I See You {Day 13}

At an attar stall outside the Mecca Masjid.

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Auto Focus {Day 12}

Just for fun :)

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Vernacular Architecture In Hyderabad {Day 11}

There are examples of regional/vernacular architecture all over Hyderabad, but not all are as well preserved as this beautiful building in Hussaini Alam.

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Govt City College {Day 10}

This gorgeous Indo-Saracenic building was built during the reign of Hyderabad's 7th Nizam Osman Ali Khan. It was first the City High School and was later upgraded into a college. The building was designed by the renowned architect Vincent Esch, who was involved in the design of many buildings in Hyderabad and Kolkata, including the iconic Victoria Memorial.

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Band Baaja Baaraat {Day 9}

This is the office of a wedding band. 

A very common sight in the older parts of Hyderabad!

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The Jade Room, Falaknuma Palace {Day 8}

Read my series of posts about the magnificent Taj Falaknuma Palace here :)

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Ghode Ki Qabr {Day 7}

Today's photo is freshhhh - I shot it just a couple of hours ago! Ghoda means horse and qabr means grave. It is believed to be the grave of a horse owned by a soldier in the Nizam's army. It is also believed that this area was a graveyard meant for horses.

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Fragrances {Day 6}

Attars (or Ittars) are alcohol-free perfumes sold all over old Hyderabad. I love the exotic names of the different fragrances, and I saw this list in Moazzam Jahi Market :)

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