Posts by Indrani Ghose

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Significance of 108 Lotus Flowers on Ashtami of Durga Puja

During Durga Puja, the transition from ashtami(eighth day) to navami(ninth day), the period of 45 minutes, Goddess Durga is believed...

Significance of Immersion of Goddess Durga Idols after Festivities

Immersion of Idols after Durga Puja: Rituals and Significance

On Maha Dashami, the 10th day the Durga Puja festival comes to an end. Idol of Goddess Durga is then...

Singer Usha Uthup in Saree Bangles and Bindi: True Bharatiya

Last Sunday I had the good fortune of taking Usha Uthup’s shots. She had come to our part of Bangalore...

Dhunuchi Dance Ashtomi Pujo

Dhunuchi Naach during Durga Puja Festival

Dhunuchi Naach is to Bengalis what Dandiya is to Gujarati people! It is performed for Goddess on Maha Asthami after...

Significance of Maha Saptami in Durga Puja

Maha Saptami of Durga Puja The day’s rituals start with Maha Snan ( bathing ritual) and Pran Prathishta (infusing life in idol).

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San Petronio Cathedral in Bologna: Incomplete Facade

After walking tour of Modena, we set off for Bologna. It was a long day, we stay put in hotel for...

Cherub Piazza del Nettuno Bologna

Fountain of Neptune: Iconic Landmark of Bologna

The Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno) is one of the most iconic landmarks in Bologna, Italy. Located in Piazza...

Capturing Emotions through Photography

Photography has the extraordinary power to transcend mere visuals and delve into the realm of emotions. Capturing Emotions through Photography...

Single Early Tulips

5 Attractive Tulip Flowers from Europe: a Photo Essay

One of my dreams that are going to remain unfulfilled is growing Tulips in my balcony garden. Bangalore is exposed...

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Our Stay at Hotel Crowne Plaza Venice East, Italy

We stayed at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Quarto d’Altino located in Venice East stayed when we toured Venice. A cosy place...