Taj heaven inside Agra hell
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One of my favorite spots on earth
Today I’m in Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, with Joel, Kate and David. We’re meeting David’s friend Julie there as well. The blog is running on autopilot for a week or so until I’m back in Delhi
As many people know by now, I’m not a fan of Agra and its predatory ways. Of course, Agra is home to a Wonder of the World, the Taj Mahal, so an occasional visit with friends is unavoidable.
Thankfully, inside the Taj complex, I’ve found one of the most peaceful spots on the planet. Especially early in the day. I took the above photo inside the mosque just west of the Taj.
I spent a long, morning hour in prayer there in 2002, before this caretaker came by to splash water on the floor and sweep. The tourist crush showed up soon after to ruin the moment. Continue reading this entry » » »
Tags: agra, india, muslim, peace, photography, religion, taj, taj mahal, tomb, tourism
Peace on earth
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Paradise found: Empty beaches near Kalapathar, Havelock
Tags: andaman and nicobar, beach, havelock, india, isolation, kalapathar, paradise, peace, photography
A haven from Delhi’s hustle
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under india
The Lodi Gardens in near south Delhi, not far from Khan Market, are the inner city’s green lung.
It’s a haven, sanctuary, retreat and oasis from the modern desert of construction and hustle that is India’s capital.
The gardens cover 90 some acres containing various monuments and ruins dating as far back as the 1400s. The photo at right is the Sheesh Gumbad, a burial tomb built during the reign of Sikander Lodi, as viewed from the Bara Gumbad, a large domed structure attached to a mosque.
The gardens are also home to stands of forest, flocks of large green parakeets, politicians taking power walks, families on a picnic and lovers enjoying a romantic afternoon.
And me; I’ve gone there at least every other day just to breathe, relax and people watch.
Tags: delhi, environment, india, lodi gardens, peace, photography, tourism, wildlife
