THE AGRA FORT

26th December 2007..

After convincing my father to take me on a trip to Agra, for till date, I hadnt seen the Taj Mahal, we left on a one week trip to Delhi and Agra. Taj Mahal turned out to be hugely dissapointing. Fortunately, Fathehpur Sikri and the Agra fort lived up to my expectations.

This image was taken around the time of dusk. While one could see the Taj in the background from an angle, the river Yamuna could also be seen flowing from another.

There's something about the picture which still fascinates me till date. Maybe its the apricot-tinted light or just the camera angle.

I came back home with richer memories.

HERITAGE BUILDING, MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY, VADODARA

For a moment, far away from the maddening crowds, I stood rooted to the ground, mesmerized by the grandeur of the dome. The sun beating down on my face seemed alien to the intricate architecture exemplified on the first level of the building.

THE IMPOSING DOME

This picture was taken on 18th August 2009, barely a month after I joined Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara. While the sunlight gleamed on the dome, a part of the lower part of the building was enshrouded in shade.

KIRTI MANDIR, VADODARA

As persistent drizzles of time
Showered upon the Mandir’s flanks,
The flora embraced me with open arms
Sucking out unconstructiveness
Leaving void behind in the cosmos......

VOUS ALLEZ BIEN?

Hey people !!! I sincerely hope that this post finds you in the best of health and spirits. It’s been a very long time since I’ve updated my blog. Life has become too tremendous lately.

College is going on just fine. The professors are good and very helpful indeed. There’s a lot to learn everyday....

I made a couple of friends. They’re good people to be with and times spent with them are full of fun and frolic.

Rest is all good. I’m carrying on in a way. It can get frustrating sometimes having to deal with classmates who don’t read, discuss or debate, speak in hushed tones when you raise your hand in order to answer, are non participative et al.

French classes are wonderful. Alice madam is a gem of a soul. The class comes alive with her joie de vivre and vivacity.

Deeptha madam is another person who’s a delight to be with. Her classes are enlightening. I’m yet to meet a man as well read as Rajan sir. This man knows way too much and has the unique ability to integrate his life experiences with the topics dealt with in class...

That’s it from me. Take care and all the very best. I’ll keep you posted as and when things happen.

A bientot !!!
Au Revoir

ANANYA....