Ruins have their own language to narrate mysterious stories. Built in 1573, an abandoned city and its historical ruins resting 83 kms north east of Jaipur, echoes a similar story. Silent disappearances, spooky vibes, deserted vicinity and dilapidated bazaars conjure the eeriness that envelops the Bhangarh Fort and its territory. Sandwiched between Sariska border in Alwar and Jaipur, Bhangarh is a site declared legally haunted by Government of India. Entry before sunrise and after sunset is strictly forbidden into the Fort and a signboard by Archaeological Survey of India warns… Read More
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Plummeting business and soaring tourism (Pushkar Fair 2018)
With their dense, sand coated eyelashes, the ships of desert unfurl over the grounds that have seen the world’s largest camel fair for over decades now. Although, the helipad which was constructed for Prime Minister’s visit pertaining to Rajasthan elections, has been hurting the hooves of these stars of the desert show. But the show must go on! Clad in crimson-hued turban, Ramkaran tries to control one of his 7 camels with all his energy. What seemed wild to me was a playful, perhaps a regular lifestyle for him. A… Read More