Street Food Experience In India

The Blue Pottery

The Blue Pottery or the only form of pottery which is not made from clay. Yes, you heard that right. It's a stone based pottery. The name 'Blue Pottery' comes from cobalt blue dye used to colour the pottery.

A traditional craft of Jaipur of Central Asian origin. It is believed to have originated in China and then spread to Turkey & even Netherlands.

The Persian art of blue pottery came to Jaipur from Persia (as the name suggests) & Afganistan. It was brought to India during the Mughal period via Kashmir.

This pottery is made from an Egyptian paste by mixing quartz stone powder, powered glass, multani mitti/Fuller's earth, borax, gum & water.

Beautiful items like tiles, door knobs, pots, vases, plates, lamps are produced. The biggest advantage of this pottery is that it doesn't develop cracks; it is hygienic & is quite suitable for daily use. In recent times more colours like green, turquoise, yellow etc are being used.

In fact I can never get bored of travelling to the Pink City of India over & over again, just to to get a glimpse of those gorgeous blue creations. The colour blue makes me smile every time.

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At Club Mahindra, Kumbhalgarh in India

A breath of fresh air; handful of greenery; heaps of beautiful blossoms; a dose of laughter; heartful of love & generosity; zest for adventure; pinch of positivity; ounce of goodness & gallons of gratitude is the perfect recipe for a happy life. Agree?

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Save Water

While you & I may complain at the slightest discomfort, these beautiful ladies in the heart of Thar desert, India make several trips to the beri/traditional well during the day & every single day.

They walk on hot sand while the scorching sun shines brightly above their heads. They fill their pitchers with water at the beri & carry the same to their houses. Travelling in groups while chatting helps them overcome these hurdles. In fact the responsibility of fetching water lies with the women of the household.

Traditionally the earthern pitchers were made by potters of the respective village, but these days stainless pitchers are used because of its durability.

Even to cook a simple meal takes loads of effort; fetching water is a task in itself & then cooking on chulha/traditional stove is not an easy job. No wonder even their dance depicts these scenes since they play such a vital role in their lives.

The least that we can do is to take a pledge to save water this summer & thereafter.

This place in Jaisalmer receives the lowest rainfall in Rajasthan. Life is tough, but so are they and nothing can shake their smiling hearts. So, did you smile today?

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Dancing With The Waves

Sea Breeze

Swaying Trees

Crashing Waves

Lazy Days

Sun Kissed Hair

Salty Air

Take Me There 🏄

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Travel Real India On Canvas

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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 🤗

Har Har Gange 🙏🙏🧡🧡

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Wah Taj!! An ode to love & one of the seven wonders of the world.

Here's wishing you a beautiful week ahead, my dear friends & see you soon 🤗

I'll spread my wings

I'll learn how to fly

I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky!!

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