Street Fashion: Bohemian

One reason I love places like Old Manali, Goa, Pushkar is the fact that I get to spot awesomely attired people out in the streets. ‘Bohemian’ styling seems to rule the fashion sensibility at these places. Not only this, it also lends (or does it borrow from it?) the laid back element to these lovely places. Whatever the transaction is, the end result is an interesting, quirky and oh-so-stylish agreement on the whole. Each piece of the carefully careless dress-up seems to be looking in different direction, yet it all comes together as a composition. Boho-chic is the ultimate fashion ‘nirvana’ for the wearer, if achieved effortlessly.

Bohemian fashion?
The free-flowing, multi-layered and comfortable clothing is known as ‘bohemian’ fashion. It, often has ethnic influences that seem to lend individuality to wearer. The grammar of the dressing is that there is simply no rule except for comfort and individuality.

Pushkar: The Food Scene

[I am going to experiment with a new wordpress-feature (new for me) called ‘pagination’, here. The post will contain more than one page. Page numbers are there at the end of the post, near the ‘comments-box’. I’ll be happy if you let me know your views on it. Even a simple ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ would do.]

Please note:
Pushkar is known to be a holy-city, and hence there ain’t any non-veg food happening in the city. Nor is alcohol welcome anywhere. That said, there is this other medium of inebriation, for which, the city is very well known. It is called ‘bhang’, or cannabis. You can read my experience with ‘bhang’ here. For the rest of the food-scenario, please read on.

Happy reading!

The food scenario in Pushkar is just like the city itself: ‘multi-faceted’.

Bhang Lassi: A Time Warp

[This post is going to talk about cannabis, a drug which is locally procured in some parts of India. Please do not go ahead if it is likely to hurt your sensibilities. I am not encouraging/discouraging the usage of drugs. I am just stating facts and narrating a real-life experience. If you choose to go ahead, well, happy reading! 🙂 ]

Bhang lassi. Or Power-lassi. Or Bang-drink. Or, as it is known in Pushkari lingo, Special-lassi. A phrase that would have meant a well made lassi in any other part of India, but not in Pushkar. Here, it takes a whole new meaning. It is lassi sure enough, albeit with cannabis mixed in it (I think). If you are not careful with it, this innocent looking drink can take you to hell (or heaven, depends on how you choose to perceive it) and back in a span of just a few hours.

Pushkar: A Preview

The two aspects of a beautiful town called Pushkar.

A scenery straight out whimsical scribbles of a vagabond soul. Pushkar, one falls in love with you moment by moment.

Pushkar, Rajasthan (India)
21.12.2013