Delhi with Avinash & Friends: Prachi's Postings

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ready for delivery

Milk cans ready to travel some distance from Gurgaon to reach Delhi.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Electronic Delight

A road side elecrtronic shop at Pahaarganj market, Delhi

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Twisted to perfection

Toys made of twisted metal wires at Meena Bazaar Delhi

Friday, May 1, 2009

Playing with fire

Folk artists performing at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, India

Monday, April 27, 2009

Random Pics

Cola vs Water-Branded crisis at JJ Colony.

Counting The cap...A cap vendor outside Jama Masjid

Do save Calcutta delight in Delhi

This one is Govt. authorised you see!!

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sky is the Limit

Delhi sky on 14th April

Some chances of rain there?

Orange delight in the western sky ar Gurgaon(a Delhi's satelite town.)

Clouds some pattern at. Stephen's College, New Delhi

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Going back home

Birds on way back to their home as sun sets in New Delhi, India

Friday, February 27, 2009

School Time

School kids line up to get in the bus at Rajouri Garden, West Delhi, India

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Early morning prayer Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, New Delhi: Tired of hovering in crowded shopping malls of the city, I along with few of my friends decided to visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Connaught place, Delhi.Iit was very peaceful experience, the whole place is very soothing and complete tonic to tired minds,
must visit if you get chance to visit this peace ful place.

Early Morning Bangla Sahib Gurudwara : Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, the biggest gurudwara in Delhi was at one time the bungalow of Raja Jai Singh Amber of Jaipur. In 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru Harkishan Dev resided here during his visit to Delhi. The Samovar situated in the compound is believed to be blessed by the guru and hence, it is held sacred by the sikhs. The gurudwara also has an art gallery and a hospital is situated in the building.

Corridor of Gurudwara early in the morning:

Religious relevance, One of the most auspicious religious places for Sikhs, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located along
Baba Khadag Singh Marg in Central Delhi area.This Gurdwara is associated with the Eighth Guru, Shri Guru Harkishan Sahib Ji. Guru Sahib was summoned by the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, on the complaint of his elder brother, Ram Rai. After first refusing to come to Delhi, the young Guru decided on the visit when Raja Jai Singh offered to take care of his security.

The Legend The legend has it that the Guru blessed the water of a pond situated nearby as it received the virtues of curing people suffering from dreaded diseases like cholera and small pox. The tank exists even today, continues to be worshipped by the Sikhs. Also located within Gurudwara premises, is a magnificent museum-Baba Baghel Sing Museum.On reaching Delhi, the Guru stayed at the bungalow of Raja Jai Singh, the present site of the Gurdwara. However, he steadfastly refused to meet Aurangzeb. During this time, a cholera and smallpox epidemic swept Delhi. Without heed to his health, Guru Harkrishen went about serving the poor and the needy. As if he took over the sickness of the people of Delhi on himself, he contracted smallpox and breathed his last in March, 1664.

Reverence Hindus and Sikhs pay their respect to the memory of Guru Harkrishan, nominated as successor by the seventh Guru, Sri Har Rai. He passed away on October 6, 1661 A.D. When only a little over five year old, he had been tried and tested as a perfect fearless and fully illuminated soul.

About Gurudwara Management Committee Gurudwara Management Committee runs a hospital in the basement of the Gurudwara building. Besides, the Khalsa Girls School is located in the adjoining building. A tank 225 x 235 ft. with 18 ft. wide Parikarma and 12 ft wide varandah along its three sides has been constructed entirely with people's contribution and voluntary labour.

The Art Gallery The Art Gallery located in the basement of the Gurdwara is also very popular with visitors. They evince keen interest in the paintings depicting historical events connected with Sikh history. It is named after the Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh who supervised the construction of nine Sikh shrines in Delhi in 1783 during the time of Shah Alam II.

Spicy Delhi

Spice Market, Kari Baoli Road, Old Delhi: I went to see the spice market on saturday and it was one of the most interesting experiences I had in Delhi. It was great to see how spices are traded and the vibrancy of the market.
Colors of Old Delhi: Spotted this coloful house in the heart of Old Delhi at Kari Baoli Road, I just loved the colors of it.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Marriage & Money

Waiting: With wedding season on & Delhites are known for show of its big business time for these members of band group. During this busy wedding season, band members wait for a ride outside the Red Fort, which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Lonely Delhi

With so many lonely souls around us it 's inexcusably selfish to be lonely alone

Unless we love and are loved, each of us is alone, each of us is deeply lonely. Dreams have only one owner at a time. That's why dreamers are lonely.

I've sold my soul for freedom. It's lonely but it's sweet.The road had the lonely times, but I kept myself busy.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Dating with Nature

Romancing with moon, Gurgaon: For a moment I conjecture with 'Chandrayaan' accomplishing moon some time in future that era will also come when duo will date on moon, candle lit, and earth to observe from moon, it would be majestic sensation, isn’t it?……how would that sensation be? Will that ever be feasible?

In love with flowers: Couple of months back I sowed some Cosmos
seeds in my garden! and Vola! I have sooo many beautiful flowers in my garden. and look... who came to visit them ;-)

Civilised Sunset at Gurgon:

Maybe not now

but someday soon,

We'll meet not under the sun

but beneath the moon.

The Brown Rock Chat (also called the Indian Chat) is a fairly common bird in our garden.I have seen the rock chat singing away in solitary splendour around April-May, which may be their mating season. They can often be seen on prominent roof corners of buildings, and are well-known for their ability to mimic the songs of several species.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Color for festival

Two young boys mix colors at a dye-making business in Delhi, India. The blood-red brew is blended with corn flour then spread on a roof for drying. The resulting powder is then ready to be tossed by celebrants of India's colorful Holi festival.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Random Pics: A day in life of Delhi

Day starts : Sunrise at Red Fort as another day in life of Delhi initiates.

She didnt wanted any day to start: Her fate scripted by Hindu law, an Untouchable girl can imagine little else than working along the Yamuna River in Delhi as a Dhobi. Members of this clothes-washing caste handle items 'polluted' by blood or human waste."

Its work time: A porter carries a load of goods through the crowded market area of Old Delhi, a labyrinth of lanes flanked by mostly 17th-century homes.

Time to look for some food in walled city

Another day comes to an end: silhouetted vivid tower sunset Gurgaon

Night Time: Everybody home on a cold foggy Delhi Night

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Capital Wastage: VIP Security

With mounted escorted, a limousine carrying the President of India, New Delhi, India.
Around 15,000 Delhi Police personnel out of its strength of 60,000 guard the VIPs, who include ministers, politicians, bureaucrats, judges, religious leaders, lawyers and a few journalists.There is an estimate that approximately Rs.6 billion of taxpayers' money is spent annually on the salary of the security staff involved in such duties.

Fleet of VIP ambassadors throng to 10 Janpath, after another day ends at New Delhi, India.
The SPG has seen its 2008-09 budget go up from Rs.1.17 billion to Rs.1.80 billion, while the NSG had its budget marginally reduced from Rs.1.59 billion to Rs.1.58 billion. After P. Chidambaram was appointed home minister, security cover to at least 50 VIPs has reportedly been scaled down as the intelligence agencies made fresh assessments of security threats to ministers and other politicians.