Qutub Minar, Delhi - India

Qutub Minar
Architectural patterns of qutub minar on the top of Qutub minar

Qutub minar, the tallest Tower monument in India

Quwwat-ul-islam mosque compound in the Historic structures around qutub minar

The Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish lies, the son-in-law of Qutabuddin Aibak

Different style motifs on qutub minar complex, you can see the mixtures of All Indian Relegion's symbols and style
Asoka Pillar in the Qutub Minar Complex
Ashoka Pilar


Arabic Calligraphy on walls in Qutub minar complex.

This historic place is situated in Delhi, and one of the most visited Tourist place in Delhi.

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The Golden Reflection

Golden Temple in Amritsar

Right from my childhood, when I read about Golden Temple in my study books, I used to wonder that how come an entire temple is built up of gold; or it is the golden color that attributes to its name. So, visiting Amritsar had a prime intention – to pay a visit to this religious abode of the Sikhs. The first glance of spectacular Golden Temple left me spellbound, when I first saw it from a distance at evening time.

Though I visited it again at day time, I will never be able to forget the first glance of Golden Temple. It is situated amidst a lake and what I found was a bridge that leads to the magnificent temple. It is really impossible to pen down the beauty of that well lit architectural splendor under the moonlight. It was really impossible to infer which looked more beautiful- the Golden Temple above water or its reflection in the pellucid lake water. It remains to be the most cherishing moment of my entire Amritsar trip.

Golden Temple is not only one of the prime religious buildings of the Sikhs, but its architectural brilliance attracts people from all over the nation, irrespective of religious affinity. It is also known as Darbar Sahib or Harmandir Sahib, though it is much popular by the name of Golden Temple. Pictures India has portrayed the beauty of Golden temple, at its best.

Colorful Vase - Adding Life To The Interior Decor

Partial View Of A Colorful Vase

For some days I was thinking of changing the interior decor of the house, as I was bored at the arrangement of artifacts and the overall décor. I completely believe in that notion that sometimes a little change in room décor can uplift the mood. As overall remodeling is quite a costly affair, I thought of rearranging the position of artifacts with obviously the inclusion of something new. I am often indecisive about my own room décor, as I am really possessive about that little personal space of mine. So, the décor of the living room became the first experimental venture of my last weekend.

A busy bee right from the morning, I was almost hunting through the unused artifacts, to get better replacement of the existing ones. I was spellbound to see a colorful vase, lying neglected among the unused items. It required less cogitation to decide on making it the focal point of my living room décor. With the perfect blend of a riot of colors - it is an object of mesmerizing beauty. I just placed the vase with some twigs inside it at the corner of the room, where there was already the scope of accent lighting and half of my job was done. I could not help myself but appreciate the beauty of my own creation as I switched on the light. The vase, otherwise a sought after piece for still life drawing, added life to my living room. The glow of the vase imparted a new look to the overall interior décor.

If you wish, you can take a look at the beauty of the colorful vase in Pictures India.

Visit To An Amusement Park

Flora and Fauna on Display

I have been to Delhi quite a number of times. So, when I thought of spending a couple of weeks at my friend’s place, I made up my mind, to make it a leisure trip than spending my entire time running from one tourist attraction to the other. Rarely, one gets a chance to explore the capital city of India, as I did. Reena, my friend, had also shifted to Delhi quite a few months back. So, it was such a nice experience to explore a city, unknown to both of us. One fine morning, one of Reena’s friends called up and she invited us for an outing in Japanese Garden.

The name ‘Japanese Garden’ was not so familiar to both of us. We were surprised to know that it is an amusement park, very near to Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, the place where we visited just two days back. We were rally amazed to see the beautiful destination as soon as we entered the park gate. Located in Sector 11, this amusement park has so much to offer. We spent the entire day sitting on the carpeted grass and gossiping with new friends. Reena and I went for a walk beside the woods and the beautiful lake. It goes without saying that the park is rich in flora, of which, the colorful seasonal flowers demand a special attention. It is undoubtedly a well maintained picturesque garden.

What I liked the most about the park is its beautiful exhibition of flower animals. Does it appear strange? Actually it was an exhibition of flower arrangement. Animal structures were decorated with a variety of colored flowers. There were deer, giraffe, birds and the small children were clapping their hands and they were so happy to find familiarity with the picture of animals in their school books. I think the joy in their faces was the best prize for the people who organized such an exhibition. Pictures India offers a myriad of such beautiful pictures from the plant kingdom.

