Anyone who has visited the Triveni Sangam area in Prayagraj would have seen the boats with coloured flags anchored in a group. The above pic has been taken during the monsoon flooding. The boats are anchored depending on level of the floods. Pictures shot with Fujifilm X-S20 with Tamron 18 to 300 mm with Fujifilm […]
It could well be possible that the first ever temple to be constructed in Prayagraj could be that of Veni Madhav at Daraganj. All the clues are right there. As per legend, the great Maharishi Bharadwaj who had an ashram in Prayagraj used to visit the Sangam area during the Kumbh period. After the holy
Shri Veni Madhav Mandir – The Nagar Devata of Prayagraj and his protective circle Read Post »
This monsoon season at Prayagraj it was mostly overcast. Also this season there was a lot of rainfall and as of end of August 2024 the sun is not out yet. Last time we checked how the Point and Shoot 200 Film Recipe worked on greens and sunlight. This time it will be clouds, low
Monsoon, Triveni Sangam and the Fujifilm Point and Shoot 200 Film Recipe Read Post »
Prayagraj is located in the center-most part of the Indian sub continent. While Delhi was always the place to be conquered, Prayagraj or Allahabad is considered to be the power centre to dominate Madhya Bharat. The history of Delhi is closely related to that of Prayagraj. Delhi and Prayagraj Let us start from 1052 when
Flag of India on Prayagraj Fort – a moment of pride for every Indian Read Post »
Daily hundreds of visitors arrive at Triveni Sangam Prayagraj, most of them for performing Asthi Visarjan. Perhaps after Kashi, Triveni Sangam is the most visited place for this important Hindu ritual. Other places where Asthi Visarjan is performed are Gaya, Puri, Pushkar, Rameswaram and Haridwar. Nashik, Ujjain and Mathura are a few other places. Triveni
Boat Art at Triveni Sangam Prayagraj Read Post »
Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras are known to give JPEGs which are ready to share on messengers and social media. X S-10 was a game changer for the street photographer and content creator. Fujifilm followed it up with the X S-20 which comes with a greater punch. I have paired this camera with another great street photography
Amazing JPEGs right out of the box Fujifilm X S-20 – Prayagraj Magh Mela at night Read Post »
In 1865, the King of Nepal Rana General Padmajang Bahadur established each form of Shiva linga to create this temple in Shivkuti on the banks of river Ganga. Does the name sound intriguing. Yes, because kachari translates to a court of justice. It is believed that Lord Shiva sets up court here where devotees can
Shiv Kachari Mahadev Temple, Prayagraj – The court of Lord Shiva Read Post »
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
Independence Day – night scenes at Prayagraj Junction Railway Station Read Post »
Dev Deepawali is celebrated 15 days after Diwali. The festival of lights as we all know began with the return of Lord Rama from his exile to Ayodhya. Dev Diwali marks the culmination of the Diwali celebrations which is considered to be the grand finale when Gods descend on earth. It is celebrated in a
Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali – Diwali of the Gods Triveni Sangam Prayagraj Read Post »
Prayagraj is known as the Sangam city, more specifically Triveni Sangam or the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati. Prayagraj is home to the Magh Mela also known as Kumbh/Maha Kumbh. So any reference to this city is mostly connected to the largest in attendance and scale of preparation. People have used tech like satellite
Kanwar Yatra at Prayagraj – Shiv Shakti at an ancient city Read Post »
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
Sujavan Dev Temple – A mystery and distant link to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Read Post »
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
Durvasa Rishi Ashram and Mandir, Kharu Bab, Prayagraj Read Post »