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guntur chilli market

A Visit to the Guntur Chilli Market

Posted on July 27, 2019September 21, 2022

I recently visited Viayawada, Andhra Pradesh on an invitation from Novotel Vijayawada Varun Hotel. A trip to the Guntur Chili Market was on my itinerary and I am glad I went. Guntur Chilli Market is an offbeat place which can give you some real good photo opportunities. If you speak the local language, Telugu, you…

Sil Batta and Chakki

Traditioanl Indian Stone Grinders

Posted on November 25, 2012April 21, 2025

Stone grinders have gone out of fashion in urban India. But when I was growing up we had both sil batta (on the right in the photo) and chakki (the round one on the left) at my home! This is what was used to grind pulses (using the round one called chakki), masala (spices) and chatni…

Red Chillies

April has Been More of Photography and Less of Travel

Posted on April 26, 2012April 26, 2025

April has not been great travel wise. But it looks like I will after all go to Chandigarh for work. Hope May will be a different month travel wise. So for a few more days I will have to manage with pictures rather than travel tales.

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