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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Timeless photos – so much living going on in a small space.
Happy A to Zing this month 🙂
I have the same feelings about Guwahati and my old home beneath the hills!!! And spent few years of childhood in Jorhat as well… Das Company and Gar Ali is all i can remember and various theatres Ma used to visit and i tagged along 🙂
Assam is one place that fascinates me. The pictures of old buildings represent the soul of your home town:)
Love this in Black and White. What a great start to the challenge.
Lovely shots & description. Makes you feel 'you are now Home' 🙂 Hope to read more from you. All the best !
My entry for A to Z Challenge 2016: Letter A for Anchor
http://nav-justanyrandomtopic.blogspot.in/2016/04/atoz-challenge-2016-letter-for-anchor.html
I would love to visit your country…. Maybe one day.
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Would love to visit the North East of India some day and that some day will never happen it seems …but may be some day 😀 Good to read the bits about Assam 🙂
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Gorgeous photos and home town has that awesome charm. How much I want to visit that part of India. Someday!
Love your photos! So pretty!
I haven't been there but would surely love to!! Seems majestic and calm!
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