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Wah Taj

The Ivory White Marble Mausoleum

Located in The City of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India

On The Banks of River Yamuna

Built in the 17th Century

By the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan

In memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal

A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Also One of the Seven Wonders of the World

The Timeless Beauty

Switching from shower to bucket could be a step towards saving water.

Would love to hear the different ways to save water in our daily lives.

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Gorgeous beaches; finger licking seafood; dotted with temples & churches; covered with a carpet of greenery; known for its festivals, carnivals and the hospitality of the locals - all this & much more can be found in Goa, the smallest State of India which lies on the southwestern coast of this country.

Goa was a Portuguese colony for centuries, from about 1510 until 1961 bringing along Portuguese influence, Christianity & European culture to this state. The official language here is Konkani.

This video clip shows Kharvi dance being performed by the fishing community of Goa. The fishermen are overjoyed after a good catch at the sea. Hence they are celebrating with their families. Enjoy 😍

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THE ENCHANTING MANGANIAR

This lovely singer here is following our camel cart just as we are entering into the Thar Desert, Rajasthan in India. He is a Manganiar/Singer from Rajasthan.

In fact the Manganiars are a Muslim community who belong to the Thar desert. They are trained in singing and playing instruments from a very young age. The folk songs sung by them are passed down from generation to generation.

As of now, we are enjoying this performance thoroughly.

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THE TRAIN JOURNEY

Life's quite like a journey on a train - at each station or junction of our lives, we make new friends while some others leave us unnoticed.

The journey is throughout dotted with meetings, greetings, goodbyes & farewells.

Let us all travel together on this amazing Tumblr journey, my dear friends creating some very beautiful memories before we reach our respective destinations.

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CHAI KAHANI/THE STORY OF TEA

This is one such magical drink which will warm you up if you feel cold; cool you down if you feel warm; add to your happiness if you are happy; cheer you up if you are sad.

At A Tea Parlour in Hyderabad, India

You guessed it right - tea is just not a beverage; it is an emotion that rules every mood, house, office, canteen, occasion - be it a condolence meet; someone's marriage; kitty party; spicy gossip; breakup; proposal or a get together.

Mint Tea

Masala Chai/Spiced Tea with Samosa (Triangular Pastry)

Whatever be the tea we are consuming (spiced or mint tea), meetings do become warmer & conversations juicer. Agree?

So, till we meet again on Friday over a cup of tea from yet another destination, keep smiling & see you soon 🤗

Charms Of Charminar

The 'Arc de Triomphe' of the East or the heartbeat of Hyderabad city in India is the CHARMINAR or four minarets, a monument as well as a mosque built in the year 1591 AD by the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to commemorate the end of a deadly plague.

The iconic structure lies on the banks of Musi river and is surrounded by chaotic markets or bazaars comprising of shops/ carts/stalls selling dresses including wedding outfits; Hyderabadi cuisine; jewellery which includes pearls & famous bangles; perfume; footwear etc etc

It is hugely popular for its intricate architecture. Also, this place is beautifully decorated for celebration of festivals like Eid-ul-adha & Eid al-Fitr.

Ek Shaam Charminar Ke Naam/An Evening @ Charminar

Spent a beautiful evening at Charminar last Sunday. I participated in the 'Sunday Funday' programme out there.

There was music, food stalls, laser & magic shows, stilt walkers, sapling distribution among many other events.

It was such a refreshing evening; enjoyed my evening stroll too.....things sadly end, but memories last forever, agree?

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My Sincerest gratitude for the gifts of nature 🙏🌄🏜️🏔️🏞️🌳🌲🌴

Pause in & breathe in and then witness the thousand miracles out there.

Time spent in nature is never wasted.

Let's slow down & enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

The connection here is definitely better than the Wifi.

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Spice up your life!!!

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