Through My Eyes Four Wonders of India

India has a myriad mood with full of extraordinary things, extraordinary happenings and not least extraordinary people. The diversity of India and its unity among all differences make this country a mysterious cauldron. There are numerous things about India, which fascinates people from far distant land but I’m here citing some of the very offbeat examples of India.

• Pushkar Camel Fair – Speaking of bazaars, how can one forget Pushkar’s annual camel bazaar? If you fancy buying a camel, you will find different types of camel here and that too at a bargain price while focus is on buying and selling camels, but horses, cows, sheep and even elephants are traded. During Pushkar Camel Fair, around 30,000 cattle are bought and sold! It is a huge tourist attraction when the quaint town of this part of Rajasthan become a great attraction for travellers. Therefore, to add the attraction, there’s plenty of camel racing and other activities. Along with the fun and games and trading of animals, kiosks selling a wide range of bangles, embroidered outfits and brassware goods are available. The bazaar is a combination of colour, laughter and boundless energy topped with a healthy dose of religion. Acrobats, jugglers, snake charmers, mystics and fire eaters add a touch of the exotic to the scene.

• Yoga – Yoga means union between own soul with cosmic truth. Though people are now relate it with health issue but the locus point is always spirituality. India is the birthplace of this eternal science and certainly it is one of the greatest wonders of world. Now days the entire world is hooked to yoga, including Hollywood celebrities like Madonna. Why did we take so long to wake up to the fact that yoga is a wonder that originated in India?

• Himalayas – The crowning glory of this range is Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. What is mesmerising about these mountains is their sheer natural beauty. We remember having watched the Kanchenjunga peak from Tiger Hill, in Darjeeling. It was early morning and when we set out, all of us were uncertain whether we would catch a glimpse of the Himalayan ranges, especially the Kanchenjunga. As the sky was cloudy everyone felt that the peak would not be visible. All of a sudden, the clouds lifted and the sun shone in all its glory amidst the magical Himalayas. And in the first rays of light, we saw the Kanchenjunga in all its brilliance. At the moment, we realised that this divine beauty was definitely a wonder of nature.

• Indian Bazaar – I also find the concept of the Indian bazaar a wonder in itself. Walking through the narrow winding streets and absorbing the sights and sounds of a bustling market are, in themselves, novel experiences. Malls can never replicate the charm of the Indian bazaar. If you are going to a crowded market, put aside any notions of peace and quiet and jump into the thick of things. That’s only way you will enjoy it. There is a method in the madness and that’s what makes it so appealing.

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