It looked like a set of mundane huts, barely standing there, braving the assaults of time and harsh weather of the cold desert. However, as I walked in, I came face to face with Maitreya, or rather his larger than life feet.
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Hayagriva Madhab Temple in Hajo is named after Hayagriva, the horse headed avatar of Lord Vishnu. As is the case with most Archaeological sites in Assam, this place survives more as a living religious site.
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Shergarh Fort is named after Sher Shah Suri. Not too many details are available for this medieval monuments and it is not surprising because most people barely know the town of Dholpur itself, where it is situated.
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Machkund Temples complex near Dholpur has mythological stories related to it.
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Bundi is the centre of Hadoti school of Rajput arts known for its vibrant depictions of mythological and historical events such as Krishna Leela, hunting scenes, battles, court scenes etc.
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Bundi monuments: 84-Pillared Cenotaph (Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri) and Sukh Mahal
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Badoli Temples are not a very massive complex but it has been sculpted with such detail that one feels an urge to photograph every square inch of these walls.
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Visiting Jaisalmer Fort and Gadisar Lake, Rajasthan.
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Pushkar camel and cattle fair offered the expected camels but it also had a lot of colorful people.
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Gwalior Fort and the Tombs of Muhammad Ghaus and Tansen.
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Bateshwar is a group of ancient Temples built between 6th to 9th century near Morena, Madhya Pradesh, resurrected from the ruins by KK Muhammed, an ASI official.
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Jonbeel Mela is a primitive barter fair in Assam where people gather to exchange agricultural goods without using money. A tradition that is being continued for many centuries.
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