Symbolic to the city of Mumbai, the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), India
CST was formerly known as Victoria Terminus (VT) turns 125 years old.
Possibly the most populous UNESCO World Heritage structure, it is a part of daily life for millions of commuters. If you want to know what a “block of people” means, try entering the station at 9 AM on a weekday, when people are rushing to their offices. A great place to observe people of all kinds, seeing the sea of mankind emerge out of the station at rush hours is an interesting experience in itself.
If only its walls could talk!
CST railway station on the full moon day, Mumbai, India
It was unplanned visit to Fort in Mumbai. We were out for a photo walk and full moon day made our day.
CST (formerly Victoria Terminus) The building, designed by the British architect F. W. Stevens, became the symbol of Bombay (now Mumbai) as the ‘Gothic City’. It is an outstanding example of the meeting of two cultures, as British architects worked with Indian craftsmen to include Indian architectural tradition and idioms thus forging a new style. And now this structure has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Lukshmi Vilas Palace wall, Vadodara, India
Lukshmi Vilas Palace wall, Vadodara, India
Lukshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara, India
Lukshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara, India
Mosaic art work on the Lukshmi Vilas Palace wall, Vadodara, India
One of the door of Lukshmi Vilas Palace, Vadodara, India
Street Dentist, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Barbers, palm readers, tarot card readers, astrologers are very common on the road but dental care services are very rare. This photograph was taken near The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara. More stories from Gujarat
Sidi Saiyyed Jaali, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The delicate carving in stone at the Sidi Saiyyed mosque in Ahmedabad give it a look of "Jaali" - perforated stone or latticed screen. More stories from Gujarat
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Sidi Saiyyed mosque, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Sidi Saiyyed mosque is in the centre circle of the old city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is the main pillar at the entrance of the mosque which is rich in carvings of Islamic motifs.
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Heritage walk in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The old parts of Ahmedabad are full of beautiful old houses with intricate carvings on them. They can all be seen on the heritage walk of Ahmedabad.
Havelis in the pols of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The old parts of Ahmedabad are full of beautiful old houses with intricate carvings on them.
Sarkhej Roza in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Sarkhej Roza in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Sarkhej Roza in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Another historic structure of Ahmedabad, the Sarkhej Roza is a mosque with grand open spaces famously called the "Acropolis of the East" by Le Corbusier.
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad. More stories from Gujarat
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad.
Adalaj Ni Vaw, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a 5 storeyed step well in the village of Adalaj, just outside of Ahmedabad. More stories from Gujarat
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Intricate carvings are an integral part of the old architecture of Ahmedabad. This is the symbol of the tree of life seen at Jami Masjid.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Jami Masjid, Ahmedabad, India
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad ends at Jami Masjid, the oldest mosque in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Street vendor selling glasses in Ahmedabad, India
We saw him near Jami Masjid selling new and old used spectacles. Recycling is very common even in big cities and many poor people can save money by opting for them.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
A metal works shop in the old parts of Ahmedabad looks like it belongs to a bygone era. We saw this and several other shops like this one on the heritage tour of Ahmedabad.
Fodder delivery man at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
He delivers fodder for the cows to the households that have subscribed to his services! Cows are considered pious in the Hindu religion. Across India, they are worshipped by many. This is especially seen in Gujarat.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This bracket in the shape of an elephant's trunk is part of a house visited during the Ahmedabad heritage walk.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad introduces us to the various aspects of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architecture. These communities are all part of the old city of Ahmedabad. Intricate designs depicting motifs of these religions were an integral part of the old architecture.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is a bird feeder seen during the heritage walk of the old city of Ahmedabad
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad introduces us to the various aspects of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architecture. These communities are all part of the old city of Ahmedabad. Intricate designs depicting motifs of these religions were an integral part of the old architecture.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The heritage walk of Ahmedabad introduces us to the various aspects of Hindu, Jain and Islamic architecture. These communities are all part of the old city of Ahmedabad. Intricate designs depicting motifs of these religions were an integral part of the old architecture.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
This is the statue of the famous Gujarati poet named Dalpatram who stayed in the old Khadia area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A visit to his house is part of the heritage walk organised by the Ahmedabad municipal corporation.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Swaminarayan temple in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has a sprawling campus and the structure has walls filled with delicate carvings of Hindu symbols. The heritage walk of Ahmedabad starts early morning at this temple.
Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Devotees at the Swaminarayan temple offer their morning prayers. The heritage walk of the Ahmedabad municipal corporation starts at this temple.
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Heritage walk of Ahmedabad, Gujarat
A heritage walk organised by the Ahmedabad municipal corporation starts at 7 AM at the Swaminarayan temple in the old city area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
As the sun sets on the day of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti, the kite flying ends and the people of Ahmedabad release lanterns into the sky.
Kite Festival, Ahemdabad, India
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
Kites fill the sky of Ahmedabad on the occasion of Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan, the Indian Hindu festival of flying kites.
Makar Sankranti is the kite flying festival in India
