSWYRIP1267UKXXDFE7T/dsc_0365.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The crumbling Gopuram of the Vittala Temple; restoration work is still in progress here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543048555-JSTC5KAOYWSZRFZFTM04/dsc_0450.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Panoramic view of the Vittala Temple complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543038553-TTMNGYKJ61HBKFYRWSX7/dsc_0358.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The horse temple, with distinct horse figurines, signified the presence of a horse market in the area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543049259-H744S2YM39YNUOC1OVVL/dsc_0458.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Lokapavani Pushkarani – the sacred water tank; access to this section is restricted and the buggy driver stopped only for a split second for this photo at my request, citing the law that prohibits it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543040558-ZH2UGRXBLLYSLU36FJX3/dsc_0370.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The small Shiva Temple flanked by the market pedestals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543040352-8YYLN2KXT0IWZAQO1PSG/dsc_0368.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The Rang Mahal (Dancing Hall) to the left of the entrance where performances were put up every evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543041873-L1UGSX25H0HOYDY37R2X/dsc_0375.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi No trip to Hampi can be complete without visiting the famous Stone Chariot, seen here alongside the main entrance gopuram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543047856-I53DT4B08VM7CE9SXNIY/dsc_0442.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Dedicated to the demigod Garuda, this monument is the most recognised face of Hampi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543045062-0YMRNXPZOEM1GQJ786ZM/dsc_0407.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The original horse figurines have been replaced with elephant statues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543042975-OD4YTEYDOR0DS4JUF83Y/dsc_0380.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The musical pillars of Sabha Mantapa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543042493-TIFRVCMML0YU90YKWHI4/dsc_0376.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The Kalyana Mantapa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543045757-TL3V4KF9W9M41L98GKMQ/dsc_0411.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The Utsava Mantapa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543044069-R1EL3Y6NEVEGW9RLYKIH/dsc_0388.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi A carving of the scenes from Ramayana – here Lord Hanuman giving Lord Ram’s ring to Maa Sita in Ashok Vatika, Lanka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543034853-84FH7WR3PFU4E8124ADJ/dsc_0312.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The excavated pedestal of the main palace, with a watch tower in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543034558-J9MIROBQZACWJ05ESCMI/dsc_0309.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi What once used to be the Jal Mahal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543035061-9L242Y4209HEXWF649BW/dsc_0314.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Lotus Mahal – the only fully intact standing structure in this complex https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543049862-ALHQA6RCIICZ2KJKP0UD/dsc_0464.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The swimming pool used by the queens at their leisure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543050481-3KDAUTF9LT1DV375ZLFQ/dsc_0466.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The changing rooms and projected balconies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543037161-HT3HKOH3B8K64OJYE032/dsc_0329.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Even the animals deserved a decent place and got one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543050892-KWJR15Z32N4WIJ47SNW2/dsc_0476.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Heavy stone doors that could only be operated by elephants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543051061-NZ9XRB70D36QKI65KPD2/dsc_0479.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi An indigenous way to crack open the huge boulders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543051159-1KC7CI3OK7P1R5FNIIUW/dsc_0484.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The ceremonial throne of the king – Mahanavami Dibba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543052308-QKYCZIOYAO7MFPCW9O3H/dsc_0490.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Details on the tiers of the throne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543052966-R35SZ300HOUK77YYKZ8Q/dsc_0515.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Pushkarni at the royal enclosure has influences of a stepwell similar to those found in Rajasthan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543053754-81RXPK97TKRRDBTAYDER/dsc_0521.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi Underground entrance to the secret chambers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543054755-TS6X1UT5FHUS4X1QCSVS/dsc_0546.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi The flat pedestal with marks where pillars stood once, is the only ruin that is left of this magnificent audience hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543054457-TEUYFRSZOSJK939PZKKB/dsc_0531.jpg Travel - Echoes Of A Timeless Empire: Hampi As the sun sets, the sky is a magnificent blue accentuating the ruins in the foreground https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2016/05/07/the-call-of-the-druk-yul-bhutan monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542925919-547T0IUHFLIAEUMX2IMG/dsc_0344.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan A valley in Bhutan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543036557-WS6I17KSJFT1DNH7EHTG/dsc_0325.