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Friday, June 24, 2011

Skywatch - A visit to Fatehpur Sikri

We were in Fatehpur Sikri on a hot summer afternoon. Needless to say I was sun burnt. The old town built by Mughal emperor Akbar stood in dramatic colours - the fiery red sandstone standing out against a dull blue sky .

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24 comments:

Jeevan said...: Excellent Lakshmi.; June 24, 2011 8:57 PM
shooting star said...: i always wanted visit fateh pur sikri more than taj mahal....its the town planner in me whos very curious about this city!!; June 24, 2011 9:07 PM
snapperoni said...: What a beautiful colour, and architecture too. I love the people in the middle of the photo, makes it look even more authentic!; June 24, 2011 9:36 PM
Mridula said...: Long time since I ventured that way!; June 24, 2011 11:40 PM
Ever Green Tree said...: Hv been there as a kid, but hardly remember the trip :( Wud love to go back n visit again. Lovely pc!
Can relate the scorching sun making the sand stones struc really hot!; June 25, 2011 8:58 AM
Seema Guliani said...: Nice Pic !; June 27, 2011 1:14 AM
sandeep said...: it was red hot and burning when i last visited fatehpur sikri too :) did not like any of my pics except some silhouettes. this one is quite soothing. ofcourse, it would have been better if there was some more variety in the sky!; June 27, 2011 6:31 PM
khajuraho sculptures said...: I also visited this great place when i visited Taj Mahal. its really very beautiful; June 28, 2011 12:24 PM
Nikita said...: Fatehpur sikri is a must to visit place ! but have a hot temprature i last visited fatehpur sikri in july 2010 :); June 28, 2011 3:41 PM
henry said...: really nice post....thanks; July 01, 2011 5:49 PM
Wendy said...: I love Fatehpur Sikri and the sandstone architecture.; July 03, 2011 11:38 PM
Pathtrekkers said...: Amazing picture and of course with some people in it, looking more attractive....Been there lots of time. Great piece of work !!!!!; July 04, 2011 2:04 PM
Shravan Srinivas said...: Totally agree with you!I visited it last May and found the heat unbearable!But totally worth the pain.Some unbeleivable architecture!; July 04, 2011 9:53 PM
Trotter said...: Hi Lakhsmi! Sorry for the absence; another busy fortnight... No holidays... ;)
This one I know... Lovely!!

Blogtrotter Two is touring Cap Corse... Enjoy and have a wonderful week ahead!!; July 06, 2011 11:15 PM
dukesfolly said...: what a place to see.India is a beautiful country with many beautiful heritage.Some days ago i have visited India for holidays & i am thank full to Global Visas for solving my visa problem.
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Selena said...: I just went to Fathehpur Sikri in October. Not as hot then, but I loved that place. My mom's family lives close by there and I really saw it for the first time. Very Nice!; July 08, 2011 12:37 AM
7thfoldmedia said...: Picture of Fatehpur sikri is very beautiful...; July 09, 2011 1:31 PM
Mitr Friend - Bhushavali said...: Love the contrast of blue n red!!!
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P.N. Subramanian said...: Nice shot. It was not a wise decision to visit that place in Summer.; July 11, 2011 3:26 PM
INDIAN LILLIPUT said...: One of the best informative article from your side. The photography of Fathehpur sikri was amazing; July 12, 2011 6:41 PM
Ash said...: Very nice!; July 12, 2011 9:17 PM
thebritishasianblog said...: fantastic post and good picture, thanks for sharing.; July 13, 2011 6:36 PM
Eftychia K said...: The sandstone looks amazing!
makes great color combination :)

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Danish said...: Awsome....i have been to this place.

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