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Entries from September 2009

Ramadan Mubarak

September 21st, 2009 by mohitg | No Comments

Ramadan Mubarak

One of the most sacred Islamic occassions, Ramadan is observed during the ninth and holiest Islamic month of the same name, a time when the great Prophet Muhammad was said to have received the knowledge of Quran…


Sam Sand Dunes: Camel Racing

September 17th, 2009 by mohitg | No Comments

Sam Sand Dunes: Camel Racing

In Rajasthan, as in other deserts, camels play a vital role in the daily life right from transportation, food, to being part of all various traditions and festivities. The tradition of Camel Racing, which can be traced back to desert culture of the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East, is one such tradition which is part of nearly all Thar festivities…


Chai: The Special Indian Milk Tea

September 14th, 2009 by mohitg | 1 Comment

Chai: The Special Indian Milk Tea

Chandni Chowk and the area around is hub to some of the tastiest food in India whether it’s Kebabs, Tandoori Chicken, Paranthas or just a cup of milk tea (chai).


A frame within a frame

September 10th, 2009 by mohitg | No Comments

A frame within a frame

I love walking down the streets and observing the life within. These streets speaks so much about the place and the people. Filled with rhythms of everyday life, they have a certain dynamism and energy associated with them and you see a different frame each time you pass through them. These streets just act as an extension to the neighbourhood – the boundary between inside and outside becomes blurry.


Kali Visarjan

September 9th, 2009 by mohitg | No Comments

Kali Visarjan

Kali Visarjan is the concluding event of Durga Puja (or Vijayadashmi). During Durga puja, the idols of Goddess Durga (Kali) are worshipped for nine days in beautifully decorated pandaals. On the tenth day (known as VijayaDashmi),the ‘Visarjan’ or immersion of idols in sea or river waters is performed…


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