7:05am November 11, 2025

The mali (garden worker) named Vinod was very furious at me

‘Who allowed you to enter this site so early?’

But he questioned me with a sense of respect.

With a smile I told him

‘I am a harmless person, just allow me to experience the sunrise here.’

The brilliant Bundelkand Nagara style architecture built by the mighty Chandela dynasty is a splendid study.

Vinod agreed to have masala tea with me outside the royal chhatris of Orchha.

The garden worker became extremely friendly with me. He took me to his village on his motorcycle. 

Orchha | Madhya Pradesh | India