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A Colorful Welcome
Clay formations of a sentry on a horse and two women in colorful clothes greet visitors to Shiparamam – an arts and crafts village in Hyderabad
Sentry on Horse in Clay
A Colorful Welcome
Shilparamam Hyderabad
Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village located in Hyderabad, India. The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts.
A statue of Ganesha, flanked by two clay elephants, welcomes visitors to Shilparamam.
A Welcome from Ganesha
Sunset Silhouette at Golconda Fort
The golden rays of sunset on the clouds are in stark contrast to the dark silhouette of Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
Sunset Silhouette at Golconda
Highest Point at Golconda Fort
The crowning glory of Golconda Fort is the Durbar Hall, which stands atop a hill overlooking the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is approached by a thousand-step stairway with a great view of the cities below – including (on a clear day) the famous Charminar itself.
At the Highest Point at Golconda
Jagadamba Temple at Golconda Fort
Jagadamba temple located in a small cave half-way through the steps leading to the Golconda Fort is the oldest temple in Hyderabad, India. It is interesting to see a temple in the vicinity of a mosque indicating the secular nature of the rulers of Golconda Fort.
Jagadamba Temple Golconda
Ibrahim Mosque at Golconda Fort
On the top at Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Ibrahim Mosque was built by Ibrahim the son of Quli Qutb Shah. The mosque has now been ruined but still two minarets can be found along with three entrances adjacent to each other.
Ibrahim Mosque Overlooking Hyderabad
Ibrahim Mosque at Sunset
Climbing to the Top
People making the trek to the top of the tower at Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, India
Climbing to the Top
Contrasting Architecture
The old stonework of Golconda Fort, Hyderabad is in stark contrast to the unidentified white building that stands out.
Modern Construction in an Old Fort
Taramati Mosque Golconda Fort
This mosque, outside the royal palaces at Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, was used by Qutb Shahi rulers and their nobles.
Taramati Mosque Golconda
Looking Outside Through the Grille
A child looks through the iron grille at Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
Looking Outside
View from the Top
Hyderabad city views from top of Golconda Fort …..
View from the Top
Stonework of Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort – this impressive hilltop fort, located 11 kilometers from the Hyderabad city center, has imposing ramparts and gates. Originally a mud fort built by the Kakatiyas, it was transformed into an imposing citadel during the 16th and 17th centuries by the Qutub Shahi dynasty.
Stonework of Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort in Hyderabad
Since the time it was built 1518, Golconda Fort has been the pride of Hyderabad. Famous for its impenetrable structure, the fort is considered as a hallmark of excellence in military architecture. Golconda Fort is one of the grandest forts in India.
Golconda Fort in Hyderabad
A Royal Courtyard
Perched 2,000 feet above the city of Hyderabad is Taj Falaknuma Palace, a jewel among the clouds. Built in 1894, it is the former palace of the Nizam, rumored to be the richest man in the world at one time. No photographs allowed inside, but the architecture and woodwork is astounding.
A Royal Courtyard
Hyderabad Views from Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel
Clock Tower Chowmahalla Palace
At Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad, India stands the tall clock tower, endearingly called as Khilwat Clock. This clock has been in action since past 250 years and the locals still use its time to correct their watch. An expert family of clock repairers who operates from Lad Bazaar winds the mechanical clock every week to ensure its seamless functioning.
Clock Tower Chowmahalla Palace
Framing a Clock Tower
Durbar Hall at Chowmahalla Palace
This is the heart of Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad, India. It is held in high esteem by the people of Hyderabad, as it was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. The grand pillared Durbar Hall has a pure marble platform on which the Takht-e-Nishan or the royal seat was laid. Here the Nizams held their durbar and other religious and symbolic ceremonies. The 19 spectacular chandeliers of Belgian crystal were recently reinstalled to recreate the lost splendor of this regal hall.
Khilwat Mubarak (Durbar Hall)
A Throne for the NIzam
Chowmahalla Palace Hyderabad
Chowmahalla Palace is the palace of the Nizams of Hyderabad State in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad while they ruled their state.
It was Salabat Jung, the fourth Nizam of Hyderabad, who commissioned the construction of the Chowmahalla Palace way back in 1750. After more than 100 years, the construction was finally completed between 1857 and 1869 during the rule of Afzal ad-Dawlah, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad.
Chowmahalla Palace
Am impressive door in side of the Palace …..
An Impressive Door
Charminar Markets
A market exists around Charminar, Hyderabad, India. Lad Bazaar is known for its jewelry, especially bangles, and the Pathar Gatti, which is known for its pearls. In its heyday, the Charminar market had some 14,000 shops.
Charminar Markets
Charminar Through the Arch
The Charminar’s long history includes the existence of a mosque on its top floor for more than 400 years. While both historically and religiously significant, it is also known for its popular and busy local markets surrounding the structure, and has become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in Hyderabad, India.
Charminar Through the Arch