Photo Exhibition - "Photographers of Powai" 31st Aug - 3rd Sep, 2006

Invite for the "Foto Expo" of Powai Photographers held from 1st September to 3rd September 2006 at Rodas Hotel Powai, Mumbai. Thousands of these flyer were circulated for the show. September 2006.

Foto Expo 1st September to 3rd September 2006 at Rodas Hotel Powai, Mumbai. Thousands of these flyer were circulated for the show. September 2006

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.