I’d spent the morning walking around the Red Fort of Agra, one of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Agra, India. The sun beat down mercilessly, but I soldiered on, driven by astonishment over the staggering architecture of the Fort. My jaw dropped open at the entrance, a towering red sandstone arch covered in magnificent … Read more
I turned a corner during my visit to the Fatehpur Sikri Complex and found this stately gentleman. He sat up straight, smoothed out his tunic, and motioned for me to take a photo. He seemed the perfect ambassador for the two-mile square site, where red sandstone buildings were adorned with some of the most exquisite, … Read more
With a population of nearly 17 billion, the National Capital Territory of Delhi is the largest metropolitan area in India and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the world. Given the sheer masses of people who make Delhi their home, it might be easy to assume it is unlivable. Fortunately, however, the capital of India … Read more
To experience the true Delhi, visit Lajpat Nagar Central Market, located at the center of the Lajpat Nagar residential neighborhood in South Delhi. The district developed during the 1950’s, as Pakistani refugees streamed in following the 1947 partition between India and Pakistan. Over time, it has evolved into one of the most sought-after communities in … Read more
Street vendor at Lajpat Nagar Central Market in Delhi, India, sells colored powder for Diwali celebration. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important Hindu holidays in India. In the northern part of the country, the powder is used to make designs called Rangoli. While occasionally made by hand, … Read more
