Solo Ride to Bhīmāshankar Jyotirlingam
#Bhīmāshankar_Jyotirlingam #Taantiya_Dada. Busy work schedule et al, I rode my local vahan #Lalan (a cherry red Thunderbird 350) to search out the Bhīmāshankar jyotirlingam in the Sahyadri Ranges approximately 100 km from my workplace. I took the route of Pune – Chakan – Rajgururunagar (Khed) along the Pune Nashik Highway and then turned left to […]
Distinguished Gentlemans Ride Durgapur 2018
#Distinguished_Gentlemans_Ride #DGR_Durgapur_2018 Successful completion. 20 prizes and keepsake. A meaningful motorcycle-day.
Footsteps of Buddha, Mahavir, Ram (Family Drive to Bodhgaya, Gaya, Pawapuri, Nalanda and Rajgir)
On 04 November 2017, because of the extended weekend due to Gurpurav, followed by a Sunday, the entire Banjo Family sets out for a weekend trip for a new experience of Discovering our own country. We are headed this time, to seek the blessings, while following the footsteps of Buddha, Mahavir and Sri Ramchandra, and […]
Glory of Hoogly 2 (Narajole Raajbaari) – Soloride
On 08 October 2017, Sunday; I ride, to unearth the #Glory_of_Narajole_Rajbari. for a journey and some mesmerizing stories of an era gone by … At #Ramjibanpur_Singha_Villa … I had heard about the Singha-villa a lot, and when I landed up, it was naturally mesmerizing. I had thought that the Singha we’re either the Singha from […]
Mandarmoni (Drive with Friends and Family)
Just a photo feature, with not much of writing ……
Discovering Hoogly
Today I set out for a new journey, trying to find out about one of my favorite districts and her heritage … #Hoogly … in the next 48 hours, see some amazing places, eat food and witness some heritage Durga Puja. So, keep your eyes here for an amazing journey for an insight into Bengal […]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2017 (Durgapur, Asansol, Raniganj)
LET’S BE STRAIGHT HERE, GENTLEFOLK. AT THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE, WE RIDE FOR A PURPOSE. Our focus is on gentlemen who have been dealt a tough hand in life. In particular, we raise funds for research into prostate cancer and mental health programs as part of our mission to support men’s health globally. These funds […]
Mysteries of Hetampur (Soloride to Hetampur Palace)
On a lazy Sunday afternoon, I decide to explore the interiors of Birbhum district of Bengal, and find out about the mystery of the oft discussed and popular Hetampur Rajbaari. As I rev through towards Illambazar, I had to cross the Ajoy river … And what a sight … The hordes of #Kaash_ful all along […]
Lugu-Buru Ghanta Baari Dharaom Gaal
IN SEARCH LUGU_BURU. I get a free weekend from today as my wife and kids take a Durga-Pooja shopping holiday to Kolkata. Me, without wanting to waste the weekend decide to explore ONE OF THE OLDEST AND HOLIEST OF HOLY PLACES OF WORSHIP IN THE ENTIRE WORLD, much older than Ajodhya, Jerusalem or Mecca. […]
Bardhaman Homeopathic Medical College (Soloride)
Nowadays, I don’t search for history, rather History (and dilapidated buildings) searches me out. Today’s boring evening, as I rode out on “Faith” and landed up inconspicuously at the Bardhaman Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital.