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The long-preserved art of Pattachitra – painting on dried palm leaves: Raghurajpur in Odisha

Do you remember the first time you sat inside an aircraft? Or the first time you spotted a celebrity? Or the first time you received the message – ‘Salary Credited on XXXX’? I used to dream about all this as a kid, and experienced all three when I just entered 20s. It’s a feeling that…

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This nicely-lit, cafe. It was as cosy from inside as it looks on the outside. I had read about it before even coming to Dalhousie. : : Dalhousies: one of the many hill stations in Himachal. When I hear the name, I think of a story that I watched on TV back in the 90s. Yeah, 90s when prime time was afternoons - the time when moms would be sleeping, your tummies would be full because you have just had lunch and there was plenty of time available to do homework. Along with my sister @anupriyag123, I would watch whatever they telecasted on DD1 and DD2. Sometimes they showed brilliant stories that would finish in one episode. One such episode was named ‘Tea Cosy’ - the story of a family who took their tea times seriously. This family lived in Dalhousie. By now, you may guess why I still remember the story even after so many years. : : When I went to Dalhousie, I drank a few cups of chai and coffee here and there with more than one in Cafe Dalhousie. Read more about my love for mountains on my new blogpost. Link is in bio and shared below: https://lifeonweekends.com/2020/05/31/mountains-never-called-me-i-showed-up-uninvited/ : : #lifeonweekends #lifeonweekends🕺😀 #lifeonweekend #Travelblogger #Chaiaddict #Mountainlover #mountainmadness #cafesofinsta #cafesofindia #himachalpradesh #himachalpradeshtourism #cafedahousie

Every once in a while something would happen. Allow yourself to feel low. Sleep, eat, drink, watch TV or do whatever you want. Take that break & if you can, let go. Every once in a while things would happen. It’s okay to feel helpless. It’s okay to not know any better. It’s all okay as long as YOU ARE. : :. : : And when you feel okay, magic happens every once in a while. #lifeonweekends #lifeonweekends🕺😀 #muggleborn #potterhead #harrypotter #harrypotterworld #mugglefacts #beaches #lifequotes #jkrowlingquotes #TuesdayThoughts #thinkingoutloud #thinkingpositive

Sleeping in a moving vehicle and waking up to a beautiful sky with a mountain saying ‘Hello’ on the horizon, are my best memories. : : I like the long walks and gasping for breath in between. I like to be the last one in the whole group to reach the hotel and thus spend more time outside. Also, because I can’t keep up pace with everybody else. I like the rush and the topsy-turvy roads. I like the nip in the evening air & the sharp bends. I like how people in mountains just go about their business and pay no heed to tourists unless we walk in to their shops & browse the shelves filled with paper mache craft, jewels and gems and leather or leather-like bags and wallets. In the last 5-6 years, I have spent more money buying these wallets and bags than investing time in earning some. : : : Read more about my love for altitude and three distinct incidents that made me fall in love with mountains all over again. Link is in bio, and shared below: https://lifeonweekends.com/2020/05/31/mountains-never-called-me-i-showed-up-uninvited/ : : #lifeonweekends #lifeonweekends🕺😀 #lifeonweekendsblog #JustYamini. #travelblog #JustYamini #travelblogger #gulmarg #gulmargdiaries #gulmargkashmir #gulmarggondola #mountainscape #mountainstories #mountainview #mountaintrails #mountainlife #mountaintravels #incredibleIndia

Look, there comes rains! : : #Rains #Monsoons #LifeonWeekends #LifeonWeekend #JustYamini #DelhiRains #Beautifulweather #Weatherstories

Sometimes I feel what’s the point in doing anything. There’s no point in getting up, making goals, and waking up every day to realise them. Why? When eventually what we end up doing is - to die. Then why even bother. Why not spend time in lazing around, eating, sleeping and doing nothing. : And then I come across pictures like these while lazing around. This picture in particular reminds me of good times, of joy. Joy that’s there in planning a week long leave post working non-stop for 4 months. Joy that’s there in roaming around Bandipur National Park, and secretly wishing that you spot a tiger. And then warding that thought off the next moment. : : These pictures make me crave. I long for the times when I could plan my travels and make those happen in a few weeks. I miss these places and wish to go back to relive those times and recreate some of these pictures. : : And then after an hour or so, I wonder, “eh, what’s the point?” : : #lifeonweekends #lifeonweekends🕺😀 #lifeonweekend #JustYamini #BandipurNationalPark #karnatakatourism #karnatakaphotographers #bandipurtigerreserve #bandipurforest #indiatravelgram #incredibleindia

