View of Lake Pichola in the City of Lakes- Udaipur! A chatri' overlooking what is called “the world’s first man-made micro system of river diversion, linkage and watershed management.” A serene view of Lake Pichola which was first created by Banjara tribes in around 1362 and later de silted and expanded by Maharana Udai Singh … Continue reading City of Lakes
A place cannot be judged solely on the basis of its appearance, history and culture, the people matter too. The most beautiful spot on earth would lose its appeal if the inhabitants were unfriendly or unwelcoming. Here I must confess that I was guilty of having a few stereotypical misconceptions about the kind of people … Continue reading Padharo Mhare Desh- Discovering Rajasthan, Part 3
Think Rajasthan and the mind immediately conjures up images of sand dunes in the desert, camels, colourful dancers, men sporting turbans and bushy moustaches- the usual stereotypes. While stereotypes are based on the truth, it is also a fact that they deal largely in superficialities. Another damning stereotype of Rajasthan is the typical image of … Continue reading Padharo Mhare Desh- Discovering Rajasthan, Part 1
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