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Valley views on the drive from Thimphu to Bumthang. The clean mountain air and greenery are a soothing experience for the mind, body, and soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542999400-BQKYPKYXP3DQYF96JZNN/dsc_0069.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan At the breakfast stop on our way to the base of the hiking trail, with tall conifer trees surrounding the roads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542995856-GXOVXIK33VXN85SY2O5U/dsc_0054.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Taktshang looks like a white blob on the mountain side at the start of the base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542979953-MBG1DT1RCGUMZZ5LESC6/20160426_082144.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Every turn of this trail welcomes you with one breathtaking view after another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542999852-Q48V95GDMZDRSWX3LDGK/dsc_0075.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan View of the Taktsang Palphug from the cafe located at midpoint of the hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543000565-8YGA7H3X95A2VXERSBBP/dsc_0084.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Tiger’s Nest Monastery from the final lookout point. From here the descent starts before reaching the bridge connecting to the main mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542980057-AOGOJECYWSXGUMGHALUH/20160426_111421.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan The 800 steps descent on the cliffside before the final ascent to the monastery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543036353-CA5ROR53IGY7P0YE20FK/dsc_0324.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan The way back down the trail; tired in body but not in the scenic beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543005456-GUFWJBSGATKFTWFNL9OW/dsc_0118.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan An archer taking aim at the Changlimithang Stadium, in the early hours of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543005141-113C27ZW6Z20LXEM4SMT/dsc_0114.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan The opposition on the other hand, continuously made a holler with teases and whistles to distract the person taking the aim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543005955-LVNNQSGP49EOYU6JBIDJ/dsc_0123.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Every time someone hit the target, the winning side would form a circle and sing folk songs while dancing to the tune before resuming position to aim again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543006057-Z06LUHBBDBMQMDTWE98E/dsc_0129.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan The Walking Buddha at Coronation Park, Thimphu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543006453-4LW8759RQD1BJD75B701/dsc_0137.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan The park with The Walking Buddha statue is calm and serene, despite being in the midst of the city, with the waters of Wangchu River flowing alongside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543037853-XOPCYSELPKQWMSLR4N6K/dsc_0346.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Buddha Dordenma, on the southern ridges of Thimphu City, adorns the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543014275-8SWL4RMDIIHFDMLWVW24/dsc_0180.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Buddha Dordenma is the Shakyamuni Buddha atop a golden lotus, sitting erect at 169-feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543012355-93E1MIPXRDIY6ISLK5Q1/dsc_0174.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan 108 Tara statues adorn the expansive courtyard around the Buddha Dordenma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543014134-YMHUCO0WMMLNQFJWH1OW/dsc_0178.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan A single Tara statue, resplendent in blue finery, In Buddhism, the colour blue represents sky and sea, symbolising the infinity and the limitless heights of ascension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543007955-LCLIE2JZFZ9347L2RAE2/dsc_0151.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan National Memorial Chorten, built in 1974 by Queen Phuntsho Choden Wangchuk, in memory of the Third Druk Gyalpo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543018360-7DWHLGXOO66NVBA976CT/dsc_0207.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan The humbleness of the people continued to amaze me and to see this reflected in the King’s palace (which can hardly be called so) left a deeper respect for the citizens of this country. The royal palace is the small hut to the right of the Bhutanese flag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543016121-ESOV9LVYM0G573TRUPK2/dsc_0189.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Takin, a goat-antelope is Bhutan’s National Animal and has been classified as a vulnerable species. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543020259-AG2VLGP8OZJR2WV8WG3R/dsc_0214.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Druk Wangyal Chortens at Dochu La Pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543024458-F4PTEIQY47J8SRJVJY0Z/dsc_0246.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Punakha Dzong in all its glory, with the lined purple Jacaranda trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542983656-23X1DI7NEZBXMCHBKWFM/20160429_181304.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Bumthang, easily the serenest place ever visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542981795-91QW1XCLN3HCXVO7TH5S/20160428_154015.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Prayer flags at Pele La Pass. Prayer flags and prayer wheels are in every corner of this country. The vibrant colours of the flags fluttering in the wind are believed to carry the prayers written on them, far and wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543029759-PD5O12ABF2Q5PFS8P40N/dsc_0272.