# Rahul Pandey > Capturing Life Through Photography and Words ## Posts - [The Prison of the Ego: How Arrogance Ends in Alienation](https://rahul-pandey.in/the-prison-of-the-ego/): You are born without boundaries, an endless sky of pure, silent awareness. - [Vom Ego zur Arroganz: Der Weg zu Frustration und Isolation](https://rahul-pandey.in/vom-ego-zur-arroganz/): Du wirst ohne Grenzen geboren, ein endloser Himmel reiner, stiller Bewusstheit. - [Krishna: Die beste Gottheit und seine Lehren](https://rahul-pandey.in/krishna-die-beste-gottheit/): Krishna, eine der zentralen Figuren im Hinduismus, hat tiefgreifende Auswirkungen auf die menschliche Kultur und Spiritualität. Als Inkarnation von Vishnu gilt er nicht nur als Gott, sondern auch als Lehrer, Philosoph und Symbol des Mitgefühls. Die verschiedenen Mythen und Legenden, die mit Krishna verbunden sind, spielen eine wesentliche Rolle in den Hindu-Schriften, darunter das Mahabharata und die Bhagavad Gita............ - [Indien als Lösung für den Fachkräftemangel in Deutschland](https://rahul-pandey.in/loesung-fuer-den-fachkraeftemangel-in-deutschland/): Deutschland sieht sich zunehmend mit einem Fachkräftemangel konfrontiert, der nicht nur die Wirtschaft, sondern auch die Gesellschaft insgesamt betrifft. - [Elections in USA…….shall India take a clue](https://rahul-pandey.in/elections-in-usa-and-india/): Recently USA, a big, diverse and multiethnic democracy, has elected a new president, or in fact re-elected a former one. Voters have exercised their powers and have put the best person to their conscience to lead the country and the government as the president, with a clear mandate. That is the essence of a democracy. Few months back, India, another big, diverse and multiethnic democracy has done the same.,,,,, - [Der wirtschaftliche Aufschwung Indiens und seine Vorteile für Europa und Deutschland](https://rahul-pandey.in/der-wirtschaftliche-aufschwung-indiens-und-seine-vorteile-fur-europa-und-deutschland/): In den letzten zehn Jahren hat Indien eine bemerkenswerte wirtschaftliche Transformation durchgemacht. - [Exploring Ladakh: A Travelogue of Photographic and Cultural Splendours](https://rahul-pandey.in/exploring-ladakh-a-travelogue-of-photographic-and-cultural-splendours/): Ladakh, often referred to as the "Land of High Passes," is nestled in the northernmost region of India, bordered by the majestic ranges of the Himalayas. - [Selfie or camera portrait....](https://rahul-pandey.in/selfie-or-camera-portrait/): Quantity versus Quality has always been debated. While mostly masses and less logical people prefer the former, logical people and experts go for quality. - [Disruptors ………now we have in plenty](https://rahul-pandey.in/disruptors-now-we-have-in-plenty/): We in India need to change our thinking process and be positive and rise above ever-growing personal interests and likings, and think like a solider. A soldier doesn’t think about his life or his or his family’s interests or survival, when he stands guard for us. He thinks of the country and makes supreme sacrifice when needed, so that we can live safely. Why can’t and why shouldn’t others think like that and rather contribute whatever little they or we can towards country’s well-being, and not to fall prey to hearsays, feelings and demands which disrupt the hard development decisions and steps towards ultimate development of country and well being of all. - [Country goes to dogs, who cares?](https://rahul-pandey.in/country-goes-to-dogs-who-cares/): Dogs are everywhere on the Indian streets, a big problem, especially for small children, who gets mauled by dogs every now and then. But who cares? - [The Temple Politics](https://rahul-pandey.in/the-temple-politics/): As election time approaches the speeches, the promises and the news on Ram Temple at his birth place in Ayodhya become more prominent. - [Vierzig Rosen, ein wunderschöner Roman](https://rahul-pandey.in/vierzig-rosen-ein-wunderschoener-roman/): Thomas Hürlimann, der Schweizer Autor, erzählt in einem als fiktive Biographie geschriebenen Roman, der „Vierzig Rosen“ heißt und im Jahr 2006 