tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72701022468726780382024-03-10T20:23:11.513-07:00WATERCOLOR....MY LOVEANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-80240984318288980352016-01-18T20:53:00.002-08:002016-01-18T20:53:42.548-08:00UDAIPUR....The Lakecity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's a symbolic view of most beautiful building of Rajput architecture that is “The City Palace" of Udaipur facing the lake “PICHHOLA"...and a eye candy for visitor as well as a fantastic subject for painters and photographers..<br />
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ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-57821132417561121572015-07-06T06:54:00.001-07:002015-07-06T07:04:40.946-07:00Morning Light at The City Palace...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The center of attraction in this work is the soft morning light falling on a part of the city palace of Udaipur...and this light is creating beautiful reflections in Lake Pichhola.Altogether the morning light creates a fantastic view which is like a feast for an artist.... </span></div>
ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-58129719809664160662015-07-06T06:42:00.000-07:002015-07-06T06:43:58.879-07:00Manek Chowk (The City Palace,Udaipur)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Manek Chowk, the palace grounds of the The City Palace, is rich with memories
of a bygone era when the Maharanas of Mewar would hold court or indulge in festivities.
Today it’s you who are treated as royalty during gala dinners, musical soirees and
performances for which Manek Chowk has become famous across India and throughout
the world. Mega-events have been successfully organised for live audiences of over
1000.....</span><br />
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ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-89197635030983663222014-07-12T12:09:00.001-07:002014-07-12T12:09:54.374-07:00Temple at Ekling Ji (Udaipur)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's a very picturesque place near Udaipur.Ekling Ji group of temples is situated about 20 K.M. from Udaipur.Basically it's a temple of Lord Shiva and the one of the most ancient places around Udaipur.This temple is facing a small lake Indra Sarovar and collectively its a treat for any painter or photographer..<br />
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ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-17985552626333272862014-07-12T12:00:00.001-07:002014-07-12T12:00:38.625-07:00Gangour Ghat(Udaipur)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Gangaur Ghat is a very beautiful destination in city of lakes Udaipur.It's a magnificent three gate structure situated on the banks of Lake Pichhola and characterized by its architecture and picturesque surroundings.The wide stairs of this ghat are used for bathing by local people.There are few temples also situated near the Ghat...<br />
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ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-63738777513044769212014-07-12T11:06:00.000-07:002014-07-12T11:06:32.030-07:00Lord Ganesha(Sold)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
also known as <b>Ganapati</b> and <b>Vinayaka</b>, is a widely worshipped deity in India.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-2"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7270102246872678038#cite_note-2"><span></span><span></span></a></sup> His image is found
throughout India and Nepal.Hindus
worship him regardless of affiliations.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-4"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7270102246872678038#cite_note-4"><span></span><span></span></a></sup> Devotion to Ganesha
is widely diffused and extends to Jains , Buddhists, and beyond
India<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-5"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7270102246872678038#cite_note-5"><span></span><span></span></a></sup><br />
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Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-6"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7270102246872678038#cite_note-6"><span></span><span></span></a></sup> Ganesha is widely
revered as the remover of obstacles,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-7"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7270102246872678038#cite_note-7"><span></span><span></span></a></sup> the patron of arts
and sciences and the deva (God) of intellect and wisdom.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-8"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7270102246872678038#cite_note-8"><span></span></a></sup></div>
ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-87803813951087396792013-12-28T08:55:00.000-08:002013-12-28T08:55:00.798-08:00The Lake Palace,Udaipur<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Lake Palace</b> (formerly known as <b>Jag Niwas</b>) is a luxury hotel of 83 rooms and suites featuring white marble walls, located on a natural foundation of 4 acres (16,000 m<sup>2</sup>)rock in the center of well known PICHHOLA lake.It was built in 1743 under the direction of the <i>Maharana Jagat Singh II </i><br />(62nd successor to the royal dynasty of Mewar) of Udaipur, as a royal summer palace and was initially called <i>Jagniwas</i> <i></i> after its founder. The palace was constructed facing east, allowing its inhabitants to pray to the <i>Surya</i>(Hindu Sun god) at the crack of dawn. The successive rulers used this cool haven as their summer resort......</span></span><br /></div>
ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-21250681866224871402013-11-15T10:54:00.002-08:002013-11-26T05:17:42.019-08:00VEENA (Sold)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The veena is one of the most ancient string instruments of India. Its
origin can be traced back to the ancient yazh, a stringed instrument,
similar to the Grecian harp. Bharata, in his Natya Shastra, explains the
theory of the 22 sruti-s in an octave with the help of two experimental
veena-s.<br />
The veena then went through several innovations and modifications. In
its current form, the instrument can be attributed to Raghunath Nayak (
circa 17th century ) of Tanjavur in Tamil Nadu.<br />
The veena is 1.5m long and is made from jackwood. It has a large,
round body with a thick, wide neck, the end of which is carved into the
head of a dragon. A small resonator is attached to the underside of the
neck. The veena has 24 metal frets embedded in hardened bees-wax, mixed
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ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-42409584741621885172013-08-05T10:35:00.000-07:002013-11-26T05:18:15.658-08:00Once upon a time at Kedarnath...(Available)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have kept this title of my work after a sad disaster at this beautiful place.Kedarnath is a major temple of Lord Shiva situated in state of Uttaranchal,India.Once, before this disaster ,it was one of the most beautiful temples in India. Surrounded by green hills and snow cladded peaks the grey colored shrine used to create a very beautiful and picturesque scene.But after that black day everything has been destroyed except the main temple and it will take a long time to revive the lost beauty of this place......</div>
ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-51060197294123883002012-08-11T07:13:00.001-07:002013-11-26T05:18:47.717-08:00JASWANT THADA,JODHPUR (Available)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is an architectural landmark located near Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur,India. A white marble monument built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh.Jaswant Thada is a traditional cremation ground of rulers of Jodhpur. The carving in white marble is incredible.In the backdrop there is Mehrangarh fort.... </div>
ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-50557298627174527072012-06-19T12:17:00.003-07:002013-11-26T05:19:28.121-08:00City Palace,Udaipur... View from Hanuman Ghat(Sold)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is another angle of The City Palace in Udaipur.I have done it from a reference photograph shot by me.This Ghat has 2 Chhatries (Domes),and one is visible in the painting...Altogether it is a fantastic spot for painters and photographers.</span></div>
ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-10794987976417976252010-02-03T02:55:00.000-08:002013-11-26T05:21:56.057-08:00KINGFISHER,COLOR PENCIL(Available)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: arial;">Color pencil is relatively a new medium and it is very handy to work with.Its totally my FIRST attempt with this medium.I was very curious that which type of results ,a color pencil gives,and yesterday only I bought a set of the same.Today I tried with it and I am sharing my first work with you.......</span></div>
