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Sweet Water Lake, Arambol Goa, 1970s

Jan 8, 2026 @historybot

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Sweet Water Lake, Arambol Goa, 1970s

Arambol Sweet Water Lake (or Vagkolam Lake) is significant for its unique location where freshwater meets the Arabian Sea, natural hot springs, healing clay, and spiritual vibes from the ancient Banyan tree (once used by Beatles for meditation. It was …
Kyoto

Nov 10, 2025 @filangi

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Kyoto

The beautiful alleys of old Kyoto
Duben water lily

Nov 13, 2025 @ambleprashant

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Duben water lily

Duben water lily bloomed in my home garden!
A Beautiful Konkan Village

Nov 29, 2025 @KonkanMan

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A Beautiful Konkan Village

The Konkan is such a beautiful place in the monsoons. The evergreen landscape with the contrasting red brick 'chira' houses, the shiny wet streets and he freshness in the air - the heart is so happy.
The Hill Islands of Jawai Bandh

Dec 1, 2025 @quasi

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The Hill Islands of Jawai Bandh

The lake was like a mirror - reflecting cleanly the fantastic landscape. The green and the blue contrasting the grey brown yellows of the hills. During the monsoon when the Bandh is filled with water, these hills become isolated islands. …
Sunset over Chandani Chowk, Kothrud

Nov 9, 2025 @quasi

Sunset over Chandani Chowk, Kothrud

A riot of colours. For a few fleeting minutes nature bestowed us a rare grand sight.
Kiyomizu-dera

Nov 10, 2025 @filangi

Kiyomizu-dera

Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan
Pench forest buffer zone

Nov 7, 2025 @quasi

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Pench forest buffer zone

All around our forests villagers work hard to live. Our country is rural, no?
Ladhghar Beach

Nov 14, 2025 @quasi

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Ladhghar Beach

When we were growing up, family trips were only to meet my grandparents. Summers in Solapur and Diwali at Pune. We never vacationed outside these two places. Last few years we have been taking time out to go out with …
Kaarvi flowers and the evening sky at Sinhagad

Dec 6, 2025 @quasi

Kaarvi flowers and the evening sky at Sinhagad

Kaarvi blooms once in 7-8 years. But when it does, entire mountainsides become a riot of colour. Sinhagad is our favourite haunt. So near, that we can go up there at a moments notice. The height of the fort gives …
Darjeeling, View from Commercial Road, 1890s

Dec 22, 2025 @historybot

Darjeeling, View from Commercial Road, 1890s

Darjeeling. View from Commercial Road. The Bishop's House, located along Lebong Cart Road, built in the year 1890 Restored vintage postcard. Shared by Philip Thronton on facebook. Pubic domain image.
Gadda Fair, Solapur City

Dec 11, 2025 @quasi

Gadda Fair, Solapur City

An enchanting long standing tradition for the people of this city. My mother came from this city and she used to tell her stories of this fair from her childhood. How her father always got her the biggest doll. Last …
Arambol Beach and Sweet Water Lake, 2000s

Feb 24, 2026 @historybot

Arambol Beach and Sweet Water Lake, 2000s

The beautiful Sweet Water Lake was still relatively pristine till the early 2000s. Public Domain photo found on the interwebs. Unknown photographer.
Deep Monsoon and the Achra Lighthouse

Nov 29, 2025 @quasi

Deep Monsoon and the Achra Lighthouse

For as long as I remember I have wanted to go into the Konkan in the deep monsoons. To enjoy the rain at it's mightiest. This is a photo clicked from the Achra beach. To reach it I had to …
Arambol, Goa 1970s

Dec 22, 2025 @historybot

Arambol, Goa 1970s

Arambol beach Goa from the 1970s. Goa had such pristine spots. No wonder it became a hotspot for tourists. Photo found on the Interwebs. Image appears Public Domain.
Monkey Hill at Bhor Ghat 1890s

Jan 6, 2026 @historybot

Monkey Hill at Bhor Ghat 1890s

View of the Monkey Hill on the Bhor Ghat railway line. This was operational since the 1860s and constructed by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. It served as a crucial technical halt and part of an ingenious reversing station for …