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan A Bhutanese man in traditional Goh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543026455-GDALWVSKQIM1HAD42YHK/dsc_0260.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Zorangzem, that’s how she introduced herself. This 12th standard girl in Bhutanese traditional dress of Kira and Tigoh, was so soft spoken and so keen to learn about India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542981059-NIVMS1M8CHABDEO9Y5T3/20160427_154836.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan An ornate wood carved window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542980161-GGTFJMPJSMQBTQ9J9T26/20160427_121527.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Every monastery in the country has intricately carved and painted wooden arches and beams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542981958-8AG7P1TITJ26X16CFXWG/20160429_090722.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Balcony at Punakha Dzong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542982753-AQ904AUYSHP1IOINLM0E/20160429_092236.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Houses are still constructed keeping their heritage alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543008778-1U2IWOZROQFU57LVNIGN/dsc_0158.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan A woman on the streets of Thimphu, chanting while working through the prayer beads and rotating her prayer wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543002972-9NM5ILJ0CYHSAYDJR5M4/dsc_0099.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Prayer wheels at a busy roadside in Thimphu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543027058-QP81S26GJ1QYT0TPGALG/dsc_0265.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Monkhood still plays a big part in Bhutanese society. I sat speaking to these 3 monks for a long time. Ones of the either side were shy, but the one in the middle was boisterous and even invited me to his home to show a red flowering tree (an offer I had to courteously decline). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543037458-X27DVA1JJ5SAFPU5LHTF/dsc_0339.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan A source of amusement for us, but Bhutanese take their symbols with reverence and sacredness. These phallic symbols can be found on most houses, either painted or made out of wood and placed at the entrance door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542981595-WNC657XISMDHCDAZ99NC/20160428_153408.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan A wild mountain Yak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543038459-4TNDKVBGX3EDVWF2VEH9/dsc_0354.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan A Eurasian Hoopoe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543029061-FEYAPLMXL9U48Q8GSE1G/dsc_0270.jpg Travel - The Call Of The Druk Yul: Bhutan Black-faced Laughingthrush https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2016/01/01/a-slice-of-bangalores-history monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542925511-RB2K4F2MZV2P39VNH3D4/20150621_092857.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542960120-4HEZVYVOSTFES5VFK2DZ/20150621_091652.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The outer facade of the Palace has been subject to nature’s changing seasons. Even though there is regular maintenance, a lot of the past glory that would have been associated with this Palace, is hard to find today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542962883-22UO6LMHIP8OIRDJLQX5/20150621_094713.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The interiors have been painted with chemical paint, but the intricacies of the architecture and its influences don’t escape the eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542962251-B55FLV0RHLIPS59RFAPN/20150621_094104.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History These symmetrical arches resplendent of the Mughal architecture is in the Palace’s backyard, which originally used to be the entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542961158-CH70GNZTE9PNKLDLVM10/20150621_093535.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The place emits a nostalgia and still echoes of the past magnificence that this Palace would have been. Not a grand 300-bedroom palace, but open and airy – one which served the purpose as the Sultan’s summer home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542961594-UOYMB6T7IUYJZPBFT39M/20150621_093620.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The Durbar Hall was used to conduct everyday administrative proceedings by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, during their residence here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542963377-J0BMBUI474TE483A086T/20150621_100058.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The bright wall murals were created with organic colours and barring some erosion has managed to survive 200 odd years. It is fragile and needs care and protection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542965556-L962DMKJ8LQGQFTCDFZD/20150621_104601.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History Once used as storage of warfare materials, today this historic building – the last remaining armoury – is in a dilapidated condition, encroached upon and used as a druggist hideaway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542966158-71DX3LN1KPQBTGSH6R5K/20150621_115223.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The entrance to the Fort walls. On the right at about 50 meters is the exact location from the wall was breached. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542966653-9FLU36E4YIMNXQMK1GP3/20150621_115232.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The stairway outside that leads to the dungeons below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542969565-GRW6MJ87D4LBISJEA1PC/20150621_120910.