This February 2008, My dream came true, I had opportunity to visit Delhi, Agra and Fatepur Sikkri. And I took full advantage and roam these famous places and my camera just did not care to stop. To photograph these famous historical places, of the Mughal era is a beautiful and amazing experience. Gone are the days when you have to wait to know from your studio man to tell you, that only 5 of the 12 snap of a film roll had come good.
In the days of digital photography, the results are instant!
I set about to visit this fort at about noon time. A lot of foreign tourists and hordes of Delhi school children, along with few Indians I stepped in to this famous tourist attraction.
Wait a moment, just before entering this fort; I had this great chance to see that famous podium from where, on every 15Th august of each year, from Mr. Nehru to Dr. Singh delivered their false promises to the public of India. It is a great place indeed. You cant go there now due to security reasons.
This fort was built by Shah Jahan in the year 1639. With every subsequent occupier, it changed and some additions and some modifications were carried out. Till 2003, it was not fully open to public.
Lal Killa, The Red Fort- The Name Is obvious. It was made of Red Rajasthani stones and hence the name. You will come across the red stones structure in almost all monuments built by Mughals.
The Outer Facade Of Lal Killa
The White Flag Stand, Where every PM hoisted the National Flag on 15th August every year and promised all false promises.
The Arches of the Entrance to Inner Court Yard.
Diwan E Aam
The main Darwaza To Diwan E Aam, Khas and ....
The Sahi Takht Of Diwan E Aam
The Pillars and Arches
It is always my hobby to snap cascading Arches.....
The View of Diwan e Aaam
Once upon a time, Gold and precious stones adorned these walls......
The Golden Pattern on the roof of D E Aam
The Marble Jharokha are broken and cracked....
It is still Beautiful.....
Note The Image Of Tula Danda or Impartial Judgement....and the Floral Design...
The Sahi Takht. On It once upon a Time The Famous Mayur Simhason was placed
The Once Famous Rang Mahal
The Entertainment Arena Of Mughals
The Mughal Engineers Fixed a Syphon to bring River Yamuna water In the whole Complex
Once These fountains were in Working Conditions
The Drain Outlet of Rain Water
This Playing monument was surrounded by Yamuna water
The Shish Mahal
The Rang Mahal, Entry Restricted
One piece, marble, Now defunct Fountain
The Takhat
The gate View
The BuruZ
The Parting Glance
Close
Dear S Roy Biswas
I was not that much lucky, It was Feb and the evenings were chilly,
not suitable for we Mumbaiya. so i avoided it
Next time sure
Thank you for your nice comments.../
I am fallowing your travelogues earnestly
In Sep, I am Going to visit Hardwar-Rishikesh-Rajaji park-dehradoon-Mussorrie
Can you give some tips and send me a note
Regards
Chanchal
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Great Photo blog. I think that you must have watched the 'Light & Sound show', if not make it a point to watch it next time around. You will definitely like it.
With warm regards,
S. Roy Biswas
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Respected Sampath Ji
It enlighted my heart with wonderful feeling, that my effort is at least successful to some an extent.
Thanks for your comments.
Regards
Chanchal
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Hello Ashish Ji
Thanks for your comments.
Regards
Chanchal
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Dear Chanchal ji,
Good photographs!
regards,
yours,
ashish dimri
http://ashishdimri.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/03/mataji.htm?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=hp&utm_content=recommended%20a%20blog%20entry
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such an
amazing
array of photos
diwane khas
diwane aam
marble arcades..
fantastic..
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Thanks Yash,
The Images tell their own story...
I love to travel and photography is my passion.
This passionate hobby gets boost when I visit any historical monument...
Regards
Chanchal
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Wonderful blog.....Beauty of your photo blogs is that you take picture fromevery angle...And all the pics are just amazing
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