Posts by Indrani Ghose

Chinkara, the Indian Gazelle in Desert National Park Jaisalmer

We traveled across the vast Desert National Park, while on our way to Jaisalmer from Mt. Abu via Barmer. This...

Holi Festival of colors

Holi Festival of Colors: Why we Celebrate?

Yesterday we celebrated Holi, the festival of colors in our apartment complex. We friends got together and applied colors on...

Mor Chowk peacock in stained glass art

Peacock in Indian Art and Architecture, a Common Theme

Peacock in Indian art and architecture is common theme. There are peacock motifs, murals and mosaics on palace walls and entrances!

Ravana Effigy Burning and Celebration of Dussehra

In North of India the Dussehra celebrations are a spectacle not to be missed, especially Ravana Effigy Burning, which signifies...

Red Ink for Wrong Answer – Brinjal has a Cap Child’s Imagination

Yet another brinjal (eggplant) inspired post. My previous one Thumbs up or thumbs down?. This time the brinjals I purchased...

Egyptian Mummy in Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur

Happy to say I have seen Egyptian Mummy in Albert Hall Museum of Jaipur without visiting the Pyramids of Egypt....

How Do You Reduce and Recycle Waste during Travels

Tourism Waste Problems and Environmental Impact

After every festival, holiday and travel we create a lot of waste stuff. How do you tackle tourism waste problems and environmental impact?

Praying Mantis Life Cycle Lessons from My Garden

I least expected to get Praying Mantis Life Cycle Lessons  from my balcony garden. My tiny balcony garden is home...

Clocks in Unmaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

Collection of Clocks in Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Jodhpur

Most of us collect something; we have the inherent desire to accumulate stuffs that give us pleasure, evoke emotion and...

Horse Puzzle, Display in Albert Museum Jaipur, Rajasthan

Sculpted figure of horse puzzle composed with men in yoga poses displayed at Albert Museum Jaipur, got maximum attention from visitors.