Jhau Gach: The Aussie in Indian Garden!

Jhau Gach or Jhau Gachh is very common shrub of India. Rarely we miss to have shot of our dear one standing in front of a Jhau Gach. Jhau gach is the bengali name of the shrub and I was really surprised to know that nobody care about its origin. When I asked others about the tree they simply replied "Itz just a jhau gach!"

The origin of the tree is Autralia, where it is know are oak or ironwood/beefwood. The name of the genus is Casuarina and there are more than 17 species in the family Casuarinaceae, almost all are native to Australasia.

In India they are known by different names in different parts, like Vilayati Saru in UP, Bihar, MP etc. ; chouk in Chennai and other southern part.

Well! no more gyan enjoy the beauty of the evergreen shrub and next time never forget to have a click in front of them!

Cheers!!!

The Indian Goat to get the top position!

It way a sunny day and as I was walking through a river side lane I got him all of a sudden!

He was standing on the roof of a hut and enjoying the sunlight. I found him very cool with outsider. Without any sign of xenophobia he gave a plenty of time to shoot.

No doubt he enjoyed the whole photo session!
Thank you Mr. Goat!

Indian Archtecture 1: The Great Qutub Minar

One of the many wonderfull archs of the minar area.

Ornamentation at the base of a pillar...Marvel on stone!

Ornamentation on the body of the main minner...worth watching.

Here comes the Hero...the Great Qutub Minar!

The Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick build minaret. The construction of the minar was started by India's first muslim ruler Qutub-Ud-In Aibak in the year of 1193. The minar was completed by Firuz Shah Tughlaq in 1386. Firuz Shah Tughlak took the credit to build the top most storey of the minnar.

The Qutub Minar is one of the best example of Indo-Islamic Architecture.

A must visit place for all...

Keep visiting for more photographs of Indian Architecture...

Sheek Kebab Walla @ Meena Bazaar!

Sheek Kebab...A mixture of and spices thinly wrapped around a skewer and grilled, usually in a tandoor.Sheek Kebab or Sheek Kabab is famous for its taste and aroma. Todays micro oven and modern cooking style is gradually killing this taste from far Afgan. Today only a few traditional sheek kabab wallas (vendors) are vending the royal taste here and there...I found one of them in our very own Meena Bazaar, next to Jama Masjid...

Jarkan Stone: the sparkle in shade...

It is not any high profile gem...itz just a jarkan stone in silver ring given by our family astrologer!
This jarkan stone have refractive index very near to diamond...thus it sparkle in similar way!According to hindu astrology it can enhance the creativity by supporting Venus as Diamond do. But the effectiveness of a Jarken stone is maximum 20% of a Diamond of same size. Jarkan is a cultured stone most probably introduced by western jem suppliers. The use of jarken stone in Indian astrology is very new and rare incident.

Well, I have little or no knowledge about jems and astrology...so it is better to enjoy the beauty of the stone and consult with an expert for more detail information about Jarkan Stone!

Jarkan Stone: the Alternate of Diamond!

Jarkan Stone is a cultured diamond. In indian astrology, it can be used a substitute of the precious diamond. it comes in various colors but most of the Jarkan Stones are transparent with a pinch of bule of green in it.

black lock!!!