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Exploring Satpula – Episode 4

In this episode we explore the architecture of the Satpula dam and some more stories and anecdotes 🙂

Aditya Pathak

June 23, 2014

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Khirki Masjid and Satpula – Episode 3

In this episode of the Khirki Masjid video series – the architecture of this place and some more stories and anecdotes 🙂

Aditya Pathak

June 21, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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Khirki Masjid and Satpula – Episode 2

Here’s the next part (Episode 2) of the Story of Delhi…. Listen to the interesting stories of the Delhi Sultanate ..packed with Action.. Drama.. Trust.. Revenge.. Mysticism.. Love.. War.. Politics.. Innovation.. and so much more! Enjoy 🙂

Aditya Pathak

June 15, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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Khirki Masjid and Satpula – Episode 1

The next chapter in the Story of Delhi ..here’s Part 1 of our explorations at the magnificent Khirki Masjid and the Satpula dam! Get ready to be welcomed by numerous bats hanging from the high ceilings of the structure.. and then the story-teller enchants you as he unfolds the several layers of the Delhi story!…

Aditya Pathak

June 11, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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Dargah Matka Peer – glimpses

We were at the enchanting Dargah of Matka Pir in Delhi few days back.. and besides the mystical and blessed ambiance, we also witnessed this philosufical music there!! Must visit for all Delhi lovers !! 🙂 Know more about this place, it’s history and the various stories associated to it in a different blog post here. Experience…

Aditya Pathak

May 10, 2014

Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Music, Stories, Sufi, Videos

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Jahaanpanaah – Refuge of the world! (Episode 3)

History, Stories, Architecture and Ibn Batuta describing a “Samosa” back then in the 14th century !! All this and more in this final episode of our explorations at JAHAANPANAAH – the ruins at BIJAI MANDAL and the majestic BEGUMPUR MOSQUE!

Aditya Pathak

April 22, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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Some paintings by mom :)

Just curated some paintings made by mom. Most of these came into existence during the 1980-90s.. while me and sis were tiny toddlers growing up.. watching mom’s unique art of living 🙂

Aditya Pathak

March 23, 2014

Artwork, Blog, Photographs

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Jahaanpanaah – Refuge of the world! (Episode 2)

In this second Episode of “Jahaanpanaah – refuge of the world” check out the TREASURE PITS of Tughluq era.. what the POETS of that era wrote in praise of the controversial king and about the “HAZAR SUTUN – the court of God” ..plus some trivia about the lesser known architect Zaheer-ud-din Al Jaayush. If you…

Aditya Pathak

March 23, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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The making of MAALPUA :)

Few glimpses that I captured as we prepared MAALPUA this Holi 🙂

Aditya Pathak

March 20, 2014

Films, Food, Videos

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Auto Rickshaw ride in Delhi :)

For those who wish to be “taken for a ride” .. here’s 6 minutes of pure unadulterated “Autorickshaw” sounds and sights.. from our video RecycleBin! Sit back and enjoy the “auto-ride” across the roads of Delhi 🙂 Cheers!

Aditya Pathak

March 20, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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