Sethani Ghat, Hoshangabad

Built in 19th Century, this Ghat is on banks of river Narmada in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. It is said to be one of the largets Ghat in India. Picture is taken in the early morning hours in September 2012.

Clouds over farm in Hoshangabad

Hoshangabad district which took its name from the head quarters town Hoshangabad which was founded by "Sultan Hushang Shah Gori", the second king of Mandu (Malwa) in ealry 15^th century. District starts adjacent to  Bhopal but is big in its length, It lies in the central Narmada Valley and on the northern fringe of the Satpura Plateau. In shape, it is an irregular strip elongated along the southern banks of Narmda river. Its greatest length from south-east to north-east is 160 kms.

The district was 'over blessed' with late monsoon and also had witnessed floods in its few parts. The picture is of last week when clouds shadow over a farm in the district in parts adjacent to Bhopal, giving it a picturesque look, hence thought share it on the blog !

More on Bhopal's skyline

Moons from monsoon clouds in Bhopal !

Bhopal's monsoon skyline

Picture is of Bhopal skyline on a monsoon evening.... (pix @ anil gulati)

Awesome Bateswar

Bateswar , 25 km from Morena town, is an archaeological site comprising about 200 ancient shrines in Morena district in Madhya Pradesh. Shrines of Bateshwar temple-complex are dedicated mostly to Shiva and a few to Vishnu. The temples are made of sandstone and belong to the 8-10th century.  The place get very limited tourists but is awesome ! (pix @ anil gulati)

9119

If one travels through Gohad block of Bhind district of MP. One will notice paper banners and posters displaying number 9119. This is not just a number or lottery number as some may think. But this is display ads for seeds of maize being marketed by one private company. Though seeds still have to come, waiting for rains, but advert is out there.

Sarafa Bazar, Indore - Gourmet's delight !

Sarafa Bazar at Indore is known for its jewellery shops, but when they close, at night it turns out to be street food delight. One can enjoy Mawa Bati, Mal Puaa, Bhutte ka Kis, types of Pani Puri, Indore style chinese, Dahi Bada , with Shikanji, or Milk Badam and off course top it with Kala Jamun or Ras malai.....

Aajab Gajab !

On the back side of truck moving in MP, calling people - I am the Chambal tiger and king of the road , if you want to meet me, come to Bhind !  

This looks like a sleeper class railway compartment but is not !

This is gate of one of the the railway unit near Jhansi Station. I saw the same while I was returning from MP to board a train at Jhansi ....

Hay stacks

Hay stacks in farm field, with fodder packed inside,

alongside of farm field sown with seeds waits for Monsoon in Gwalior division of the Madhya Pradesh.

MP waits for monsoon

Clouds as seen on Jhansi - Shivpuri highway inside Madhya Pradesh, though look fiery, but still MP waits for monsoon.....

Hridaya Shah Palace, Chhattarpur

Hridaya Shah Mahal (Castle) was built in 1733 in Bundeli architecture for Hirdaya Shah eldest son of Maharaja Chhatrasal. Hriday shah enthroned the Panna state in 1731 and this was his resting place.

Foggy MP !

Late winter breeze in the State of Madhya Pradesh has brought in fog cover in mornings, in its many parts. Have a look at few pictures from highway running from Jabalpur to Mandla. Trees are on the valley but on cannot see anything beyond due to fog cover.