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.
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15 comments:

  1. Kim RempelNovember 23, 2011 at 5:29 AM

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

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  2. TitoNovember 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

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

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  3. Studio at the FarmNovember 23, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    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. ElviNovember 23, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    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. Meera RaoNovember 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

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

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  6. african queenNovember 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM

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

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  7. padmajaNovember 23, 2011 at 3:07 PM

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

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  8. Mary Anne CaryNovember 23, 2011 at 11:19 PM

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

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  9. PatNovember 24, 2011 at 3:22 AM

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

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  10. JaniceNovember 25, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    doing some beautiful work again!

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  11. AKNovember 26, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Thanks for your encouraging words Friends.

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  12. JaneNovember 27, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    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. cathyNovember 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    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. MA FERREIRANovember 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Lindo seu trabalho. Saio aqui encantada!!!

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  15. CarolJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Excellent!

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