This is papad soup, sold in Rajasthan. : Papad soup is good for your soul. : It’s equally good for your taste buds. : Papad soup tastes creamy and crunchy, at the same time. : I had it in Jaipur. : That was my first time with Papad soup. : Since it was my first time, I spilled a little. The stain didn’t come out. It remained like the memory of that day. : This is papad soup; good for your soul. : : #lifeonweekends #lifeonweekends🕺😀 #lifeonweekend #JustYamini #papadsoup #rajasthanifood #royalrajasthantravel #travelgram #foodfromtravels #incredibleindia #exploretheunknown #exploretheunexplored

Happiness is a loaf of bread, baked perfectly well, the first time itself! : : No, this is not a pic from quarantine. I baked this long back in 2017 when the baking bug bit me. Like most others, it’s a short-lived hobby. I tried my hand at a few things - pizza, cakes and breads. Almost all of which turned out nicely. I congratulated myself, shared pictures with the family who inspite of seeing the evidence, cross-questioned me repeatedly whether I really baked this, or just happened to pose with one. And life went back to normal. : : But I get it. Baking makes you happy. It’s the sheer joy of seeing the raw ingredients turning into something else altogether in front of your eyes, inside the oven. And if the dish has turned out well, each bite feels so self-assuring, like you could do so much more, if only you get up, whip up your inner desire and are willing to patiently wait. : : : PS - DO NOT underestimate the use of oven mitts. : : #LifeonWeekends #BakingBread #BakingfromtheScratch #hobbies #hobbiesareimportant #myhobbies #throwback🔙 #throwbackmonday #mondaymotivation💪 #lifeonweekends😍 #lifeonweekend #JustYamini #lifeonweekends🕺😀

Once I went to my hair stylist and asked her to give me a style that was minimum maintenance. : “I can’t blow-dry my hair. Neither can I shampoo regularly.”, I told her. : “I get it.” : “But a stylish haircut with no upkeep.” : “Rest assured. I will give you something that you won’t even need to comb your hair.” : And then she gave an ultra-short bob cut which I donned for good 3 years. The first thing I’m gonna do, once I feel confident in stepping out, is to go to my stylist and get this hair cut done. : : Motivation for this post came from @nitya.balagopalan & @anupriyag123 who have chopped their tresses, themselves, at home. And they both are looking uber cool! : : #LifeonWeekends #JustYamini #Haircuts #LifeonWeekend #travelller #quarantinehaircut #quarantinelife #simplejoysinlife #simplejoysoflife #simplepleasures #lifeisgood

My morning routine varies. It’s never the same. I keep switching, trying new things (mostly in my sleep). The days when I manage to wake up early, my mornings begin with drinking water, followed by tea and a few minutes of silence in my balcony. Some days, I also try Yoga & inch towards flexibility of mind & body. And then, a book! Early morning hours since childhood were only meant for one thing - studying. During summer breaks or weekends, we won’t study because we didn’t have to. So, we would go for walks. I don’t go for walks anymore. Although I would love to, but it’s been more than a decade since I went for a morning walk. Hence, balcony and books are my company. That morning time with bird-chirping, brisk winds and colors in the sky soothe me to the core. It’s a treat and hence I enjoy it occasionally. Most of the days, I wake up just in the nick of time to get ready and start for work. On my way to work, I often listen to songs. In fact, that’s the thing, I always listen to songs when I am in a cab, on my way to work. : Thanks @mrs_2_mom for nominating me. I nominate @proma_nautiyal & @dreamindianholidays to share their morning routines. : : #LifeonWeekends #JustYamini #LifeonWeekend #Morningroutines #morningvibes #morningroutine #morningrituals #teachai #chaitime

A few things in life become a part of your personality. Chai is part of my personality. Wherever I go, the first friend I make is the Chaiwallah Bhaiya. Then, I form a group that functions on Chai. More often than not, the people from this group become close friends not only because we love chai, but also because we spend so much time together over chai breaks. : : I remember once my boss told me that you take 3 Chai breaks in a day, why can’t you update these social media posts along with Chai. : : The other times, other bosses offered amazing tea to me when I visited them. Served the tea in big mugs the way I like. And repeated the serving without me asking for it. Imagine! : : My relatives have also started to lure me with Chai. Once my favourite mama told me that if I visit his place, he will make chai for me - with adrak & elaichi. : : Countless conversations and so many cups of Chai, and yet so many years of life left. : : Also, the conversation starter with me is - Chai peene chalein? : : : In pic: @chabarofficial chabarofficial #chai #internationalteaday #tea #teacelebrations #lifeonweekends #lifeonweekend #JustYamini #CafeIraniiChai #Chaipoint #Chabardelhi #caffeine #caffeineaddict #caffeinated

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