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Rocks and Monolithic Temples of Mahabalipuram, India

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

Mahabalipuram (or Mamallapuram) is one of the most beautiful places I have visited in India in the past two years. The combination of beach and rocks AND the awesome monolithic structures makes the place so special that, by the end … Continue reading →

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The Banyan Tree of Auroville

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

I always thought बर (Banyan) was the husband of पीपल (Peepal). It’s not because the word बर also means husband in Nepali . It’s probably because I have always seen these trees together on चौतारीहरु (chautaris) in villages- mostly on … Continue reading →

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A trip to Manali, India

Posted on July 7, 2010 by

Next post: At the Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India Pavan Nithin arrived at my apartment in the morning. Were I ‘up for this trip to Manali’ in the evening? He wanted to know. He had asked me the same question a … Continue reading →

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A Tired Indian

Posted on March 28, 2010 by

Palika Bazaar is an underground market in central Delhi that is popular among the people who can’t afford to go to fancy malls and nearby branded outlets in Connaught Place. Above the bustling market is a peaceful and not so … Continue reading →

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Happy Holi India! (and JNU Chaat Festival)

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

Every year the hilly Nepal and Kathmandu Valley celebrate Holi (Fagu Purnima) a day before the rest of the country and India do the same. This year it was Holi-Day in Kathmandu and Holi-Eve in India when these photos were … Continue reading →

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