Tag: India

Supporting the Taj

Supporting the Taj

The Taj Mahal has several red sandstone buildings on two sides. They are the mausoleums of his other wives, as Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan were buried in the main, white marble tomb. A mosque and a darwaza (gateway) protect and lead to the Taj from the sides. Its towers are angled to fall away from the main tomb, in case of an earthquake. Built in 17th century and destined to remain unparalleled.

Weekly photo challenge: (Merge)

In Delhi and possibly other places in India, several small time tailors sit under trees and mend clothes, sew drapes and alter pants for very cheap. Sitting amidst traffic, this guy’s sewing machine looked out of place to me, back in January when I… Continue Reading “Weekly photo challenge: (Merge)”

Independence and freedom, spirit and body

The photo is not from today, I just remembered their freedom. Maybe one day my country will really be free. In the meanwhile, maybe some people will really be interested in science, even if they don’t want to read what I wrote 😛 I… Continue Reading “Independence and freedom, spirit and body”

More street food

More street food

Obviously, I am fending hunger, nostalgia and hime sickness..

Peanut satchets

Peanut satchets

Immensely popular street snack, neatly packaged and sold especially in winter. Kolkata, India.