Impressive Paintings at Ajantha Caves

in darkness an art unfolds lighting the senses Taken in the AjanthaCaves, Maharashtra, this painting depicts Panini holding a lotus flower (click on name to read info on Wikipedia) These impressive paintings are a sight to behold and the experience … Continue reading “Impressive Paintings at Ajantha Caves”

Exploring the beauty of the Ellora Caves

true skill; transforming rock to a work of art Taken in the caves of Ellora, Maharashtra. This is the first of the caves in Ellora and the biggest of all.  This entire work is supposed to be created from one … Continue reading “Exploring the beauty of the Ellora Caves”

Trinity Sculpture of Elephanta Caves

 always watching they smile at mans’ antics Taken at Elephanta Caves a ferry ride away from The Gateway of India, Mumbai, the age of this sculpture and its origin is yet to be found according to the guides we met … Continue reading “Trinity Sculpture of Elephanta Caves”

A2Z Challenge sneak peek – A bit of everything

  clothes all over washing dirty linen a way of life This is the famous Dhobi Ghat of Mumbai  which has also inspired a movie by the same name. Though we did not enter it, it did give a strange … Continue reading “A2Z Challenge sneak peek – A bit of everything”

Bibi ka Maqbara – Mini Taj

Built by Aurangazeb in honor of his first wife, Dilras Banu Begum, it was completed by his son…Called Bibi ka Maqbara, it tries to replicate the Tajmahal and was designed by Ata-ullah, son of Ustad Ahmad Lahauri, the architect of … Continue reading “Bibi ka Maqbara – Mini Taj”