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ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-33996010648068521462010-01-06T02:15:00.000-08:002010-01-06T02:32:27.892-08:00GREEN HOUSE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEn7FoADxorOnt72Xnkbyigq1HtcVk4dPtdBVkUlKDi0qhBpU5ndD0V8MQEV13JWpZj1RFvOz1v2gL3eikUT_R1Mt-9mnv95HrrdGgNmeZF7gRN1vStop0Ef_MsDvGwHg59g-Xwa0NJ4/s1600-h/Image0707.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423572075830073490" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEn7FoADxorOnt72Xnkbyigq1HtcVk4dPtdBVkUlKDi0qhBpU5ndD0V8MQEV13JWpZj1RFvOz1v2gL3eikUT_R1Mt-9mnv95HrrdGgNmeZF7gRN1vStop0Ef_MsDvGwHg59g-Xwa0NJ4/s320/Image0707.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Once again a landscape of an Indian village which I have done yesterday.Two houses sorrounded with greenary and fresh air of villages wich is a precious thing in cities.</span></div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-5354232907992410332009-10-06T05:15:00.000-07:002009-10-06T05:29:39.305-07:00PARAKEETS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijh5yjAE9zE4Xs213ZGpAlvEEL145LOCQ56ReyaAEBaVqqHVFDIwkMyGuBx-7yRmLSQwPrNKHpJrlq6Nv9vfwiQIfDcmDJs6C-eEac240mEe5maLIeD0C6HcDt0nSHMTzvJ2niErGGjv4/s1600-h/Image0050.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389463039810102034" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijh5yjAE9zE4Xs213ZGpAlvEEL145LOCQ56ReyaAEBaVqqHVFDIwkMyGuBx-7yRmLSQwPrNKHpJrlq6Nv9vfwiQIfDcmDJs6C-eEac240mEe5maLIeD0C6HcDt0nSHMTzvJ2niErGGjv4/s320/Image0050.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Painting birds gives a different type of joy to a watercolorist.The different colors and shapes of birds are the points of attraction and that makes a painting more beautiful.</div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-24695353960789119052009-09-03T22:16:00.000-07:002009-09-03T22:26:52.740-07:00VITTHALA TEMPLE (HAMPI)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibaDWFf9URuDI9uWD2bsBhVYAfhm1rQQYn9ONRHGSegNM0A-kpdkYb3zp8h3oJ8_B0mhCDFN4ZzVzWrHF22BVxCi8FrEV5vpTb0ocjLl7pdTiXHYDGVgmwMlNE8lkiH_ToqcKiPes9mI/s1600-h/Image015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377478896096778322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibaDWFf9URuDI9uWD2bsBhVYAfhm1rQQYn9ONRHGSegNM0A-kpdkYb3zp8h3oJ8_B0mhCDFN4ZzVzWrHF22BVxCi8FrEV5vpTb0ocjLl7pdTiXHYDGVgmwMlNE8lkiH_ToqcKiPes9mI/s320/Image015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Vitthala Temple</strong> (Hampi) is located on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka state. Being a World Heritage monument, the ruins of the temple are in a moderately good state of preservation. The Vitthala Temple, Karnataka is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple has quite a good reputation in using both, the variety of styles that characterizes the shrines within the temple courtyard and the fineness and daintiness of the carvings that embellish them. The unimaginable and artistic sculptural work of the temple is a depiction and an example of Vijayanagar Art at its best. The outer pillars of the Vitthala Temple in Hampi in India are known as the 'Musical Pillars'. The reason is that these pillars start echoing when they are banged. But now the practice of banging is discouraged to avoid further dent.</span></div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-16521439402620496612009-06-04T01:45:00.000-07:002009-06-04T01:48:30.628-07:00PUSHKAR LAKE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoss_tD1orgDuuzfQAKTckMNO3Dde9km47m4D0yXlhC9-01uP-TIC6ojzcLo9IY93smra9auoNQNLeoP-1nk_qnwUpUlvcYF-9KZ-oMlGLKJ_SCiOzkBkU_GYxYPdZvgo-kBCRaPM1Dc/s1600-h/Image0000.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343391449568035858" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 243px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoss_tD1orgDuuzfQAKTckMNO3Dde9km47m4D0yXlhC9-01uP-TIC6ojzcLo9IY93smra9auoNQNLeoP-1nk_qnwUpUlvcYF-9KZ-oMlGLKJ_SCiOzkBkU_GYxYPdZvgo-kBCRaPM1Dc/s320/Image0000.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Pushkar</strong> is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer city.Evidence points to its having existed during the Fourth century B.C. Lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle. Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were destroyed by Aurangzeb, a Mogul ruler and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to this deity. It stands on a high plinth with the Marble steps leading up to it. Many Ghats run down to the Holy Lake where pilgrims</span><a href="javascript:onClick=abt4();"><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">are constantly bathing in the holy waters. Joining people at the <strong><em>GHATS</em></strong> (Stairs on the banks of a river or lake) has to be with some respect for their culture and privacy. And for this reason, removing shoes before approaching the ghats, no smoking and restraining from photographing bathing people is well avoidedThe famed waters of the Pushkar lake wash away the sins of a lifetime. The mystical water is also believed to cure skin diseases, making Pushkar the Lourdes of the East.