June 19, 2008

Hello

An extract from my post on Palace of Datia:

"As I got down from the taxi at the Datia Palace, a little local girl in a not-too-clean white frock and dishevelled hair said 'hello' in a soprano-type sweet voice."


Hello from Datia


For those interested, a ready list of posts on the twin cities of Datia and Orchha:

1. Transience or Permanence
2. An evening in the Medieval Town of Orchha
3. Ostensibly Orchha
4. Palace of Datia
5. Of Bundelas and Mughals


Next travel post: Khajuraho


23 comments:

AJEYA RAO said...

Well i am not sure if i can say that its a nice pic. Well its speaks much more that what is seen.

Lakshmi said...
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Unknown said...

I always love people post, always interesting one.

Anonymous said...

Rightly pointed out by Ajeya, words will be superfluous...still one lil angel.I wish....*sigh*..may be one day !!

GMG said...

Hi Celine!
The picture is wonderful, and the young girl looks lovely!
The cenotaph is also a great shot and yours Tranquil Tuesday pics are becoming a must!
Hope you have a nice weekend!

alok said...

That sweet voice and cheerful smile always ends up with some food or lil money but the pain inside remains the same, which reminds me every time how desperately those eyes were looking for a helping hand. I am clueless; can god be unfair to them???

San said...

Celine, I remember with pleasure that Datia Palace post. Thank you for giving us this photographic glimpse of the lovely little girl. Your words painted her beautifully too.

Aditi Chauhan said...

Awesome picture

Anonymous said...

Wonderful picture! You can't go wrong with children. :)

Anonymous said...

Am I gonna repeat myself and say you really have a thing to take portrait pictures? This one is amazing. I can hear the little girl saying hello, shy and curious as the same time.

Sameera Ansari said...

How sweet!Children are the epitome of innocence any day!

Lakshmi said...

lovely picture..I always enjoy taking and seeing pics of local people , especially kids...
Lakshmi

indicaspecies said...

Ajeya,

We've all heard the cliche: A picture speaks more than a thousand words.:)

indicaspecies said...

Kate,

Thank you, and am glad you do.:)

indicaspecies said...

BTR,

I have a good idea that you are soft-hearted for such angels.;)

One day..what? Batao na.:)

indicaspecies said...

GMG:

Thank you Gil. You go through all my posts without fail and I love that.:)

indicaspecies said...

Alok,

Thank you for your comment.:)

I can imagine how moved you are. I am not in a position to judge who is fair or unfair. But let's do our part to help. Individually, can we begin?

indicaspecies said...

San,

Thanks a lot my friend.:)

indicaspecies said...

Aditi,

Thank you.:)

indicaspecies said...

Shantanu,

Thank you.:)

indicaspecies said...

Zhu,

I recall you saying it before but like to hear it again..haha!
Thank you very much.:)

indicaspecies said...

Sameera,

Yes, they mostly are. I've written a post on this topic. If interested, let me know please. Thank you for your comment.:)

indicaspecies said...

Lakshmi,

Thank you for your comment. (I knew you meant locals the first time anyway).
During my travels, I too try and interact with the locals.:)