THE DAKSHINACHITRA LIBRARY: A TREASURE TROVE FOR ART LOVERS

I climbed up the staircase. On my way up, I saw a lovely set of yellow lampshades decorating the white wall on my left. A beautiful lady dressed in hues of kumkum red, holding an instrument in her hand, adorned with traditional jewellery lent the lampshade an ethnic tinge. There was something about the decor that made me like the place at once.

As I climbed further, I reached a corridor. I turned left and found the glass door that opened into the world where I believe I belonged. I pushed the door and entered. Wooden cabinets with glass doors were lined in a row. One glimpse at what they housed was enough to tell me that the next hour was going to be spent there.

THE GLORIOUS PAST WAKING UP TO A NEW DAY!

In the early hours of the day, the beautiful Laxmi Niwas Palace at Bikaner wakes up to the sights and sounds of yet another day at this magnificent city. – Bikaner, Rajasthan

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Early Bird.”

TRADITION AT ITS BEST

Movement is ephemeral. Each second it changes. And nothing depicts movement better than dance. Photo taken at the Lakshmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.

It may be noted that the photograph was taken after consent as it was a performance for an audience.

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Ephemeral.”

WHAT MAKES CHENNAI HOME

To me, Chennai is home. It has been home for the last twenty one years. Whether I decide to settle in London or Paris, Bihar or Kerala, Chennai will be my home. But what’s there in Chennai? Why is it synonymous to home?

Well, what Chennai is to me, Delhi or Bombay is to you. My childhood memories, the sights and sounds of Chennai, the people, the history, the culture, the food – that gives it the feel of home.

MYLAPORE CALLING ONCE AGAIN!

Golu dolls sold near the Mylapore Tank

CHENNAI: Chennai is all set for the festive season and Mylapore is the place to be in. From colourful dolls to flowers, coconuts to fruits and bangles to slippers and bags, the streets of Mylapore have it all.