Lighted Dream
Step into Delhi’s Past
Lighted Dream invites you to walk Delhi’s living heritage where layers of history from ancient empires to Mughal grandeur and beyond whisper through crumbling ruins, majestic forts, and quiet sanctuaries. Here, everyday kindness turns strangers into fellow travelers as we uncover forgotten stories of the city. One step, one story, one smile at a time.
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Ramparts and Ruins
Story of Time
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Latest Posts
Clocktowers of India: Sentinels of Time
I am happy to share that my book on Clock Towers of India has now been published. The book describes colonial-era clock towers built before
Light and the Lotus: Buddham Saranam Gacchami
In the bustling city of Delhi, a serene and spiritually uplifting exhibition titled “Light and the Lotus” is currently on display — a rare opportunity
Three Features of Diwan-e-Khas
There are quite a few interesting things in Delhi’s Red Fort when you try to unravel its features that may not appear quite apparent at
Jahangir and Madonna – The Mughals and the West
In my book, I have discussed how the Mughal Emperors were quick enough to adapt Christian concepts and ideas into Mughal paintings and monuments, if
Zafar’s Lament Immortalized
You may recall the familiar couplet penned by the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar: “Lagta naheen hai jee mera ujde dayaar mein, Kiski bani
Finding Babur in the World of Philately
In the world of philately, the theme of Mughals is not very a popular one – a fact that triggered me to hunt down such