Jaivana- The Worlds Largest Cannon on the Wheels? Jaipur, Rajasthan When I visited Jaipur last year, I remember reading about the Jaivana cannon. It is also thought to be one of the largest one on the wheels in the world. I tried searching for it today and could not find an authentic source that says…
Author: Mridula Dwivedi
All Dressed Up!
All Dressed Up to See the Taj Mahal, Agra
Ayurvedic Davakhana- A Very Common Roadside Site
Naya Jeevan Ayurvedic Davakhana– New Life Ayurvedic Medicine I have often been quite curious about the road side medicine shops. I wonder what type of medicine they practice. And of course at another level it is quite sad that this could be a place to dispense medicine.
Attractions at Bundi- The Garh Palace
The Garh Palace is one of the main attractions at Bundi. It is up a hill and towers over the city, only next to it is the eyesore of the Bundi TV Tower. Signboard Near Garh Palace, Bundi, Rajasthan As the signboard informs us, garh Palace is the private property of the current Maharaja Ranjeet…
Jaipur Foot
A Man with the Jaipur Foot, New Delhi Railway Station I saw his man walking with a Jaipur Foot in hand and with a water bottle inside it. I wondered if I should click a picture but then decided why not. His leg that is not visible in the picture was a Jaipur foot too….
And Yet More Truck Art
Colorful Truck Art You can’t blame me for posting these, I can only post what I see most! And you have to admit this one was quite colorful. Of course this time we have ‘blow horn’ and not ‘horn please.
Attractions at Bundi- Sukh Mahal and the Kipling Connection
Sukh Mahal was referred to us by the guards at Chitrashala at Bundi. When we asked if it was far away, they convinced us that it was. It was anyway aournd 11 am and it was hot only as it gets in a desert. So, we decided to hire an auto. It was on the…
Meet the Newest Member of the Brat Pack
There are Brat 1 and 2 and then there is Brat 3. So meet Brat 4 now. Chhavi is 2 and the Newest of the Brat pack. We brought her home an hour ago. She has already traveled with me and Sesha from Chandigarh to New Delhi and she is an angel. I mean she…
Lazy Sunday Photo- Red Wattled Lapwing at Nawal Sarag, Bundi
Red Wattled Lapwing at Nawal Sagar, Bundi
Lazy Sunday Photo- Tea Shop at Ilaka above Triund
Tea Shop at Ilaka above Triund, Himachal Pradesh