Sunset Over Bridge
कहीं दूर जब दिन ढल जाए
सांझ की दुल्हन बदन चुराए
चुपके से आए
मेरे ख़यालों के आँगन में
कोई सपनों के दीप जलाए
कभी यूँ ही जब हुई बोझल साँसें
भर आई बैठे बैठे जब यूँ ही आँखें
कभी मचल के प्यार से चल के
छुए कोई मुझे पर नज़र ना आए
कहीं दूर जब दिन ढल जाए
कहीं तो यह दिल कभी मिल नहीं पाते
कहीं पे निकल आए जन्मों के नाते
थमी थी उलझन बैरी अपना मान
अपना ही होके सहे दर्द पराए
कहीं दूर जब दिन ढल जाए
The song is from the Hindi movie Anand.
In the backdrop you can see the Vidyasagar Setu, popularly known as the second Hooghly Bridge is situated about 2 kilometers south of Howrah Bridge, Kolkata. The Vidyasagar Setu is a suspension bridge of Kolkata across the Hooghly connecting the city to its twin city of Howrah. Vidyasagar Setu at Kolkata is supported by 121 wire cables. The Vidyasagar Setu at Kolkata is 457 meters long and 115 meters wide. This graceful structure of the Vidyasagar Setu in Kolkata stands on four pylons. The huge foundation is 100 meters deep.
Riot Of Colors
These are sarees kept on shelves…I have never seen such a riot of colors anywhere else so had to capture this 
Gubbare
When we’re two balloons, and together our direction is up, chances are we’ve found the right person. Our soulmate is the one who makes life come to life.
Gubbare means Balloons in Hindi. I simply love balloons…even now!! I always buy one for myself during festival time. What do you do to keep the inner child alive?
Tiny Shoes
Outside in the courtyard of Bada Imambara, there is a man who sits under an umbrella and sells tiny versions of shoes worn by the Nawab and Begum. There is no bargaining at his “shop”. But the shoes were so cute that many people buy several pairs. Thats what I call entrepreneurship.
Taken at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hall of Grandeur
The Bada Imambara complex comprises of a great hall, situated at the end of an impressive courtyard. The same roof covers three halls in all, the Persian Hall, the China Hall and the Indian Hall.
The Persian or the central hall of the Imambara is almost 50 metres long and 16 metres wide. The ceiling of this columnless hall is more than 15 metres high. The hall is one of the largest of its kind in the world without any external support of wood, iron, or stone beams. The roof has been put together with interlocking bricks without using a beam or a girder. Hence, it is viewed as a unique achievement of architecture.
But the monument is not well maintained by U.P tourism. There are cobwebs, paint peeling off walls, names scratched on wall by people and above all the mark of U.P. – paan stains.
Reflection of Luxury
The Hussainabad Imambara is a major tourist attraction of Lucknow. The monument was built by Mohammed Ali Shah in the year 1837. The tombs of Mohammed Ali Shah and his mother are located over here. The walls of the monument are decorated with Arabic verses that have been carved beautifully by efficient craftsmen. The structure has an imposing white colored dome and many pillars or minarets. The interiors of the monument are worth seeing. They have been decorated beautifully with elaborate chandeliers, mirrors with gold frames, the majestic throne of the King. There are small miniatures of the Taj Mahal on either side of the monument.
Taken at Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh, India
Good Vs Evil
“Forget not, the truly good is invariably more powerful than the most malignant evil.”
Dussehra is celebrated in India as the day of Lord Rama’s victory over king Ravana, the 10-headed demon king of Lanka who had abducted Rama’s wife, Sita. It is the celebration of the Victory of Good over Evil. After the Ram Lila (enactment of scenes from Ramayana) the effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnath are burnt. These effigies are filled with firecrackers and the whole event is spectacular.
This is Meghnath burning in the flames of goodness
Giant Wheel
Life is like a giant wheel..There are moments that take you to great heights and then there are some which take you to lowest depths. But the important thing to be kept in mind is that -Nothing lasts forever be it happy moments or sad moments. Sad moments just seem to last longer because that is when we pay attention!
Just enjoy the ride because you are lucky to have a life!! Life is really beautiful!
Bangles
चूड़ी मज़ा ना देगी कंगन मज़ा ना देगा
चूड़ी मज़ा ना देगी कंगन मज़ा ना देगा
तेरे बेगैर साजन
तेरे बेगैर साजन
सावन मज़ा ना देगा
This song is from the Hindi movie Sanam Bewafa
Bangles or Chudi are traditional ornaments worn by Indian women and Pakistani women, especially Hindus. They are circular in shape, and, unlike bracelets, are not flexible. They are made of numerous precious as well as non-precious materials such as gold, silver, platinum, glass, wood, ferrous metals, plastic, etc. Bangles are part of traditional Indian jewelry. They are usually worn in pairs by women, one or more on each arm. Most Indian women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles or combination of both.
Who will buy these delicate, bright
Rainbow-tinted circles of light?
Lustrous tokens of radiant lives,
For happy daughters and happy wives.
Some are meet for a maiden’s wrist,
Silver and blue as the mountain mist,
Some are flushed like the buds that dream
On the tranquil brow of a woodland stream,
Some are aglow with the bloom that cleaves
To the limpid glory of new born leaves
~ Sarojini Naidu “The Bangle Sellers”
Rajnigandha or Tuberose
रजनीगंधा फूल तुम्हारे, महके यूँ ही जीवन में
यूँ ही महके प्रीत पिया की, मेरे अनुरागी मन में
अधिकार ये जब से साजन का हर धड़कन पे माना मैने
मैं जब से उनके साथ बँधी, ये भेद तभी जाना मैने
कितना सुख है बंधन में
रजनीगंधा फूल तुम्हारे, महके यूँ ही जीवन में
यूँ ही महके प्रीत पिया की, मेरे अनुरागी मन में
हर पल मेरी इन आँखों में बस रहते है सपने उनके
हर पल मेरी इन आँखों में बस रहते है सपने उनके
मन कहता है मैं रंगों की एक प्यार भरी बदली बन के
बर्सू उनके आँगन में
रजनीगंधा फूल तुम्हारे, महके यूँ ही जीवन में
यूँ ही महके प्रीत पिया की, मेरे अनुरागी मन में
Thats the title song from the Hindi movie Rajnignadha (1974)
Rajnigandha or the tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) is a perennial night-blooming plant thought to be native to Mexico.
It is a prominent plant in Indian culture and mythology. The flowers are used in wedding ceremonies, garlands, decoration and various traditional rituals. Its Hindi name is “Rajnigandha” which means “night-fragrant” (rajni=night; gandha=fragrance). In Bengali, it is called “Rojoni-Gondha”, meaning “Scent of the Night”. In parts of South India, it is known as “Sugandaraja”, which translates to “king of fragrance/smell”. In Tamil Nadu it is called as Sambangi or nilasambangi and traditionally used in all type of garlanding especially in south Indian marriages.
In Singapore it is called Xinxiao which means “that on which the moth rests”. In Indonesia it is called “bunga sedap malam”, meaning fragrant night flower. In Cuba it is called “azucena” which is the name given to amaryllis in Mexico. In Iran the tuberose is known as “Gole Maryam” (“Mary flower”) and the oil extracted from the flower is used as a perfume.
Reema
Nomad