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542967853-42Z5KWKLW8PV37X7U3J4/20150621_120348.jpg Travel - A Slice Of Bangalore's History The various murals etched on the fort walls were used as direction signs, much like the Google Maps of today. Closer inspection of these etchings reveals a craftsmanship and safety strategies, both defensive and offensive, that were way ahead of their time. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2015/06/28/of-waves-winding-roads-and-bells monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542924815-VL747PKLNT6DJKUZ5469/20150119_195128.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542950153-X8GE9AM9BVI1AQ4S9APX/20150119_195720.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells The bridge as seen from the Henderson Road at Telok Blangah Hill Park bus stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543061094-8DIHIAZG0W25AD5ZP55F/img_0024.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells The ridge landscape suddenly drops and the 3 kilometres expanse in front of us is covered in dense green foliage which leads to the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543061259-MKS8C97770UAJDEOH7B3/img_0026.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells The rainbow coloured steps opposite the final bus stop on Mount Faber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542947852-RFGMTRBSNB03IEKJR36K/20150119_192357.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells Bell of Happiness – a gift from Dar Pormorza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542948453-29AHYLJSHK9D8BY5ORMM/20150119_192501.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells Faber Bistro – the chic cafe at the peak of Mount Faber. The place gives a view of the Sentosa islands and the ocean beyond. The food here is delicious and reasonable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543058484-2QUCQMGAU5W2HWKFBYZP/img_0005.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells At the entrance of the bridge, the wide metal alphabets spell out the bridge’s name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542950240-DG0NDEV8Y83XDYE4SVNB/20150119_194350.jpg Travel - Of Waves, Winding Roads and Bells The dusk, brings out the highlights of the bridge’s architecture. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/blog/2015/06/27/singapore-through-my-lens monthly 0.5 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542946509-48RJ3HTN98A002XN8FSJ/20150117_204711.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens Supertrees at the Gardens by The Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543059762-B857HGSWU3G6H6MD7D1N/img_0012.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens No trip to Singapore can be complete without a visit to the Merlion. This is the original installation and much smaller than I expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542941955-L8TOXNGOGKT9IUTE9RRD/20150116_145013.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens A dichotomy of the old and the new, the Thian Hock Keng Tao Temple right in the middle of the city is a slice of peace and tranquility in the otherwise bustling place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542942672-14YD7MN3706OPGE6HVHZ/20150116_152145.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens Singapore does not have natural resources but they import numerous precious stones. Here at the workshop that I visited, artisans turn these stones into beautiful pieces of art. The above images are of paintings created out of precious stones at the workshop, on display for sale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542943262-0EJ04V0ME77UWT0R2XOP/20150116_154523.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens Orchid is the national flower of this city-country and even though not endemic to the region, the Botanical Garden boasts of a variety of orchids in all shapes and colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542943352-A4IT200ELMOAH736YKT5/20150116_155948.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens The landscaping in the area makes for peaceful spots of quiet contemplation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542943960-V4IYIUX60KTP2X5578J1/20150116_171450.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens The Singapore Flyer at the height of 541 feet is the second largest ferris wheel in the world. The peak of the flyer provides a bird’s eye view of the ocean on one side and all of the city’s famous landmarks – Marina Bay Sands, Gardens By The Bay, F1 racing tracks and the financial district – on the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542945361-GXITENLYUYHK6T8MFW6L/20150117_193754.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens Marina Bay Sands – enough said https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542944662-UDS4TPQX5EQHTALOAQAV/20150117_192330.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens A panoramic view of the Flyer and Gardens By The Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542946694-H1YREJZUW3TP74VAO55X/20150117_205738.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens The light and sound show every evening at the Gardens By The Bay is something I would recommend to the traveller and tourist alike. The vivacious performance made me feel like I was inside the movie Avatar. The dance of colours to the rhythm or Oriental music against the night sky is an otherworldly experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733543065458-CWIUR24K9D8PFRGXBFZ8/img_0043.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens Arab street is a photographer’s delight. The murals and street art here range from mexican themes and islamic influences to modern graffiti. If in the city you happen to chance upon the aroma of barbecued kebabs along with whiffs of flavoured smoke of the hookah, then be sure that you have landed in Arab street. Take a stroll through its alleyways and you will be surprised at the variety of street art in this area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542951473-YDZHT8BEJIFMGJ10AOO4/20150120_162312.