Salute to National Spirit at Wagah Border

Wagah Border in Amritsar

The bedtime stories of my grandmother about her native place in Dhaka in unpartitioned India, have always made me inquisitive to know about this land, which was once a part of our nation. I have always enjoyed the stories of my grandfather, a renowned doctor of Bhulta, in the then East Pakistan, riding in his horse, to visit his patient’s house. As a child, I refused to understand why we did not visit to our ancestral home, and why it was regarded as a separate nation. Thanks to the history and civics books in my school studies, which answered all my queries, but invoked the urge to see how a border actually looks like. So, I made prior arrangements to pay a visit to Wagah Border, on my trip to Amritsar.

We had to travel almost 28 kilometers from the city of Amritsar, to reach Wagah Border, the only road border crossing in between Pakistan and India. Wagah was just like any other place, only difference being the barriers on both the sides that were guarded by army of the two nations, on their respective sides. Gradually the place became crowded as if some show would begin. Yes, it was indeed worth an experience – the ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony that begun quite a few minutes later. At the time of sunset, both the country’s soldiers marched in a perfect drill and sequentially followed the ceremonial lowering of the respective national flags that marked the end of the day.

The nationalistic feelings of the people were clearly visible in their eyes, which they expressed through a huge round of applause. This daily affair, which is celebrated with great pomp, definitely increases the importance of Amritsar, much more than a mere travel destination in the state of Punjab. Catch a glance of this daily ceremonial affair in the image gallery of Pictures India.

Surreal Beauty of Betalbatim Beach in Goa

Goa Betalbatim Beach

In spite of my visit to Goa quite a few years back, the memory of the pristine blue water of Arabian Sea and the picturesque Goa beaches, each unique in its appearance, are so fresh that it seems I visited just a few days back. I cannot stop but continue describing the natural beauty, when it is about Goa; the reason being my unconditional love for beach destination along with the surreal beauty of these Arabian Sea beaches, which is simply irresistible.

While gazing lazily through the pictures in Pictures India, I was amazed at the picture of Betalbatim Beach in the image gallery. It was an exact representation of the picture, which I had in mind. Before I saw the image, I used to repent for not being able to capture the magic of Betalbatim Beach, in my own camera. Though less talk about in respect to other Goa beaches, Betalbatim has its own seductive beauty.

I did not know much about Betalbatim Beach, and just thought of visiting it once. It was just like any other beach, before the magical show of sunset began. The experience was simply engrossing. Suns rays started playing with the cerulean water of the Arabian Sea thereby changing its colors to nearly every possible hues of a painter’s palate. It won’t be a bit of exaggeration if I say that it was a dream sequence, until the sun bid farewell, allowing the moon to dominate over the sky. I still treasure the beauty of nature in that small but alluring beach of Goa.

A Visit to Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar

On my way to Rajasthan a couple of months ago I could not resist the lure of Delhi, her monuments and the architecture there and on the spur of the moment decided to spend a quick evening strolling around Qutub Minar in Delhi. I did not have much time in hand, and utilized the entire evening roaming through the premises of Qutub Minar in the enclosure, without attempting to know much of the history behind it or intricacies of the monument. But visiting the territory anywhere near the great monument and not being voluntarily instructed and informed by the locals or the guides is fairly impossible.

The massive imposing pillar of the Qutub Minar still has its impression as strong as when I first saw it. Reluctantly though, I soon got to know the facts: In 1199, Qutub-ud-Din created the Qutub Minar either as a victory pillar or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque of Quwwatu’l-Islam Masjid. Eventually completed by Iltutmish, it tapers from a base of diameter 14.32meters to 2.75meters at a height of 72.5meters. The commentary on beside my ears, I could not take my eyes off the red sandstone tower embellished with projecting balconies with stalactite pendant like type of brackets and inscribed with inspirational verses from the Holy Quran. Moving around led me to other monuments and ancient structures like the Iron Pillar, Alai Darwaza, and the Tomb of Iltutmish.

My trip mostly inspired by my short glance at the Qutub Minar images in Pictures India site back home, turned out to a rather fulfilling one.