Inner voice

November 13, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Have you ever wondered what are inner voices, which convinces you to decide what is right or wrong? It is our voice, but the messages received, are the values and teachings from our parents. Little things which they have kept repeating, what is good or bad comes in the form of voice. We can hear […]

Burg Eltz

February 18, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Eltz castle, the most beautiful castle I have ever visited, located in Wierschem, Germany. It’s a lonely castle towering high on a huge rock, in Eltz forest, surrounded by river. It is one of the castle which has remained undestroyed by wars. The castle is still owned by the same family, which had built it. […]

Nello and Patrasche, an unconditional friendship

January 25, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

The monument of boy, Nello and his dog, Patrasche, sleeping under a cobblestone blanket is seen in front of Antwerp’s cathedral. This monument is designed by artist Batist Vermeulen. Nello and Patrasche Nello and Patrasche are the main characters of novel, A dog of Flanders written by English author Marie Louise de la Ramée, in 1872. […]

Varamahalakshmi vratha

August 24, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Varamahalakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Pooja of Varamahalakshmi (Vara Mahalakshmi Vratha) is celebrated by Hindu’s in South India, on Friday, in the month of Sravana. Goddess Lakshmi has 8 different forms and performing this particular vratha is said to impress all her forms, hence, good health will be bestowed to the family. […]

Brugge, Belgium

August 9, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Brugge is the most beautiful, picturesque city in the province of West Flanders, in Belgium. The city is surrounded with water and canals. Hence, also referred as Venice of North. A fairy tale land to stroll around and be fascinated with the architecture, old buildings, windmills and cobbled stone street. Bollywood movie PK was also shot […]

Valkenburg

May 15, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Valkenburg aan de Geul is a city situated in the southeastern part of the Netherlands. River Geul flows in the town of Valkenburg, hence the name ‘aan de Geul’. Major tourist attractions which we visited includes Valkenburg castle, the Grendel gate and the city centre Castle ruins: This attraction is just a remainder of what was […]

Ghungroo, a musical anklet

April 23, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Ghungroo is one of the many small metallic bells strung together, to form a musical anklet, tied to the feet of Indian classical dancers of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, odissi, etc. Sometimes, it is also worn by Indian folk dancers and also used as a piece of orchestra. A single string of ghungroos can range from 50 to greater than […]

Awakening

April 16, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

The most awakening moment in my life is when I realised life is all about making choices. We are what we choose to become. The decision of what we want, is solely ours. There are people who have made bad choices in life and later regret. But the choice is ours to either move on […]

Rama Navami

April 10, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

According to Hindu religion, Rama is considered as the 7th avatar of Lord Vishnu who was born to queen Kaushalya and king Dasharath in Ayodhya, destined to destroy Ravana, a demon king who ruled Lanka. Birth of Lord Rama is celebrated as Rama Navami in the beginning of spring season. Lord Rama is always worshipped […]

Sunset colors

April 2, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I always feel that evening sky is other way of nature trying to convey that good things still exists. No matter how the day was, but there is still a possibility of ending the day beautifully. Weekly photography challenge: Rise/set