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens At Sentosa – a cluster of four islands – the butterfly park contains myriad butterflies. It is almost like walking into an enchanted forest with flutters all around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542951852-1SEKW3ZDRTAIH7CXT1TM/20150120_162553.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens While I was busy capturing the butterflies, i heard a loud gruff clicking noise. On looking up, I found this toucan who was obviously jealous of all the attention that was being given to the butterflies and not him. He happily posed for a shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542952530-3EIY357BFTD02TV98W06/20150120_163553.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens A parakeet showing off its beautiful plumage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1733542950460-PLO3JY073Y4SOIV0F8K6/20150120_152046.jpg Travel - Singapore Through My Lens I spent at least 30 minutes and took two rounds of this mesmerising underwater world at Sentosa. 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The pagoda has multiple tiers with ornate roof details, topped with a spire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/09709d74-d762-4f77-bd09-10b49b128ac4/DSC_1759_2.jpg Japan Tall bamboo trees growing closely together in a dense forest, with green foliage and a narrow path at the bottom, under a partly cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/345d8d9b-4b7c-490f-80ff-942e9c32641a/DSC_1770_2.jpg Japan A bamboo forest with tall green bamboo stalks on both sides and a small pathway running through them, with a few people walking in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/25eae5a7-a6d5-4da6-b229-cbda9409e0fc/DSC_1772_2.jpg Japan Colorful autumn trees reflected on a body of water, with vibrant red and green leaves and dark tree trunks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/91b08877-b19b-46f5-8176-34edc07d2786/DSC_1780_2.jpg Japan View through a window shows colorful autumn trees and a turquoise body of water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/2c458f8a-ba83-40b2-b57a-8ac24bf7a931/DSC_1783_2.jpg Japan Colorful autumn trees viewed through a circular window with black framing, creating a symmetrical reflection below of the trees and leaves, titled 'Wandering Ruminations.' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/85814790-ea69-43c1-98ed-3b22e2fa23ce/DSC_1786_2.jpg Japan View of colorful autumn leaves on trees through circular and rectangular window panes, with reflections on the water below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/710af430-d234-490f-a421-cacc0b0fe8b3/DSC_1791_2.jpg Japan A pink and green autumn leaf floating on water with a blurred background of colorful tree leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/3e1605ed-a96c-4e5c-8f64-4c2a0b5ea381/DSC_1801_2.jpg Japan A scenic view of colorful trees with pink, green, and orange leaves seen through open windows of a wooden structure, with their reflection visible on a calm body of water below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/bee30375-2634-4ed5-9271-9295455b514c/DSC_1804_2.jpg Japan A vibrant, colorful scene viewed through window panes, featuring a lush garden with pink, green, and purple foliage and reflections on a body of water below. Text at the bottom reads 'Wandering Ruminations' and 'Tanya Roy'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/9abfa57c-f57f-4fa2-86bb-6169c5c54d84/DSC_1823_2.jpg Japan Nighttime scene of illuminated trees with colorful leaves and their reflection on a pond, with black sky and garden lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/c6d5468c-5b16-468f-ad5e-72708d0736cf/DSC_1825_2.jpg Japan Nighttime view of a multi-tiered pagoda illuminated against a dark sky, with trees and their reflections in a pond below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/2a508098-bcf4-4da9-b08c-aa534f1b02e7/DSC_1826_2.jpg Japan Traditional Japanese temple with multiple tiers and curved eaves, surrounded by a green lawn and trees, under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/767d549d-73ae-4c9d-9560-d4bfa0aeab33/DSC_1839_2.jpg Japan Old moss-covered stone torii gate in a dense forest with tall trees, signifying a Japanese shrine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/6572d76c-74b8-4b5a-9354-7f8463ae6763/DSC_1841_2.jpg Japan A stone sculpture of multiple stacked moss-covered spheres in a forest with tall trees and greenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/79f19c02-64f4-4acc-b66f-812882fcebc3/DSC_1842_2.jpg Japan Two people in jackets walking towards a display of small statues and offerings at a Japanese shrine, surrounded by autumn-colored trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/5559790f-6b25-4e09-9079-ba8200d22969/DSC_1850_2.jpg Japan A forested pathway in a Japanese cemetery at dusk, with stone lanterns lining the path and traditional wooden and stone grave markers among tall trees. 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A small, calm lake or river is at the base, surrounded by grass and moss on the slopes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/517c7c8d-5395-45fb-840d-819644556d92/DSC_0865.jpg Kyrgyzstan Snow-capped rugged mountain range under a partly cloudy sky during sunset, with a river flowing through a grassy plain in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/57f8f429-a8f9-4ae1-8e5c-1efcc01ac59a/DSC_0043.jpg Kyrgyzstan Green rolling hills with a winding road amidst mountains under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/c85a3a1e-d7b9-4766-a01d-cbc5b96b810e/DSC_0388.jpg Kyrgyzstan Silhouette of a horse-drawn caravan with five horses crossing a hilltop against a blue sky with scattered clouds; traditional yurts with people and horses near the base of the hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/c25079b7-b9bc-4266-906d-af6684de3549/DSC_0412.jpg Kyrgyzstan A herdsman on horseback herding a large group of cattle across a grassy plain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/f22032db-abd6-4134-97dc-54c797304bb2/DSC_0425.jpg