<br /></span></div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-70273509568985520202009-05-21T21:30:00.000-07:002009-05-21T21:35:38.669-07:00VARANASI GHATS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3diMGvWcDfH2NL44IBdfGm17NQDVsBmIGqiiga1JYv8L1nGUgfP5uw7Xfh-5SsTDYUXq5MdMigi9Q87u3pQkIOrqSQ0W6HDlFw6t-SQOMhAyyrJ6YKey53mYqxrK7VigLHNJMOebx_tU/s1600-h/P100509_18.08.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338502278289768578" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 244px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3diMGvWcDfH2NL44IBdfGm17NQDVsBmIGqiiga1JYv8L1nGUgfP5uw7Xfh-5SsTDYUXq5MdMigi9Q87u3pQkIOrqSQ0W6HDlFw6t-SQOMhAyyrJ6YKey53mYqxrK7VigLHNJMOebx_tU/s320/P100509_18.08.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Varanasi</strong> is older than traditions. Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate. It is the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi that complement the concept of divinity. Ghats of Ganga are perhaps the holiest spots of Varanasi. The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi are full of pilgrims who flock to the place to take a dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to absolve one from all sins. There are number of temples on the bank of the Ganga River in Varanasi. It is believed that people are cleansed physically, mentally and spiritually at Ganga Ghats. It is at the Ganga Ghats where we see life and death together. For thousands of years people have been thronging these Ghats to offer their morning prayers to the rising sun. There are more than 100 ghats along side Ganga in Varanasi. Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Kabir Ghat and Assi Ghat.<br /></span></div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-44515369879470332132009-04-15T01:56:00.000-07:002009-04-15T01:59:47.213-07:00MORNING LIGHT<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnd_BW6P6kWYFXFRwm7Bd5dRr6gUcaJ0QziVebfzSbowbX-GeFHcGw2RyzlhjqwlG0fiJWao_Llns3k0L5z57K7A2drVuXQguOO0XEXPDIOVhaqoapzLpTZNSsNYtzk_Y1wP8bxfjZ4I/s1600-h/0413_173122.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324840153165516226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnd_BW6P6kWYFXFRwm7Bd5dRr6gUcaJ0QziVebfzSbowbX-GeFHcGw2RyzlhjqwlG0fiJWao_Llns3k0L5z57K7A2drVuXQguOO0XEXPDIOVhaqoapzLpTZNSsNYtzk_Y1wP8bxfjZ4I/s320/0413_173122.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Narrow lanes of Indian villages look very beautiful in the morning. When bright sunlight falls in, it creates a very picturesque scene. I have tried to capture that moment in this watercolor. The light stream is falling on an old house and generating a beautiful play of light and shade… </span></div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-1532565521134354742009-04-11T20:21:00.000-07:002009-04-11T20:26:14.697-07:00AFTER THE RAINS...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbwTGSZl9J-b25P6ieHPdx-w52nZwMTqKqVoVCTN2LOXcT20YcmrvqqnLGKLQPwsGfcIpE8lJTCvodkiQoo8rusJw6eqLa6nfuWqx_8biIeQycx1qPZp0z_WeJvc92C-vfphkqCI7jMk/s1600-h/0411_180626.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323640993170200146" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbwTGSZl9J-b25P6ieHPdx-w52nZwMTqKqVoVCTN2LOXcT20YcmrvqqnLGKLQPwsGfcIpE8lJTCvodkiQoo8rusJw6eqLa6nfuWqx_8biIeQycx1qPZp0z_WeJvc92C-vfphkqCI7jMk/s320/0411_180626.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>The atmosphere after rains get stopped looks very beautiful.This is a scene of an evening after rains in Udaipur.The twilight is making reflections on the wet terrain and the remains of clouds are creating effect of a rainy day...ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-62537493746343029052009-04-09T06:25:00.000-07:002009-04-09T06:34:56.330-07:00LITTLE PONNY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehUgGQgNtEbimkNyAKYrrjpq5FVl5bAjn9s1u8UQIzXeSk39acuc_v9pb67T43iJzaiRvXQ9a0rWqVH5Jfuu7pZ59ur5QPEThkcqmZTDu2NhMjChfCeV1kSCdkdf0-QxxejBsi3tiC9g/s1600-h/PONNY.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322684606220973298" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehUgGQgNtEbimkNyAKYrrjpq5FVl5bAjn9s1u8UQIzXeSk39acuc_v9pb67T43iJzaiRvXQ9a0rWqVH5Jfuu7pZ59ur5QPEThkcqmZTDu2NhMjChfCeV1kSCdkdf0-QxxejBsi3tiC9g/s320/PONNY.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Deviating from my main interest, I have done this small watercolor .I like horses very much, especially Ponnies.The soft hair and skin looks so cute.This painting is done on a handmade paper of coarse grain.ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-59904262915247495322009-03-25T04:42:00.000-07:002009-03-25T04:46:18.170-07:00HATHI POLE GATE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNnzlnwSF97oO8Cgjmxhd5vg3eCKphN-BnNji_UauvN3cNGWIaNhIyYwbeepnDBxYScFnpqvwFObiEpoOfeuwm_PhNr1eOmt8Y6N7Y7GdUbIBdXGZ9hqjpVNtzCSrhyphenhyphen2ZLTq3v-bwpF8/s1600-h/DSC01157.