Sasaram

Sher Shah Suri's Tomb

How did they visualise this then? A structure in the middle of a pond!

Locally known as Paani Rouza Sher Shah Suri's tomb is beyond stunning.

The tomb is Located in Rohtas (Bihar) - about 125 kms from Banaras. On our way back from the tomb it struck us that we were driving on the Grand Trunk Road - one that Sher Shah Suri had built. 

Would the makers have known then that centuries later it would be Sasaram's claim to fame, provide refuge to local young folks (there are walk-paths around the structure and pond!) and have people come to pay respects, to pray. 

A structure large yet not intimidating (is it the water!) and grand yet accessible. ASI's curbs on boating and carrying plastic inside seem to have helped keep the water clean. 

When we have maintained the monument so well can we also pay more attention to signage? To what introduces us to the monument, to the first object we sight as we enter the monument. 

Moving beyond the Tomb 

Peeping shadows, broken tiles and a lonely tree surrounded by faith!

The Tara Chandi Temple where we came across few photographers. 

Hill tops, trees, red and faith seem to be good friends!

The Chandan Shaheed Mosque. Here a lone person was sweeping the floor.