Wagha border in Punjab

Pakistan- India border gate 

BSF- The devoted gate keeper

the final point of India at the Punjab side

We are the proud citizens of India

       Women in uniform

 chettan watching the border parade

chechi's wish fulfilled

 in search of

 In the border guestroom

I am the Son, husband and father
Always trying to protect you
I wish always to do good
Trust me, I take care of you.
My only mantra is  Bharat Mata ki Jai
And I know you also have the same mantra
Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Punjab- JalianWala Bagh- Black mark of the British rule

 To some people Jalianwala Bagh is just a public park in Amritsar in Punjab. To those who have studied the history of India, the name denotes the birthplace of energy minds during the ongoing struggle for India's freedom from the British rule. The martyr's well completely was filled with dead bodies. When Saraswathy teacher vividly described the Jalianwalla Bagh massacre that took place on 13 April, 1919 in the Indian History class in the second year Pre- Degree class, I was just 15 years.  She explained that General Dyer ordered to shoot at the innocent, peaceful, and unarmed Punjabis assembled at the park as part of the Baisakhi festival. 1650 rounds ammunition  was mercilessly fired at the packed people.  I could not recognize for a moment that I was weeping . Teacher asked me to see her at her office. What happened? she asked me. I could not open my mouth even to utter a word. After so many years when I was in front of the monument, I swallowed the same feeling. Let me proudly remember those martyrs!

bullets pierced these walls

Lotus temple is very good to visit. No pictures, no idols but all are asked to observe silence and pray for a while. I liked it very much

Saravana get together at New Delhi

 with balagopal

Taj Mahal and Agra Fort- contributions of the Mughal Dynasty

TAJ MAHAL

The stunningly beautiful and unforgettable  architectural amazement and love monument built for Mumtas Mahal by emperor Shajahan of the Mughal Dynasty even today remains as one of the wonders of the world. The city of Agra in Utter Pradesh, and the banks of river Yamuna attrcted millions of visitors from all over the world just because of Taj Mahal. Shahjahan, until his death used to view this monument from Red Fort where he was detained by his son. 

Visiting Taj Mahal is by all means an emotional treat. We skipped the impact of the scorching Sun by starting our journey to the world famous monument at 6 am. I had visited Taj mahal in 1978 with my husband Rajeevan. At that time Taj Mahal was seen in pure white marble. Alas! now it has grown yellow. I wish the government would have protected this world famous monument in a much better way. Still it is beautiful and wonderful to see.