THE MOON FESTIVAL (EID –AL – FITR)

Our motherland is a paradise of amazing cultures, different beliefs and numerous languages. A mix of this can be seen swirling around in Allahabad as well. With yesterday being a day which so beautifully celebrates the moon, it was a day that marks the celebration of the festival of the Islamic culture called Eid-al-Fitr. The joy of festival is appreciated with grand feast and hearty gathering around the globe. The Eid-al-Fitr was originated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Certain traditions […]

Allahabad Fort

“The beauty of a king comes from his people but the beauty of his province comes from his fort” Allahabad fort aka OD fort stood for it’s people in 1583,built by Mughal emperor Akbar.The fort stands on the bank of river Yamuna.For a long time [Akbar’s] desire was to found a great city in the town of Piyag [Prayag], where the rivers Ganges and Jamuna join, and which is regarded by the people of India with much reverence, and which […]

Alfred Park

Built in 1870 to Mark Prince Alfred.The park is a place of attraction due the auspicious presence of a number of important monuments.Near the north fence of the garden is situated a Jamun tree.The Garden also known as ‘Chandra Shekhar Azad Park’,is a public park where Chandra Shekhar Azad sacrificed his life during India’s struggle for freedom.    The story of death of Azad was a tragic.One morning he was sitting with his counterpart in premises of Alfred park when […]

Allahabad “blessed by God.”

Allahabad,often known as the Sangam City. Here not only the confluence of three rivers dwells, but also dwells the heart of tourists.The city’s original name Prayag or ‘place of offerings’. The history of city yet remained to be glorified despite being the second oldest City of India. Triveni sangam is noted fir historical, cultural and religious tourism. Rich in historical places including Alfred Park, now informally called called ‘Company Garden’, Khusrobagh, Allahabad Fort, Minto Park, the Victoria and Thornhill Memorial, the Ashoka Pillar, Anand […]

Master Of Strokes

  Colours and strokes of various kinds, all so fresh, all with a story to tell. Ram Chandra Shukla, is a painter and doesn’t simply stop there. He is also an art critic. Living in Allahabad with his family he has been doting on us his works of the Kashi Shailee Paintings, Samikshavad and his latest, Intuitive paintings. His very recent demise, in 2016, indeed is a loss to not only the art lover of Allahabad but all over. He […]

Magh Mela

A faint glow at the horizon, marking the start of the sunrise. Cool breeze that usually makes you wish to stay indoors. Dark waters of the same hue as the sky, being illuminated by the reflection of lights, high up on poles, scattered around the sand. These lights are of the special time of the Magh Mela, representing the uncountable tents set up on the mela ground. In the still waters, it would be the picture perfect moment to show […]