Indian Diaries: PicSpeak

"If you clap at the gates of the Golconda fort, the guard at the top of the hill would be able to hear it!" - Beautiful remains of the Golconda fort and the open air light and sound show theatre.

"Ma, these roads were built in the 18th century for bullock carts. Now, they are somehow carrying the burden of SUVs " - View from the top of Charminar

"Why dont people grow up in this country and realize that these structures are of national heritage."- Names of people written at the famous Charminar, Hyderabad

"Nature at its best!"- A crow eating a fish at the sea shore

"Click it fast! I cannot touch these thorns for long without looking at them" - A botanist's son in love with Cactus- these were rare species specially brought in from Africa.
" Four rupees each! (Looks at us) No. Five rupees."- Coconuts are sold for less than 10 cents on the roadside
"Road rules are meant to be broken in this country"- A biker crossing the railroad even when the gates are closed.

"Chalo dance karo! Sahab ko salaam karo (Dance and salute the master!)"- A monkey which is a common view on Indian streets.

"Wow, these lucky crocs can have orgies all night long (thought!)" - Crocodile farm maintained by the Irula tribe. It was started and is headed by an American named Romulus Whitaker.

"India is a diverse country where all the religions known to man exist in perfect harmony"- A Muslim guide at a Hindu temple right outside the sanctum sanctorum.

"Wow. How did the artisans built such structures out of single pieces of rock 900 years from now?" - The beautiful temples at Mahabalipuram were almost lost in the Tsunami of 2004

"Hey I know this stone. Its the one that was shown in National Geographic the other night!" - Stone carvings from the Pandava period at Mahabalipuram

"Bhaiya (brother), your kids would be like these once you marry a blonde in America" - My sister's comments on watching these kids play at Auroville Ashram

"This banyan tree is bigger than the one at Modern School" - Auroville Universal City, Pondicherry

"I wont die without seeing your marriage. Marry an American if you want but please do it fast." - My beloved granny
"I can feel something crawl up my leg shooting this. I should get out of the bushes now!" - Camping and waiting for Jesus in the backyard tent

"Wow, you are heavy. Hold on until the pic is taken!"- Church hopping on Christmas at midnight outside the Convent of Jesus and Mary- Ma's school.

"This is where I started from and this is where I come back" - On top of the Banyan Tree at Modern School.

Did someone say that pictures speaks more than words?

(ps: click on the pics for a better view)