KP On The Go!

Introduction The city of Jaipur is naturally endowed with a strong line of defense - the Aravallis that surround it. The hills - and the monuments there - have a commanding view of the city that spreads out below. Commanding views can be had from other places too in Jaipur. And its a fun thing too - sitting perched on a high place dissociated from the groundedness of the city sprawl below and feeling the wind rush on around you as the city goes about in its awkward, urban rhythm; almost like birds, almost. Lights go on in Jaipur after sunset - captured at Nahargarh -x-x-x- Hawa Mahal Hawa Mahal as a building has a very simple concept - check the city for the usual wind direction, build a thin sheet-like structure with as many windows as possible and then give the windows small panes. Voila! You have a perfectly ventilated veil-like structure from where the royal ladies can observe the happenings of the city below without being seen themselves!   The one-roomed t...

Introduction A few hours ride south of Pune, along the route to Mahabaleshwar one crosses the small town of Wai on the banks of the Krishna. Wai is a town of medieval temples; a town of ghats that straddle the Krishna as it flows silently. The river forms an integral part of the Wai narrative. It provides, it nourishes and it hold no grudges to the humans who choose to live next to her.     Wai - The Krishna and the Mahaganpati Temple ... ... and the Ghats, the bridges, the Sun and a bird -x-x-x- The Siddheshwar Temple This small temple lies on the southern bank of the Krishna, on the way from the bus station to the Ganpati Ghat. The main shrine is non-descript, but the view from here is amazing. Nandi of the Siddheshwar Temple on the southern bank Overlooking the Mahaganpati Temple -x-x-x- The Ganpati Ghat This is the main ghat of Wai and houses the Mahaganpati Temple and Kashi-Vishweshwar Temples.   The Ganpati Ghat and its ...