Spirit and Spice Travel

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28/03/2021

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29/12/2020

The dining hall of the Lalbagh palace is made using marble and wooden flooring which gives it a sense of luxury. The hall was used to host family functions as well as receptions with royal invitees. The Holkars held the priestly class (or Brahmins) in high esteem and frequently invited them to the palace for dinners and other rituals.

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, made a tour of India in the 1870s, during which he visited and received many Indian royals and officials.

On the 9th of March, 1876, the Prince reached his final stop which was Indore. He visited the Maharaja of Indore, Tukojirao Holkar II, at his palace Lalbagh, where he was received in Durbar. Holkar II led him to a room where his presents were laid out, and picked up an exquisite ring and placed it on the Prince's finger. A state dinner followed at a pavilion erected specially for the occasion, to which eighty European ladies and gentlemen were invited.

28/12/2020

Kerala, described as one of the must-see places in one's lifetime. Kumarakom is an important stopover for a majority of tourists.

   

23/12/2020

A traditional Indian dinner in the Thar Desert, home cooking at its best.

Courtesy: .travelling

          

20/12/2020

Nestled amidst Nilgiri hills, Ooty, also known as Udagamandalam, is a hill station in Tamil Nadu which serves as a top-rated tourist destination.

     

18/12/2020

18/12/2020

No matter how many times you visit a place, there is always something new to find.

        

15/12/2020

Ekambareswarar Temple (Ekambaranathar Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements, the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, and specifically the element of earth, or Prithvi. Shiva is worshiped as Ekambareswarar or Ekambaranathar, and is represented by the lingam, with his idol referred to as Prithvi lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Elavarkuzhali. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple also houses Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple, a Divyadesam, the 108 temples revered in the Vaishnava canon Nalayira Divya Prabhandam.

14/12/2020

Udaipur "magic in every corner".

13/12/2020

Ambavilas Palace otherwise famous as the is a historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore in the southern Karnataka state of India. It is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore.

11/12/2020

One of the oldest surviving structures in the city, it was built by merchant Bhandasa Oswal in the fifteenth century; his brother built one alongside it. It is beautifully preserved and in immaculate condition.

10/12/2020

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Is located in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.it is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Sundereswarar means beautiful Lord and his consort Goddess Parvathi in the form of Meenakshi.The complex houses 14 mega magnificent Gopuram’s or towers including to Golden Globe rooms for the main deities, that or elaborately sculptured and Painted.

09/12/2020

Umiam Lake is a beautiful artificial water reservoir that serves as a popular tourist attraction of Shillong.

        

08/12/2020

Situated near a cremation ground in a historic part of Delhi along one of India’s most sacred rivers, Yamuna Ghat continues to be in use today. At dawn, the ghat is the site of a majestic gathering of hundreds of seagulls flocking to feed.

         

07/12/2020

Spirituality enlightens mind n body.

06/12/2020

The pink that finds you awestruck! Patrika Gate,Jaipur, Rajasthan is that picturesque pink beauty, which has been developed by Jaipur Development Authority.

         

05/12/2020

The Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan is the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur located 5 miles outside the walls of the city of Jaipur on Bhawani Singh road.

16/11/2020

Jaisalmer Fort or Sonar Quila’s structure is a fortification consisting of three layers, with the outermost being made entirely out of stone as it was the very first layer of protection against enemies.

       

15/11/2020

Open air dargah of Hazrat Shahpeer Meerut, comissioned by Noor Jahan in the 1620s. He was the spiratual teacher of both, the Mughal Emperor Jehangir and Noor Jahan. He also acted as a trusted physician.

       

14/11/2020

In Purulia, the dance form exhibits the spontaneity of folk art. This dance form is sustained and developed by the people of Purulia. As a popular art form throughout East India, Chhau has earned a spot on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List. Purulia is one of only two places that don the expressive masks, such as the one of Lord Ganesh here.

         

13/11/2020

Toorji ka Jhalra is one of the most fabulous architectures of ancient times.This stepwell or the ‘Jhalra’ was built in the 1740s by a queen of Maharaja Abhay Singh.

         

11/11/2020

On the outskirts of Jaisalmer in the arid state of Rajasthan lies the beautiful Gadisar Lake, which sits like an oasis in the heart of a desert.

         

10/11/2020

A popular fort of Bikaner Junagarh was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop.

         

09/11/2020

A team of 15 artists have taken it upon themselves to give Delhi’s Raghubir Nagar slums a fabulous makeover.

The slum walls now feature quirky and colourful graffiti and murals, attracting bypassers to stop and take pictures.

         

08/11/2020

Yamuna Ghat near Nigambodh Ghat is a photographer's and bird watcher's delight, especially during the months of November-February where the area is full of migratory seagulls.

07/11/2020

Mahabalipuram’s enigma lies in stories of its rustic 8th-century temples. But its present-day   sites are as enchanting for their monolithic shrines, and when the tales of the mythical land of Atlantis disappearing under the sea are added to the mix, it makes for an exciting trip to this TamilNadu town.

         

07/11/2020

06/11/2020

Umaid Bhawan Palace, located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels.

Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner Gaj Singh. The palace has 347 rooms and is the principal residence of the former Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace is a museum.

Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November 1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943.

         

05/11/2020

If you are looking forward to travelling again to break the lockdown monotony, head to these serene backwaters of Alleppey, Kerala.