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317090236086037458" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNnzlnwSF97oO8Cgjmxhd5vg3eCKphN-BnNji_UauvN3cNGWIaNhIyYwbeepnDBxYScFnpqvwFObiEpoOfeuwm_PhNr1eOmt8Y6N7Y7GdUbIBdXGZ9hqjpVNtzCSrhyphenhyphen2ZLTq3v-bwpF8/s320/DSC01157.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><span style="font-family:arial;">This time a gate from the city wall of Udaipur.This is <strong><em>Hathi Pole</em></strong>. There is a big market of Handicraft near this gate. This gate is one of the most famous gates of Udaipur.The city wall is no more presentely but this gate is still stand as a memory of old Udaipur.</span>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-61419388870236756672009-03-20T09:41:00.000-07:002009-03-20T09:44:43.116-07:00LAKE PALACE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQK5SFqaEUgVoczIYW95BWou7Ly0CvjEr1E4AhYX56SMrWTiPQsB2Kj6sf4bTb9uODXddYwZgMB72LYrHSq-iE9kiu-Mm43cBrsNYAAvqSoJHke4TdSJ5VS3102PjKhMqsUsTgK8scoo/s1600-h/DSC01130.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315311788315822578" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQK5SFqaEUgVoczIYW95BWou7Ly0CvjEr1E4AhYX56SMrWTiPQsB2Kj6sf4bTb9uODXddYwZgMB72LYrHSq-iE9kiu-Mm43cBrsNYAAvqSoJHke4TdSJ5VS3102PjKhMqsUsTgK8scoo/s320/DSC01130.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Lake Palace(Udaipur) is one of the most romantic hotels in the world. It is situated in the centre of Lake Pichhola.Presentely this palace is a five star hotel of The Taj Group of Hotels. It is snow white in color. Boat is the only way of conveyance to go to Lake Palace. It has become the synonym of Udaipur, The city of Lakes….ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-19462612132757751442009-03-17T03:33:00.000-07:002009-03-17T03:40:39.577-07:00JODHPUR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVDM-wB9PMYB1fVRK9lHqloakwr15lGcPf7PUTP3SGDdc-NLQt65ZPjmROazTBsScTkWCWaGfGwMthbOmCfuMpPTh_8kgPmFiR2gZ4NfRtj5O5tujmgIqeNKrTXfcklPo1YDFEHk3Pg4/s1600-h/Jodhpur.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314104692563732706" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 248px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVDM-wB9PMYB1fVRK9lHqloakwr15lGcPf7PUTP3SGDdc-NLQt65ZPjmROazTBsScTkWCWaGfGwMthbOmCfuMpPTh_8kgPmFiR2gZ4NfRtj5O5tujmgIqeNKrTXfcklPo1YDFEHk3Pg4/s320/Jodhpur.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Jodhpur is one of the most beautiful cities in rajasthan. The old city is protacted by city wall.This wall is made in red stone and has big gates in between.Tis is one of a a gate in Jodhpur telling the story of old era..</div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-91893279620970493302009-03-14T05:37:00.000-07:002009-03-14T05:57:41.103-07:00THE BLUE STREET<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6VnKP9N-RuUcL_XJQ9LGufYy_9mJfGFVwkMYs5dVrk5r9zqSZ9z3Zd4X5OWzzZkrIE7REGP8wgn-9nXwYoNKAu-arwn2-3QuoKwooqeM5TD5Wa4NYYVwaSharnzLMDHbI4UDsVouMUo/s1600-h/SHRINATH+MARG-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313023971260394802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6VnKP9N-RuUcL_XJQ9LGufYy_9mJfGFVwkMYs5dVrk5r9zqSZ9z3Zd4X5OWzzZkrIE7REGP8wgn-9nXwYoNKAu-arwn2-3QuoKwooqeM5TD5Wa4NYYVwaSharnzLMDHbI4UDsVouMUo/s320/SHRINATH+MARG-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p></p><br /><p>Monochromatic paintings has a special kind of attraction, perticularly when a play of shade and light is the main theame. This is an afternoon in a street of Udaipur having White-washed houses. The monochromatic effect is adding beauty in the picture.</p>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270102246872678038.post-25824033988818016072009-03-11T03:10:00.000-07:002009-03-14T05:56:43.888-07:00JHAROKHA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimp72ndZbVutWAQlqReTB22tc41HujQkWepQI3JFM793o-dzCLEBDO3_NpahthNtGCO_f86mAdt1EaT8-KCEGaid7UBi3ZLiYUt9RnsHV3yLiegRMAuEXMJto0qjnXifa4ZwVAwfC4ubo/s1600-h/SUNLIGHT.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311872364105197938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimp72ndZbVutWAQlqReTB22tc41HujQkWepQI3JFM793o-dzCLEBDO3_NpahthNtGCO_f86mAdt1EaT8-KCEGaid7UBi3ZLiYUt9RnsHV3yLiegRMAuEXMJto0qjnXifa4ZwVAwfC4ubo/s320/SUNLIGHT.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The play of light and shade playes an important role in watercolor.like in this painting, sunlight is coming in from a <strong><em>JHAROKHA</em></strong>(Big window),and creating a sense of depth in the picture.</div>ANURAG MEHTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08200622728798309117noreply@blogger.com1