Kyrgyzstan Grazing animals, possibly yaks or cattle, on a grassy hillside with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/7a447c53-b4fc-478d-a4cb-15d42d754278/DSC_0497.jpg Kyrgyzstan A scenic landscape featuring mountains with clear sky and clouds, a grassy plain with a person walking, a herd of animals, and the words "Wandering Ruminations" written at the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/a30b7b3e-af8e-4428-9519-3bb0d6457be8/DSC_0525.jpg Kyrgyzstan A woman in colorful traditional clothing milking a brown horse in a grassy field with rolling hills in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/e4c6ad76-1cf4-48ed-a1de-b84aea38ddb7/DSC_0606.jpg Kyrgyzstan A vehicle driving on a dirt road through a vast open plain with snow-capped mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/27b9a4cc-9d31-4778-a633-1cd301b3ef42/DSC_0334.jpg Kyrgyzstan Two men battling on horseback in an outdoor field. One man is shirtless and wearing blue pants, while the other is wearing a black beanie and gray pants. They are engaged in a physical struggle, holding onto each other on the horses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/acfae736-03f4-4790-8cfc-36ec5998e183/DSC_0356.jpg Kyrgyzstan Two men riding horses across an open grassy landscape, with one man holding onto a falling sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/48e4dc23-518d-49b8-b2c0-17b0670e5d49/DSC_0360.jpg Kyrgyzstan Group of people riding horses on a grassy plain, with dogs running nearby and a few horses grazing in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/73cf78f9-0a27-4680-ac5e-f9146fee89d1/DSC_0392.jpg Kyrgyzstan Five people riding horses across an open plain with rolling hills in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/cd924626-1d0c-4b24-adfd-4dbf22980360/4E8A8556.jpg Kyrgyzstan A man dressed in traditional clothing riding a horse at sunset, holding a large bird of prey on his arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/fa276bc2-f344-4016-b9fc-7be198a481f7/DSC_0065.jpg Kyrgyzstan A man in traditional clothing holding a large bird of prey, possibly an eagle, against a mountainous landscape with green fields and blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/e1e371b4-d2dd-4f98-b931-6df15a94efc7/DSC_0168.jpg Kyrgyzstan Man in traditional clothing holding a large bird of prey on a gloved hand in a mountainous landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/a4483adb-99e5-44e4-b9b2-3e6035cc6633/DSC_0173.jpg Kyrgyzstan A man in traditional attire with a dark hat, standing outdoors, with a large bird of prey perched on his glove, against a blue sky with clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/08a489cf-fdb6-4974-9ca1-735b03872646/DSC_0203.jpg Kyrgyzstan A man wearing traditional attire and a hat holding a golden eagle on his arm, with the eagle touching his face, against a scenic background of mountains and greenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/ebfffdd5-dd3f-45ea-a1b3-e920bc17d678/DSC_0222.jpg Kyrgyzstan Man riding a brown horse, holding a large eagle with outstretched wings on his arm in an open grassy field with hills in the background under a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/185c6b87-39dc-4ca9-b2c1-883350e59b1e/DSC_0297.jpg Kyrgyzstan Silhouette of a person on a horse with a bird on their arm during sunset, mountains in the background, tall grass in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/520c06a9-69f4-4f87-a14a-8871bcf462c3/DSC_0812.jpg Kyrgyzstan A boy in red and black outdoor clothing sitting on a gray horse in a grassy valley, with snow-capped mountains and cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/fef2fc08-cc83-431e-84f7-03a92dd9dea6/DSC_0922.jpg Kyrgyzstan An elderly woman sitting on a couch with two young children, one on her lap and one sitting on the floor beside her. The scene appears to be indoors with patterned cushions and a textured backdrop. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/sri-lanka daily 0.75 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/04baa08e-350b-4944-86e6-928ad0dda68a/DSC_0578.jpg Sri Lanka Image of an interior ceiling decorated with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. There are also statues and artifacts on display, including a large black Buddha head and other religious figures, suggesting a temple or a cultural site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/e5940991-f692-42b2-8ef2-9e06e271e258/DSC_0583.jpg Sri Lanka Rows of large seated Buddha statues with golden faces and robes, in front of a wall decorated with numerous smaller buddha images on an ornately painted ceiling of a temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/2cc7a8af-1d1a-4828-ba7c-bdfb5c79c42d/DSC_0590.jpg Sri Lanka A white building with arches and columns built at the base of a large, overhanging rock formation under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/d0c71dc3-91ee-4007-ae0d-87770170b6a7/DSC_0592.jpg Sri Lanka A tall mountain with a flat top partially covered by fog, surrounded by lush green trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/b1372f75-bbd5-446b-a509-62b432a94f6a/DSC_0616.jpg Sri Lanka A large body of water with lily pads floating on the surface, two trees emerging from the water, and a mountainous landscape with two prominent rock formations in the background under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/f60a4dcf-8d48-49c6-a1af-387e53e525c7/DSC_0673.jpg Sri Lanka A lush green mountain landscape with a waterfall cascading down the rocks, surrounded by dense trees and a cloudy sky above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/0e816da0-e77a-40a7-92e5-83b87cb1a971/DSC_0677.jpg Sri Lanka Scenic view of mountains with dense green forests and a river flowing through the valley below, under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/6fda9ea2-2d3e-48e6-82ca-d5ab06eb1e9c/DSC_0684.jpg Sri Lanka A lush green hillside with dense vegetation and trees, featuring an old stone railway bridge crossing a river or valley. Several people are walking