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Trip to Delhi – Day 1 (On the Way to the Taj Hotel)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

The most prominent feature on the roads of Delhi were the green and yellow tuk-tuks. We saw them everywhere. And in this shot, a helicopter in the air – probably part of the tight security due to Republic Day. Also … Continue reading →

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Kerala: Art & Sculptures at the Taj Hotels

Posted on August 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

Attractive painting depicting the traditional Kathakali dance form, at the Taj Malabar which is located at the man-made tourist island of Fort Cochin. I saw beautiful sculptures of traditional revered symbols in Hindu culture, the cow and the elephant at … Continue reading →

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Floating Flowers in An Uruli

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

The trip to Kerala introduced me to this wonderful brass ornamental vessel called an Uruli or Varpu.  It is actually a Keralan cooking vessel which is now used more for decorative purposes.  It will lend an ethnic charm to your … Continue reading →

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