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…
No one really knows but this fort might have been built to secure the ancient temples within the complex. The fort was built in the year 1750 but the temples within the fort complex could be more than 1000 years old before the fort was constructed. A fascinating part of history recently restored by the…
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…
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…
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…
If you see a slender but long grey bird rigorously flapping wings but yet gliding gracefully from tree to tree, you have seen the majestic Indian Grey Hornbill. But wait a minute, what is so beautiful about this bird which is so characteristic lack of colours. Well adapted to urban life This is one bird…
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…
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…
I was in Ayodhya on 23 May 2023 and I saw the city come alive in a rather unexpectedly way. All over the city were these make shift stalls serving food to passersby. Both the serving and the ones eating were participating in this activity with great religious fervour. I never knew about this and…
While transiting through Pratapgarh we are greeted with a magnificent sight crossing the Sai river, Belha Devi Mandir. This magnificent temple represents everything about temples and worship in India. Location of Belha Devi Mandir Though the temple is visible from the main road, reaching there is not easy. One option is to park your car…
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…
If there is anyone in ancient Indian history who has got the largest influence on how events unfold, it is none other than Durvasa Rishi. He was known for his short temper which resulted in lots of curses but there were an equal measure of boons too. Durvasa Rishi Ashram and Durvas Temple is located…
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…
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…
All those who own a GoPro will at some point face the situation of shooting a night video. GoPro is a very capable camera and it improves with each version. GoPro users rarely have any complaints but if there is one common, it is the problem of low light photography and videography. Why does the…
GoPro 11 Black comes with a larger sensor over its predecessor with the new 8:7 aspect ratio. GoPro is a fantastic action camera, one of its kind. But will it succeed as a still camera among the onslaught of content creators friendly mirrorless cameras? Lets look at some samples. What does a content creator need?…
The world is divided into time zones based on the longitudinal lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole. There is a place marked on the Prayagraj – Varanasi Highway. Besides being slightly technical there is a lot of history to it too. Location of Indian Meridian Time Longitude Since it is right…
The Gateway of India might be the most prominent landmark of Mumbai but when it comes to school kids, It is the Old Woman’s Shoe. It is there on the picnic itinerary of every school. The most common name in local language is “Mhatari Cha Boot”. Other name is “Joota Ghar”. There are a number…
The historic city of Pune is a confluence of several food cultures. Where else will you find that one section of the people absolutely love spicy food and another do want anything spicy. The onslaught of fancy food restaurants in cities and towns means that mostly we have to be eating mechanically prepared and served…
Opened in 2013 on an area of 400,000 square feet, DLF Cyber Hub has cafes, restaurants and pubs. The right destination for a foodie. Since it opened up, all the top restaurant chains have lined up to setup shop. Next year DLF Cyber Hub will complete ten years in existence. It has withstood the test…