veröffentlicht wurde, das Leben von einer willensstarken Frau, Marie, die jüdischer Herkunft ist und in einer katholischen Gemeinde der vom zweiten Weltkrieg betroffenen Schweiz erwachsen wird. - [Das Land der Hunde](https://rahul-pandey.in/das-land-der-hunde/): Wenn man früh am Morgen auf den Straßen promeniert, oder spät in der Nacht mit einem Fahrrad oder allein zu Fuß zurück nach Hause kehrt, ist eine Sache in Indien sicher, dass einem von Straßenhunden hinterhergejagt wird. - [Zeitungen : Unter Gefahr, aber nicht in Indien](https://rahul-pandey.in/zeitungen-unter-gefahr-aber-nicht-in-indien/): Der Mensch braucht ständig, sich nach den Neuigkeiten zu erkundigen, und auch sich zu entspannen. - [India Needs an Overhaul](https://rahul-pandey.in/india-needs-an-overhaul/): Delhi got heated up in this cold December. - [Joggers' Park](https://rahul-pandey.in/joggers-park/): The Joggers’ Park is one of the very good off the beat Bollywood film. - [The Mail to Mumbai](https://rahul-pandey.in/the-mail-to-mumbai/): Pride of Central Railways, running since British Raj Time and covering seven Indian states and a distance of 1930 kilometres, is supposed to be fastest Indian train between Mumbai (Bombay) and Delhi via Bhopal. - [If Tomorrow Never Comes](https://rahul-pandey.in/if-tomorrow-never-comes/): Armageddon, may never happen. But most of us live our lives in such a manner as if it will happen the very next day. - [Hindon Bridge](https://rahul-pandey.in/hindon-bridge/): No, I have not spelled London Bridge wrong; I do mean the bridge on River Hindon, a small river flowing east of Delhi. - [Joy Unlimited](https://rahul-pandey.in/joy-unlimited/): A moment of Joy, at times, though it costs nothing, is difficult to come by. - [Heat and Dust : Summer in the Desert of Rajasthan](https://rahul-pandey.in/heat-and-dust-summer-in-the-desert-of-rajasthan/): Beginning of summer this year made me visit the hot desert of Rajasthan yet again. - [The Smaller Side of The Egg](https://rahul-pandey.in/the-smaller-side-of-the-egg/): The beginning of English fictional writing in novel form happened much after Chaucer and Shakespeare. - [Goa, The Tourist Paradise Revisited](https://rahul-pandey.in/goa-the-tourist-paradise-revisited/): Delhi to Goa Some best places in the world are located either in the mountains or along the sea. - [Waiting For Godot](https://rahul-pandey.in/waiting-for-godot/): En attendant Godot, a 1952 exceptional masterpiece drama by Samuel Beckett which meant in English, Waiting for Godot. - [Train to Delhi](https://rahul-pandey.in/train-to-delhi/): Travel is a necessity and routine in modern life. Travel by train is definitely a necessity as well as routine in most parts of India. - [Call of The Valley : A Journey on a Mountain Highway](https://rahul-pandey.in/call-of-the-valley-a-journey-on-a-mountainous-highway/): As per medieval Indian Ruler Jehangir, the Paradise on Earth existed in Kashmir; The Valley of Kashmir. - [Say a Little Prayer](https://rahul-pandey.in/say-a-little-prayer/): We all pray. We pray to our God, the Almighty, or to different gods and goddesses, gurus, shrines, or saints, depending on our faith and type of belief. - [The Long Desert Highway](https://rahul-pandey.in/the-long-desert-highway/): India is an excellent tourist destination, offering all types of geographical terrains in the world, snow capped mountains, beautiful islands and beaches, tropical forests and hot and arid deserts. - [The Question to Right Thought](https://rahul-pandey.in/the-question-to-right-thought/): To be or not to be; the question is faced by almost every sensible human being while taking most of the decisions. - [A High Altitude Himalayan Jam](https://rahul-pandey.in/a-high-altitude-himalayan-jam/): Journey to Manali Traffic has become a nuisance in most parts of the world. And it is one of the numerous problems faced in India in day to day life. - [What Life Is?](https://rahul-pandey.in/what-life-is/): Seltsam im Nebel zu wandern, Leben ist einsamsein. Kein Mensch kennt den anderen, Jeder ist allein. —Hermann Hesse. ## Pages - [Bratislava](https://rahul-pandey.in/bratislava/): Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia offers timeless architectural charm with striking contrasts. - [Budapest](https://rahul-pandey.in/budapest/): Formed in 1873 by uniting Buda, Óbuda, and Pest, Budapest boasts a rich architectural legacy shaped by centuries of empires. - [Prague](https://rahul-pandey.in/prague/): Prague is a city where history and artistry breathe through every stone. - [Berlin in Summer](https://rahul-pandey.in/berlin-in-summer/): Between the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Berlin Wall memorial at Eastside Gallery, Berlin reveals its most beautiful side in the warm light of summer. - [Neuschwanstein](https://rahul-pandey.in/neuschwanstein/): Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria is a dreamlike destination for travelers and photographers alike. - [Chandigarh](https://rahul-pandey.in/chandigarh/): In the foothill of Himalayas and located 150 Kilometres north of Delhi, Chandigarh is a quite and beautiful planned city. - [Munich](https://rahul-pandey.in/munich/): Munich offers a captivating blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy, making it a dream destination for tourists and photographers alike. - [Zurich](https://rahul-pandey.in/zurich/): The biggest city and main financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is a treat in itself, presenting a mix of modern and traditional world and some breathtaking views of Alps and Zurich lake. - [Paris](https://rahul-pandey.in/paris/): The fashion capital of the world and home to Eifel Tower, Paris is the place to be. - [Amsterdam](https://rahul-pandey.in/amsterdam/): City of canals and some amazing buildings, the capital city of Netherlands, Amsterdam is always lively and has many aspects to explore. - [Cologne (Köln)](https://rahul-pandey.in/cologne-koln/): Cologne (Köln), on the banks of mighty Rhine river, was together with neighbouring Bonn the political and spiritual hub of erstwhile West Germany, before reunification. - [Potsdam](https://rahul-pandey.in/potsdam/): Like a suburb of Berlin, but in fact much more to it, Potsdam is miniature Europe in itself, with streets replicating other major cities of Europe. - [Berlin in Winter](https://rahul-pandey.in/berlin-in-winter/): Berlin has an amazing history of monarchy, the wall, some astonitiong architecture and rich culture. - [Ayodhya - the holy city](https://rahul-pandey.in/ayodhya-the-holy-city/): Ayodhya holds deep cultural significance as a sacred city in India, revered for its association with Lord Rama and the epic Ramayana. - [My Writings](https://rahul-pandey.in/my-writings/): Delve into my blog where I share thoughts on travel, society, and spirituality. - [Blog](https://rahul-pandey.in/blog/) - [Around Leh](https://rahul-pandey.in/around-leh/): Away from Leh in Ladakh, India, the trans Himalayan region has many mesmerising places. - [Leh and Thiksey](https://rahul-pandey.in/leh-and-thiksey/): Across Himalayas and at 3524 metres, above sea level, is the city of Leh, the capital of Union Territory of Ladakh, India. - [Ladakh](https://rahul-pandey.in/ladakh/): Across Greater Himalayas in India is the union territory of Ladakh. - [Trivandrum](https://rahul-pandey.in/trivandrum/): Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) the capital of Kerala is distinguished by its British colonial architecture, revered temples, narrow roads and rather quite beaches. - [Rajasthan](https://rahul-pandey.in/rajasthan/): Magnificent palaces, mighty forts, vibrant culture, Thar desert and history of Maharajas make Rajasthan a state to visit time and again. - [German Teaching](https://rahul-pandey.in/german-teaching/): With an engagement with German language for past over 30 years and teaching qualifications from Goethe Institutes in India** and Germany, I am always too keen to impart the language training to anyone who wants to learn it for job or for academics or as a hobby. - [Sarnath](https://rahul-pandey.in/sarnath/): Located some 20 Kilometres from holy colourful city of Varanasi, Sarnath is a major Buddhist pilgrim centre. - [Mahabalipuram](https://rahul-pandey.in/mahabalipuram/): Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram, located 60 kilometres south of Chennai, has various Hindu Temples dedicated to Mahabharata Era and belong to UNESCO World Heritage Site. - [Pondicherry](https://rahul-pandey.in/pondicherry/): A little bit of France in India, Pondicherry or Puducherry is situated in four coastal enclaves. Main region is located about 140kms south of Chennai. - [Varanasi](https://rahul-pandey.in/varanasi/): The Holy City of Varanasi is the oldest city still existing and inhabited, full of life and celebrations. - [Kochi](https://rahul-pandey.in/kochi/): In and around Kochi and Ernakulam a great mix of nature and tradition. - [South India](https://rahul-pandey.in/south-india/) - [Delhi](https://rahul-pandey.in/delhi/): The nostalgic city of Delhi has a mix of old and new, and looks great both in colour and in monochrome. - [People and Portraits](https://rahul-pandey.in/people-and-portraits/): People make a photographic portfolio lively. A brief look into my collection of people collection. - [Agra](https://rahul-pandey.in/agra/): Agra attracts more tourists in India then anywhere else. Reason is simple, Taj Mahal. There are two types of people in this world. - [Dances of Eastern India](https://rahul-pandey.in/dances-of-eastern-india/): Kumbh Festival 2019 was also a confluence of art and culture from different regions of the country. - [Images of Kumbh Festival](https://rahul-pandey.in/kumbh-ghats-banks/): I visited Kumbh Mela (Festival) in Feb 2019 in Prayagraj on the confluence of holy Ganga (The Ganges) and the Yamuna rivers. - [Prayagraj (Kumbh Festival 2019)](https://rahul-pandey.in/prayagraj-kumbh-festival-2019/): The biggest human gathering in the history of mankind for historic Indian festival of Kumbh at Prayagraj on the confluence of Holy Ganges and Yamuna rivers in Jan/Feb 2019 was an experience to live. - [Singapore](https://rahul-pandey.in/singapore/): Singapore or Singh Pura, the abode of Lion, as it means in Sanskrit, is a small, safe, disciplined, modern and surprisingly beautiful island city country. - [Europe](https://rahul-pandey.in/europe/) - [Himalayas](https://rahul-pandey.in/himalayas/): Himalayas, the abode of gods, is the highest and most scenic place in the world. For pilgrims and photographers alike, it has more than one can ask for. - [Goa](https://rahul-pandey.in/goa/): Goa, the best place to be in India. - [Photos India](https://rahul-pandey.in/india/): India has many beautiful places with colourful and interesting life all around. That offers many opportunities to frame these in pictures. - [Germany](https://rahul-pandey.in/germany/) - [Photos Abroad](https://rahul-pandey.in/photo-abroad/): I have travelled on few occasions abroad, mostly on holidays. That gave me chance to do photography in some very beautiful cities of the world. - [](https://rahul-pandey.in/): Welcome to my portfolio, where you will find an extensive collection of photo galleries capturing moments from my travels. - [Contact](https://rahul-pandey.in/contact/) - [Charges](https://rahul-pandey.in/charges/): Charges & Payments Personal Classes Each class means a class of 60 minutes duration each. - [Why German](https://rahul-pandey.in/why-german/): Whatever plans you may have for the future, knowledge of German will increase your options. - [Contact Form for German](https://rahul-pandey.in/contact-2/): E-Mail: (24x7) deutsch@rahul-pandey.in Phone**: Mon-Fri 12:30 to 14:30 IST / 6:00 to 8:30 GMT Please feel free to write to us on above e-mail address or fill in the Contact Form, for Registration or any information about our online classes . - [German](https://rahul-pandey.in/german/): With an engagement with German language for past over 30 years and teaching qualifications from Goethe Institutes in India** and Germany, I am always too keen to impart the language training to anyone who wants to learn it for job or for academics or as a hobby. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/rahul-pandey.in/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)