Suchit Nanda's images short listed for the Photo Exhibition - "Photographers of Powai" 31st Aug to 3rd Sep, 2006 at Aura, Rodas Hotel, Powai, Mumbai. More details can be found at
http://www.planetpowai.com/photographicexhibition/index.html and http://www.rodashotel.com/ More images can be seen at http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/1846196/10/ and http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/1844187/
http://www.planetpowai.com/photographicexhibition/index.html and http://www.rodashotel.com/ More images can be seen at http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/1846196/10/ and http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/1844187/
Bada Imambada which remains till date the most outstanding building in Lucknow, India. Built in 1784 by the erstwhile Nawab of Lucknow by employing 22,000 people to provide succor to the famine stricken people, yet the large halls, vaulted galleries, and an intriguing labyrinth of interconnected passages within it make it an amazing edifice. It is neither a mosque, nor a mausoleum, but shows a strong Islamic influence.
This passage that you see in this picture is just below the open terrace, approached through a narrow flight of steps (light at the end of the passage is the way up/down). But a level below is a maze of passages in which one can easily get lost for hours if not days.
This labyrinth of inter-connected passages called Bhul-bhulaiya (maze) is worth a visit.
The other intriguing aspect is the acoustics. Even the slightest whisper into the wall can be heard at the other end of the passage reconfirming even now the old adage "Walls have ears" therefore secrets should not be spoken. :-)
In reality its an acoustic engineering feat, par excellence.
This passage that you see in this picture is just below the open terrace, approached through a narrow flight of steps (light at the end of the passage is the way up/down). But a level below is a maze of passages in which one can easily get lost for hours if not days.
This labyrinth of inter-connected passages called Bhul-bhulaiya (maze) is worth a visit.
The other intriguing aspect is the acoustics. Even the slightest whisper into the wall can be heard at the other end of the passage reconfirming even now the old adage "Walls have ears" therefore secrets should not be spoken. :-)
In reality its an acoustic engineering feat, par excellence.
Bada Imambada which remains till date the most outstanding building in Lucknow, India. Built in 1784 by the erstwhile Nawab of Lucknow by employing 22,000 people to provide succor to the famine stricken people, yet the large halls, vaulted galleries, and an intriguing labyrinth of interconnected passages within it make it an amazing edifice. It is neither a mosque, nor a mausoleum, but shows a strong Islamic influence.
This passage that you see in this picture is just below the open terrace, approached through a narrow flight of steps (light at the end of the passage is the way up/down). But a level below is a maze of passages in which one can easily get lost for hours if not days.
This labyrinth of inter-connected passages called Bhul-bhulaiya (maze) is worth a visit.
The other intriguing aspect is the acoustics. Even the slightest whisper into the wall can be heard at the other end of the passage reconfirming even now the old adage "Walls have ears" therefore secrets should not be spoken. :-)
In reality its an acoustic engineering feat, par excellence.
This passage that you see in this picture is just below the open terrace, approached through a narrow flight of steps (light at the end of the passage is the way up/down). But a level below is a maze of passages in which one can easily get lost for hours if not days.
This labyrinth of inter-connected passages called Bhul-bhulaiya (maze) is worth a visit.
The other intriguing aspect is the acoustics. Even the slightest whisper into the wall can be heard at the other end of the passage reconfirming even now the old adage "Walls have ears" therefore secrets should not be spoken. :-)
In reality its an acoustic engineering feat, par excellence.
