Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Sheesh Gumbad

     Lodi Garden is a 90 acre park in the heart of Delhi. There are numerous tombs in the park dating back to the 15th century. They were mostly built during the rule of the Lodi dynasty. The 'Sheesh Gumbad' or 'Glass Dome' is the only one having unmarked graves. It gets the name because of the remains of blue glazed tiles on the top half. Probably earlier the entire top was covered with these tiles. Any way the identity of the inhabitants of the graves remains a mystery. They must have been important, judging by the grandeur of the tomb. Delhi-ites frequent this garden for their walks, or in search of some peace away from the hub-bub of the city. An occasional vagabond may be found sleeping right next to the graves, oblivious to the missing piece of history.

15 comments:

  1. Just wonderful Asit! Perfect touches of blue...and the watercolour flow is handled so beautifully. Great flowers in foreground.

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  2. Great work Asit. I like the combination of colors you gave to this watercolor. Ciao!!

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  3. Fascinating history - thank you Asit. And the painting is lovely. I like the simplicity of the foliage, and the more intense accent of the flowers in the foreground.

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  4. Grazie per le storie del tuo paese che ci racconti. L'acquarello è molto bello e quella parte scura dei fiori dà molta importanza al
    monumento. Elvi

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  5. You painting sings the majesty and aloofness of the tomb! I like the colorful flowers in the foreground.

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  6. wonderful story, wonderful colour....
    to share such beauty with the world...
    really fine interpretation and expression

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  7. Right combination of architecture and nature,, nicely done! Like your new header as well..

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  8. I love the flowers and the way you handled the building in the distance. Beautifully done!!

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  9. Beautiful painting, echoing in feeling the distant history of the Glass Dome. Bravo!

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  10. doing some beautiful work again!

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  11. Thanks for your encouraging words Friends.

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  12. I like this style of loose soft painting, and I like the stories you tell. Always interesting to visit this blog.

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  13. Happy to be going on adventures through your paintings again. I see i have misssed a few posts. The garden painting is inspiring with the burst of colors in the foreground.

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  14. Lindo seu trabalho. Saio aqui encantada!!!

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