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Bindu on A journey through the life of Raja Ravi Varma
ಶಿವರಾಮ ಭಟ್ಟ, ಬುರ್ಡೆ on A journey through the life of Raja Ravi Varma
Bindu on Kinnal Art – keeping the tradition alive
Siddarth Sarnaik on Kinnal Art – keeping the tradition alive
Bindu on Human Meta Pneumo Virus (HMPV)

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The many incredible birds of the Western Ghats. Sp

The many incredible birds of the Western Ghats. Spotted at the beautiful Timbertales Resort. Swipe all the way for a small surprise (not a bird) on slide 20! Let me know if you want to know which birds these are.
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#westernghats #birds #coorg #madikeri #birdsofinstagram #birdsofcoorg #nature #passionpassport #slowreadmovement

Glimpses from a meal at Tansen, a fine dining rest

Glimpses from a meal at Tansen, a fine dining restaurant recently launched by the Ohris Group in Hyderabad.

Tansen offers a unique culinary journey where the grandeur of the Mughal era intertwines with the splendid culinary legacy of the North-Western Frontier. Inspired by the legendary musician Tansen, whose exceptional compositions have left an indelible mark on Indian classical music, the restaurant aims to honour his legacy by curating an unforgettable experience that seamlessly blends tradition and culinary brilliance.
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#tansen #culinaryheritage #finedining #hyderabdidelicacy #hyderabad #barandkitchen

Indian Accent, New Delhi, is celebrating 15 glorio

Indian Accent, New Delhi, is celebrating 15 glorious years and these are some glimpses from their special pop up at JW Marriott, Bengaluru. Happening on 9 and 10 November. Here is a glimpse of the vegetarian menu I tasted.
Blue Cheese Naan
Indian Accent Shorba
Chaats from Streets of Delhi
Tofu Medu Vadai, Madras Gunpowder, Sambar Cream
Arbi Galawat, Crispy Sevai, Barberry Chutney
Indian Accent Kulfi Sorbet
Ker Sangar Paneer, Rajasthani Papad Kadhi
Black Dairy Dal, Wasabi & Cucumber Raita, Indian Accent Kulcha
Pistachio Gujiya, White Chocolate
Doda Barfi Treacle Tart, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Daulat ki Chaat, Rose Petal Chikki, Roasted Almonds

Take a bow Chef Hitesh Lohat. Thank you for the warm hospitality. Thanks Ananya for having me over.
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#indianaccent #jwmarriott #food #popup #bengaluru

A magical few days at Ranthambore courtesy @aamagh

A magical few days at Ranthambore courtesy @aamaghatiresort. I was fortunate to spot not one but four tigers together. Riddhi and her children (who are as big as her). Swipe to see more. Happy to also sight the elusive painted spurfowl and many others. Do not miss the supermoon of the month captured at the resort.
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#ranthambore #tigers #nature #nikonphotography #wildlife #birds

Lalbagh, lately! 1. Spotted Owlets 2.Brahminiy Kit

Lalbagh, lately!
1. Spotted Owlets
2.Brahminiy Kite
3. Scaly Breasted Munia
4. Spot Billed Ducks
5. Pond heron
6.Little Cormorant
7. White Throated Kingfisher
8. Magpie Robin
9. Rose Ringed Parakeet
10. Oriental Darter
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#birds #birdsofbangalore #lalbagh #naturephotography #birding

Glimpses from some amazing wildlife and bird sight

Glimpses from some amazing wildlife and bird sightings at Wayanad Wild. In these frames you can see
1. Malabar Trogan male
2. Malabar Trogan female
3.Tree frog
4. Malabar giant squirrel
5. Green Vine snake
6. Shrike
7. Oriental garden lizard
8. Malabar grey hornbill
9. Malabar pit viper male
10. Malabar pit viper female
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#wayanad
#snake
#malabar #trigan #pitviper #nature #kerala #cghearth #meandcghearth #narurephotography

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World Wetlands Day and probably the day to share s

World Wetlands Day and probably the day to share some images from a recent trip from Ankasamudra is a bird sanctuary near Hosapete (Hospet). A hotspot for hundreds of migratory and resident bird species. This wetland has just been added to Ramsar list. Pictured here are the Black headed Gull, Black Tailed Godwit, Black winged stilt, Purple moorhen, Ruddy Shelduck, Glossy Ibis, Collared Plover, Greater Flamingos, Glossy Ibis and more.
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#birdsofinstagram #wetlands #ankasamudrabirdsanctuary #birdsanctuary #karnataka #hospet #flamingos