on or near the railway tracks on the bridge, enjoying the scenic view of the forested landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/6a33cc19-fb5f-4c25-a5be-c559d2fdffc8/DSC_0744.jpg Sri Lanka Scenic view of green hills and mountains with a small waterfall and stream in the foreground under a partly cloudy blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/451c4644-2121-4a3c-8812-0133394684ad/DSC_0761.jpg Sri Lanka A misty mountain landscape with dense green forests and a waterfall cascading down the mountainside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/c74e44a8-4e4d-4144-97ff-ec499adad5e0/PXL_20211028_043849259.MP.jpg Sri Lanka Ancient Buddhist shrine with a stone statue of Buddha sitting on a raised platform surrounded by tall, weathered stone pillars and carved stone figures, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/ab44196f-f170-466b-955b-54bc25d1c3df/PXL_20211028_100155023.MP.jpg Sri Lanka Painted ceiling with multiple figures and geometric patterns, decorated with flowers and traditional motifs, in a temple or historic site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/7a992af0-55ce-4eb8-87e1-a52c70a12325/PXL_20211028_100233113.MP.jpg Sri Lanka Numerous golden Buddha statues seated in meditation with decorative arches behind them in a temple, with colorful painted ceiling above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/de453889-7c10-40ab-9f6f-af9d95ef9e25/PXL_20211029_075046807.MP.jpg Sri Lanka A large mountain covered in thick greenery with clouds and fog surrounding it, and a small golden Buddha statue at the base of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/cc314bea-f7f1-4186-9eee-6d609e5eb63a/PXL_20211102_121809250.MP.jpg Sri Lanka A sunset over a calm ocean with a mostly cloudy sky, some clouds illuminated with soft pink and orange hues, and the sun just touching the horizon. https://www.wanderingruminations.com/lahaul-spiti daily 0.75 2026-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/282184c4-6192-476f-b982-a5a8f9670c75/DSC_0037.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Mountain landscape with rocky peaks, green slopes, purple and white wildflowers, and sheep grazing in the foreground, under cloudy skies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/6ed6f3a2-8252-4ebc-ad6b-43d887792a78/DSC_0035.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Sheep grazing on a green meadow filled with purple and yellow flowers, with tall rocky mountains and cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/5a3c6b27-7565-4858-83ff-d2ee71825a83/DSC_0049.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Sheep grazing on a grassy hillside with purple flowers, mountains in the background, and partly cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/b81559b6-8d93-42fe-a35a-90fc3e981438/DSC_0051.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Snow-capped mountains with rocky peaks, a valley with patches of green, and a partly cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/8282b26e-6cda-4cc3-ae7d-e49e0422c814/DSC_0061.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Mountain landscape with cloudy sky, rugged mountains, and green valley below, with text "WANDERING RUMINATIONS" and a signature at the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/e07e23d7-74d6-4bfe-a60b-b5d00d278c74/DSC_0068.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Mountain landscape with rugged peaks and steep slopes under a cloudy, dark sky, with some light highlighting the terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/29d925d4-a1f8-48e2-bffb-6bf6d9d12286/DSC_0078.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Cloudy sky over rugged mountain range with snow-capped peaks, dark terrain, and green slopes in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/c4defb4f-809a-4231-be3b-878d5558f25a/DSC_0083.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A mountain landscape with a snowy peak against a cloudy sky, rugged brown and dark gray slopes in the foreground, and text at the bottom reading 'Wandering Ruminations' and a signature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/fe116ba4-441e-45f5-bf48-4d1dd6cbf580/DSC_0085.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Snow-covered rugged mountain peaks under a cloudy blue sky. Dark foreground slopes lead up to the peaks, with faint snow patches visible. Text at the bottom reads "WANDERING RUMINATIONS" and "Tanya Riz." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/67d3d189-7133-4b64-9adf-59aa08edbd41/DSC_0090.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Mountain landscape with dark rolling hills and clouds in the sky. Fog settles around the peaks. Overcast weather with a moody atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/05f5edf1-7c1d-46c9-84b1-8a61070ff612/DSC_0093.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A rugged mountain with peaks shrouded partially in clouds and mist, viewed from the base looking upward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/512199fd-c779-4f34-a6b0-40cc41223386/DSC_0100.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Mountain landscape with rugged hills and a small village at the base, under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/f268cd7b-d362-496e-a2cf-a7d12ed10e45/DSC_0114.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A large mountainside with steep, rocky cliffs and a cluster of white buildings built into the hillside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/b3747ab9-a3a8-4d38-ae01-35fd41256269/DSC_0126.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Two children, a girl and a boy, sitting on a concrete step outdoors near trees. The girl wears a maroon robe and a hood, and the boy wears a similar maroon robe with colorful sandals. They appear to be smiling or in a relaxed mood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/7d440f24-3730-4500-99e2-d0242284b042/DSC_0145.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A smiling young boy with short dark hair wearing a maroon jacket outdoors, with trees and greenery in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/5c3c4789-bc4a-4c02-8ae3-f7bb31ed27b0/DSC_0152.