Independence Day – night scenes at Prayagraj Junction Railway Station
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Independence Day – night scenes at Prayagraj Junction Railway Station

While photographing the railway station at night, two people walked up to me and asked me whether I am a reporter. Now here is a problem with street photography in UP, especially Prayagraj. Everyone thinks you are a reporter. They also ask you, as if to confirm the same. I, on the other hand get…

King Udayan of Kaushambi – A romantic king and his military conquests
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King Udayan of Kaushambi – A romantic king and his military conquests

When Brahma created the universe, he also created seven human races to rule the Earth. One of his favourite race was the Kuru clan. The great epic Mahabharat is the story of different generations of the Kuru Dynasty. After the death of Krishna, the Pandavas left their massive kingdom in the hands of Parikshit, son…

Sujavan Dev Temple – A mystery and distant link to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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Sujavan Dev Temple – A mystery and distant link to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

On the outskirts of Prayagraj straddling the banks of river Yamuna is an intriguing temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is visual delight unlike anywhere seen on earth. It is also relatively away from the tourist circuit. Every year during the peak of monsoon, the hill becomes an island and the temple is accessible only…

Paarijaat Tree, Sultanpur – Historic, Mythological and Majestic
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Paarijaat Tree, Sultanpur – Historic, Mythological and Majestic

What makes something holy or divine? Some faith worship symbols, others worship the elements. Sometimes there are objects like a holy book and for most of Indians, there are idols and pictures. There is an old saying “Faith can move mountains”. Here in Sultanpur, the Paarijaat Tree is the focus of devotion. While visiting such…

Settings for night trails using GoPro Hero 11 Black
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Settings for night trails using GoPro Hero 11 Black

With introduction of “Vehicle Lights” mode, GoPro literally has made light trails a cakewalk. But today capturing light trails has been made easy on almost every mobile. Settings for night trails GoPro Hero 11 has three main modes – Video (main mode which opens in centre as default), Photo and Time Lapse mode. Once you…

Suraj Kund, Darshan Nagar, Ayodhya – When Suryadev came to witness the coronation of Shri Ram
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Suraj Kund, Darshan Nagar, Ayodhya – When Suryadev came to witness the coronation of Shri Ram

Just around half an hour drive from Ayodhya is the quiet suburb of Darshan Nagar. After reaching there out of no where pops out a pond recently renovated into a spectacular visual delight. This is Suraj Kund where locals believed the Sun God resides when he comes to earth. Last time Surya Dev did that…

Raj Dwar Mandir, Tulsi Nagar, Ayodhya – Silently standing guard to the ancient kingdom of Suryavanshis
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Raj Dwar Mandir, Tulsi Nagar, Ayodhya – Silently standing guard to the ancient kingdom of Suryavanshis

To understand the grandeur of this temple you have to take help of a little bit of imagination. Only then you will appreciate that what was the importance of this massive complex which now takes the form of a temple. But many many years ago when the rulers of the solar dynasty had their palaces…

Shri Shringi Rishi Mandir Ayodhya and significance to Ramayan (श्री श्रृंगीऋषि बाबा मंदिर अयोध्या)
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Shri Shringi Rishi Mandir Ayodhya and significance to Ramayan (श्री श्रृंगीऋषि बाबा मंदिर अयोध्या)

Shringi Rishi or Rishyasringa preformed the yajna for King Dashrath at Ram ki Paidi which led to the king being blessed with four sons. Later Shringi Rishi married Shanta, the sister of Dashrath. Shringi Rishi had an ashram on the banks of Saryu river which was also the place where both he and Shanta have…

Good example of GoPro Time Warp – Guptar Ghat to Naya Ghat Ayodhya
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Good example of GoPro Time Warp – Guptar Ghat to Naya Ghat Ayodhya

Did you know that between Guptar Ghat and Naya Ghat forms an arc which houses one of the most important and historically significant temples in not only Ayodhya but the world. As on the time of writing this article, the govt has pumped in significant amount of money developing the infrastructure around this ancient city…

The ultimate mirrorless camera for bloggers on the move – GoPro Hero 11 Black Content Creator Edition

The ultimate mirrorless camera for bloggers on the move – GoPro Hero 11 Black Content Creator Edition

GoPro Hero 11 Black Content Creator Edition was launched on 14 Sept 2022 in India. It was clearly targeted towards the ever growing tribe of Reel makers which is the most competitive market segment in India. After experimenting with a few such options for camera manufacturers, thetimelock finally decided to take the plunge and try…

Sita Samahit Sthal Sitamarhi Bhadohi – The final resting place of a Goddess

Sita Samahit Sthal Sitamarhi Bhadohi – The final resting place of a Goddess

This is perhaps the only temple of a kind where photographers and photography is welcome. You can take as many gadgets as you want and click to your heart extent of this magnificently built and maintained temple dedicated to the Goddess Sita at Sitamarhi. With perhaps the exception of Pawas Devasthan in Maharashtra, the temple…