Journeys with Vikram Kalra

#Gurdwara Sri Shaheedi Asthan #Baba Banda Singh Bahadur ji, # Mehrauli, #Delhi This is the place where, #Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, his 4 year old son, Ajai Singh, along with other Sikhs were tortured and executed by order of the mughal ruler Farukhsiyar on 19th June 1716. #sikhhistory #sikh #sikhism #sikhtemple #gurudwara #sikhgurus #sikhmartyrs #delhitourism #Delhi #delhigovernment #delhidiaries #delhiblogger #delhigram #incredibleindia #delhites

Someone rightly said, Music is much beyond the barriers created by humans. The barriers of religion, borders, caste, creed... Had the opportunity to listen to mesmerizing and soul-stirring music by Shruthi Veena Vishvanath and Shalinisekhar. The songs were from #Syria, #Turkey, #Afganistan, #Greece, #India Honestly, did not understand a word of any of these songs but the music was so soulful that it touched the heart. @musicallyshruthi @shalinisekhar Thank you so much for the great evening 🙏 #roadofthewildlily #musician #musicvideo #musiclover #musicbeyondborders #musicbeyond #musica #musically #musicproducer #musicians

This Dangal refers to Music Competitions organised between various groups in the Gujjar and Meena comunities of Rajasthan, Haryana, UP. These competitions are organised by individuals or a village people. The groups are invited from different villages. Usually there are 4/5 groups which participate in the competition. There is no pre preparation of these songs by the groups. The songs are composed at the venue by the groups and the themes are either from Ramayana, Mahabharata or any mythological themes. These competitions are organized in villages or temples around the festival of Holi, Navratras, Janamashtami, Guru Purnima or any village festivals.

The Pakistani Bunkers and mosque at Turtuk, Ladakh. Turtuk was taken over by the Indian Army after the 1971 war. #ladakh #turtuk #leh @voyj.in @journeyswithvikramkalra

Prayer flags in a Monastery in Odisha #odisha #odishatourism #buddhism #prayerflags #india

Nanak Naam Chardikala, teraa bhanaa Sarbaht dah Phahla is the final term in the Sikh prayer called the Ardas. The term outlines one of the most important of Sikh principles. To put this in concise and clear language, it means that the Sikh desires, prays and asks God for the: Well being of all of humanity Prosperity for everyone in the worldwide community and Global Peace for the entire planet Photo : 'Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi' #gurudwara #banglasahib #sikhs #sikhtemple #world #worldpeace #religion

'I see Hope...' Praying for Peace, Good Health, Happiness for All

Journeys Through India with Vikram Kalra : Barsana ki Holi, Mathura Barsana is the birthplace of Radha, a village, 42 kms away from Mathura. Here, men from Nandgaon, the land of Krishna come to play Holi with the girls of Barsana. But, instead of colours they are greeted with sticks by the gopis. Hence, the Holi get its new name here- Lathmaar Holi... People from different cities come to Mathura to specially play Holi in the land of Radha-Krishna. Wish you all a very Happy Holi ! #barsana #holi #radharanitemple #holi #incredible #india #indiatravelgram #indiatour #indiatourism

Journeys Through Delhi : The Hauz Khas lake and Beatboxing I go for my morning/evening walks around the beautiful Hauz Khas lake in South Delhi. This _Hauz_ or Water tank was an important tank to supply water to the city of Sri, built by Allahudin Khilji in the 13th century. Hence called _Hauz Khas_ or important water Tank. Around the lake are the monuments of that time which include a madrasa and the tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. I am always fascinated by these old monuments and the stories related to them. One day while walking around this lake, I saw this group of young boys making 'Beatboxing'. .............. Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum machines, using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve vocal imitation of turntablism, and other musical instruments. #journeys #indiatourism #tours #travel

Journeys Through Delhi : The Hauz Khas lake and Beatboxing I go for my morning/evening walks around the beautiful Hauz Khas lake in South Delhi. This _Hauz_ or Water tank was an important tank to supply water to the city of Sri, built by Allahudin Khilji in the 13th century. Hence called _Hauz Khas_ or important water Tank. Around the lake are the monuments of that time which include a madrasa and the tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. I am always fascinated by these old monuments and the stories related to them. One day while walking around this lake, I saw this group of young boys making 'Beatboxing'. .............. Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum machines, using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. It may also involve vocal imitation of turntablism, and other musical instruments.

Journeys Through India : Dhunachi Dancers performing on Durga Puja The festival of Durga Puja is traditionally held for 10 days in the month of Ashvina (September–October). Durga Puja celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura. The main celebrations are held for last four days, where decorated idols of the goddess—astride a lion, attacking the demon king Mahishasura are placed at various pandals and lots of cultural activities are held during these days. One such ceremony is the Traditional Dhunuchi Dance. It is ritualized dance worship where the dancers hold the Dhunuchi or the lamp and dance in front of the Durga Maa s idol with the drum beats. On the tenth day, the idols of Maa Durga are taken for immersion. It is symbolic of the departure of the deity to her home and to her husband, Shiva, in the Himalayas.

The Buddhist Prayer Flags...

Sufi Basant Celebrations at the dargah of Nizammudin Auliya

Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year