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Two young boys, with dark hair, wearing traditional maroon robes, standing close together against a concrete wall. One boy is blowing soap bubbles with a green bubble wand, while the other watches closely. Background shows a blurred green and brown outdoor setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/a6373e79-10ec-44d7-a3c6-432cfcf76e90/DSC_0158.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A mountainous landscape with a river flowing through a valley. There is a small structure with a golden roof at the bottom of the image and snow-capped peaks in the background. The sky is partly cloudy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/9771c3f8-708e-4879-bbd2-dcfea70324de/DSC_0161.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A vast mountain landscape with rugged peaks, a river flowing through the valley, and a partly cloudy sky above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/1cbf524f-ed98-4c20-9c9c-5f73a2669fe0/DSC_0171.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A man sitting near a traditional wood fire in a rustic kitchen, with blackened walls and hanging metal pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/0d0da3ab-d08e-4f86-9d34-007ecabd11c1/DSC_0176.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A temple with golden roofs and pink pillars situated at the base of a hillside under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/3b48e42b-725a-4755-80ab-eb11790edb30/DSC_0181.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Sunset over rugged mountain landscape with a partly cloudy sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/406c59b3-fddd-4b34-9534-25b23f0cacc9/DSC_0221.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Sunset over dark mountain range with colorful sky including shades of pink, purple, and blue, and some clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/3cb0743c-8f32-40e9-9816-64af1c13cda8/DSC_0236.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Scenic view of a rural village with white houses, rolling hills, and mountains in the background. Clouds cover the mountain peaks, with a hint of blue sky showing through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/dd59dd53-d560-4506-91a3-23b165673445/DSC_0247.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A remote mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks, cloudy skies, and a small village with white buildings and dark roofs in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/81c2cf49-2585-4e99-9604-f7793c257104/DSC_0248.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A tall mountain with snow on its peak and slopes, with a small Buddhist shrine and prayer flags in the foreground, under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/270329ba-c989-477e-9b8e-a903fecd1bbc/DSC_0273.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A rural scene with lush green farmland, traditional white houses with thatched roofs, and a mountainous backdrop with snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/6a7a3062-9089-4ddd-aef8-7e626405adaf/DSC_0307.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Night sky filled with stars over mountains and a few buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/cfe844ff-6560-43b3-af61-4f8e1ada79f3/DSC_0310.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Night sky filled with countless stars, some bright and prominent, with a faint Milky Way galaxy visible. Low clouds are present at the bottom of the image. The text 'WANDERING | RUMINATIONS' and a signature are at the bottom center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/aa73fbd8-dd0a-4917-b7a6-030419fcfc5e/DSC_0324.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A person sitting on a decorated platform or statue, gazing at a clear, starry night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/7a2f89f7-4689-4365-941f-3fa5bfafa580/DSC_0334.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A young child in colorful traditional clothing and a knit hat with braids, standing in front of a stack of firewood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/12570166-3ad3-4d1d-a2d0-2ab7104b9102/DSC_0335.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A young girl with long dark hair and a striped green, white, and black sweater standing among stacked logs of wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/aeeb54ee-0af7-473d-9990-905ce043b498/DSC_0373.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A man with tan skin, blue eyes, and a reddish-brown beanie wearing a yellow jacket with a maroon scarf, standing in a small opening in a brick wall with colorful blue and red paint, smiling and looking at the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/a6338514-54d2-42bc-abcb-f809f2a7dd93/DSC_0375.jpg Lahaul & Spiti A man wearing red robes, a hat, glasses, and sandals standing in a doorway, holding a bottle, with another person sitting in the background inside a wooden structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/b19f8ae0-ed39-4c20-aaa2-754dfcea61a8/DSC_0412.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Close-up of a hand holding a golden Tibetan prayer wheel against a rocky background, with bundles of prayer flags or cloth nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/12a1add3-9ce5-4661-b889-4cbfb4b2282a/DSC_0420.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Close-up of an elderly man with dark hair, wearing a traditional embroidered hat and a dark maroon cape, looking thoughtfully into the distance against a black background. The text 'WANDERING | RUMINATIONS' and 'Tanya R' is visible at the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67526ba119ca244cc290da14/d61fda2b-6d29-44de-81dd-985c7ae18525/DSC_0448.jpg Lahaul & Spiti Sun shining over a mountainside, illuminating tall grass in the foreground. 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