A decade ago I used to rush past these streets, in an attempt to make it on time to catch the college bus. Years have gone by and yet it feels like time stood still in Jorhat.
Rows of ‘Sardar’ shops satisfying the demand of fashionable Churidaar and kurta, the Old Balibat road, still cobbled and narrow, cramped with various shops and stalls, Pani poori vendors at different corners surrounded by groups of enthusiastic girls waiting for their turn to cherish the tangy flavors of ‘Putcha’.
Once upon a time, I was one of them too. I soaked it in, the essence of my city as I made my way to Tea Time, to grab my slice of happiness – spicy chicken Momo. No matter how much I have grown, I turn into the same little college girl who had spend many a days in this portion of the city, happily devouring chola bhatura and hot samosa with friends, shopped for hours on with siblings and rejoiced the stunning Pandals installed during the festival of Durga Pooja.
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While I have been to almost all major cities of our country, North East is one part which is eluding me since ages. It is on our travel wish list for long!
I love Assam! Went there for a couple of weeks and adored the quaintness of the place, Rajlakshmi! We walked around quite a lot. Thank you for sharing. Nice nostalgic feeling!
ah! beautiful! The B/W pic gives it a timeless feel! We are yet to explore the NE…hopefully soon!
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Lovely pics. Gives a nostalgic feel. And I can only imagine the sweet memories associated with your place. My husband had been to the North East. He says it's a great place. I hope I visit and stay there sometime soon. 🙂
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What a wonderful journey through the past. How much have these streets changed ?
Brilliant clicks….and i always love black and white shots as they have more to say than their counterpart the colored ones!
You know Assam is there on my visit list.. and you'll be making my itinerary once I plan to go there..
The pictures are wonderful and they do bring us some sweet memories, don't they..!
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Fabulous B/W pics! I have never been to Assam. Your description was pretty vivid! Looking forward to the rest in the series!
agree with Kala… never been there but the black and white pics lend a certain old world charm appeal to the place…
Lovely post, Raj. I had visited Jorhat as a kid, years ago…your post makes me want to go back there once more!
I haven't been to the North-East at all, Raji. Your photos and words make feel like I'm right there too. Maybe one day, I will visit Assam.