Happy new year. Hope you have a year full of happi

Happy new year. Hope you have a year full of happiness and nature with its bounties at every step.
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#udupi #karkala #malabarpiedhornbill #Udupigulla #deltabeach #nature #naturephotography #seameetsriver #openbilledstork #srikrishnamuttudupi #stlawrencechurch #mallige #jasmine #golibaje #golibajji

Rann ke Rang. The wonderful colours of the Rann of

Rann ke Rang. The wonderful colours of the Rann of Kutch. The vibrancy of nature, culture, art and history in a frame. Swipe for more.
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#rannutsav #rannofkutch #rann #rannkerang #desert #saltdesert #gujarat #flamingo #art #culture #roganart

Glimpses of Bentota from an amazing stay at the st

Glimpses of Bentota from an amazing stay at the stunning Cinnamon Bentota Beach resort. The beautiful beach and stunning property are a must visit. Part of SriLankan Airlines Media FAM trip 2023.
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#beach # srilanka #aviarepsindia #iflysrilankanairlines #cinnamonhotelsandresorts #inspiringmoments #cinnamonbentotabeach #bentota #nature #buddha

Glimpses from my stay at the very scenic and stunn

Glimpses from my stay at the very scenic and stunning Kimmane Golf Resort in Shimoga.
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#shimoga #golf #retreat #golfresort #nature #karnataka

Varanasi Diaries. Swipe to see images from a trip

Varanasi Diaries. Swipe to see images from a trip that was about local food, sights and sounds.
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#varanasi #uptourism #ganga #gangaaarti #kashi #benaras #chaat #thaali #ramgarh #sarnath #buddha #peace

Tipai Wildlife Luxuries is a retreat that walks th

Tipai Wildlife Luxuries is a retreat that walks the talk when it comes to sustainable living. This is one place that has its heart in the right place and is an ode to simple living, respect for local communities and fresh, wholesome food.
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#retreat #sustainability
#food #getaway #wildlife #decor #earth #nature

Mumbai musings. As Ganesh chaturthi festivities co

Mumbai musings. As Ganesh chaturthi festivities come to a close sharing some glimpses of my recent trip to Mumbai as part of the International Ganesh Festival by Maharashtra Tourism. Staying at a hotel on Marine drive meant capturing many of these images. Swipe to also see the majestic Mumbai cha Raja. Also glimpses of the stunning architecture of the city. Left me wanting to see more.
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#mumbai #mumbaifood #fort #marinedrive #bougainvillea #bunmaska #ganeshchaturthi

Glimpses of Palghar a town about two hours from Mu

Glimpses of Palghar a town about two hours from Mumbai that has the best of nature with stunning landscapes, beautiful waterfalls, hot springs and old temples. And celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in all enthusiasm.
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#palghar #MaharashtraTourism #maharashtra #nature #waterfalls #ganeshchaturthi #temples #hotsprings

Sat Sri Akaal Punjab. Glimpses from the first ever

Sat Sri Akaal Punjab. Glimpses from the first ever Punjab Tourism Summit and Travel Mart. I was a speaker at a session on Eco and Farm Tourism and spent time exploring Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib. Swipe to see more.
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#punjab #chandigarh #anandpursahib #farmlife #ecotourism #agritourism #organic

Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort is an oasis of calm and

Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort is an oasis of calm and is tucked atop a hill. Some glimpses from a recent stay. Great views, amazing food, a wonderful spa and conversations. What's not to love? Swipe to see more images.
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#spa #himachalpradesh #monsoon #food #mountain #hills #spa #nature #retreat #getaway

The colours of Angsana Bangalore. A retreat that i

The colours of Angsana Bangalore. A retreat that is a great way to escape the stress of urban life. Spacious rooms, a nice spa, good food and lots of games. There is more when you check in here.
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#staycation #bengaluru #flowers #hotel # resort # spa #retreat #getaway

Tadoba Diaries. While the monsoon decided to make

Tadoba Diaries. While the monsoon decided to make an appearance on my visit here, it was still an engaging safari as I finally saw the Indian Pitta. That's not all swipe to see more. Thank you Waghoba Eco Retreat @pugdundeesafaris for a memorable stay. Shaheen thank you for the great memories.
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#indianpitta #paradiseflycatcher #commonkingfisher #Checkeredkeelback #snake #birdsofinstagram #gardenlizard #tadoba #madhyapradesh #nofilter #luxestay #resort

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