Lost and Found in Delhi

by Anna Powaska, posted in Asia, Delhi, India, Travelling

Just a few glimpses of Delhi, photography wasn’t allowed in many places, so I had to rely on memory more than my lens. But the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple truly stole the show. Its scale, serenity, and spirit moved me more than the Taj Mahal ever did. And honestly, the greatest treasure of India? The people on the streets. Their warmth, energy, and everyday grace made this journey unforgettable.

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69 thoughts on “Lost and Found in Delhi”

  1. Great selection of photos, and especially like the comment: “…the greatest treasure of India? The people on the streets. Their warmth, energy, and everyday grace made this journey unforgettable.”

    The beauty of travel is meeting the people and, through them, the culture. Cheers!

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    1. Whitney, thank you very much! India really does leave its mark, doesn’t it? The people, their rhythm. I’d love to see some of your images from there too, I bet they’re full of character. Your blog is a wild ride (in the best possible sense!).

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  6. Jakim jesteś artystą. Uczyłem się fotografii w szkole, ale nigdy nie przychodziło mi to naturalnie. Za dużo myślenia, ale te zdjęcia zapierają dech w piersiach. My, czytelnicy i widzowie, jesteśmy tam z tobą. To przypomina mi, że mam post 📫 do dokończenia, zainspirowany tobą. Hasta luego.

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    1. I’m so grateful you took the time to write such a heartfelt message. It means the world to know that my photos and stories resonate with you. I never studied photography formally, so hearing this from someone who did is incredibly humbling.

      I’m thrilled that you felt present with me in those moments—that’s the highest compliment I could ever receive. Thank you, truly. Hasta luego, kind soul. Ill have a look ❤

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    1. You kept your promise, and I’m so, so grateful!

      And you know what? So many of my travel choices were shaped by games too. South America was a dream planted by old-school Tomb Raiders, and this November I’m heading to Syria, because I’ve been thinking of Damascus ever since Assassin’s Creed 1. Funny how pixels can lead to real footsteps, right?

      Thank you again for this beautiful exchange. It means more than I can say

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      1. It’s so important that we let our yes be yes – which reminds me, Veerite and I have our meeting this month, Lord willing 🙏 Anna, as you prepare for Syria 🇸🇾, I’m reminded of its beautiful history as a cradle of Christianity, and that Damascus is the world’s longest continuously inhabited city. I’m praying for your protection and safety on this journey. May God’s blessings go before you and surround you.

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  12. Hi Anna – Your nice ability to capture the human facial side amid living conditions in your blogs is a lesson for me to put more emotion into what I write and photograph. I hope to read your comments as we complete our October road trip.

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    1. Thank you so much Jim. It truly means a lot to hear that.

      Wishing you a beautiful October road trip, full of unexpected moments and faces that linger in memory. And of course, I’ll be waiting for your post! Can’t wait to see how your journey unfolds.

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  15. Beautifully noted — sometimes it’s not the camera that remembers best, but the heart and impressions 🕌✨. It feels like you truly experienced the essence, not just the landmarks. People really make the journey special 🌟🤗.

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    1. Thank you so much Anna for your thoughtful words ❤ I’m sorry for replying a bit late, I was away traveling. The poverty in India is indeed heartbreaking, and witnessing it firsthand left a deep impression on me too. Still, I carry hope that change is possible when awareness grows. Wishing you a blessed time as well this year 🌸

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  25. Dear Anna
    I have featured my photo of Taj in today’s post.
    I am extremely thankful to you for commenting, liking my posts for which I didn’t acknowledge in recent days. I acknowledge the like, comment on the post ‘White’. Your appreciation is quite valuable.
    Wish you a happy new year. 🌺❤️🙏

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    1. Thank you, Dr. Raj, for your insightful comment. I truly enjoy your interesting and intelligent posts, even though I don’t always have time to read all of them, but I’m trying to make the most of it. ❤️

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  27. Hello dear friend 🤍
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      1. I’m sure it would, but you know, sometimes, the second time around isn’t as good. Progress tends to stifle the quainteness or authenticity of a destination. I experienced this in Lao as I first travelled there in 1989, then again in 2014 – what an incredible change and not all for the best. 😉

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          1. And that’s exactly what it did in Laos – great for the locals as it brought electricity to villages, but it did change the soul. It’s getting harder to find destinations that aren’t overrun by tourists, but I shouldn’t complain as I’m a tourist to a country! 😉

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          2. Nilla, that’s incredible!!! how did you do that? WOW. Did you ever write about this somewhere? If not, you really should, so many people would read it with real curiosity. It’s such an important perspective, especially now when it’s getting harder to find places untouched by tourism. And you’re right, we’re all tourists in someone else’s home, and remembering that changes everything.

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          3. Laos was a harder country to travel during 1989. There was only one bitumen road north/south of Vitnienne, so we hitched a lot on whatever picked us up, but walked even more. I’ve always kept travel journals, especially to catalogue my photography, but haven’t digitised many yet. I did publish a post on my site “Laos: 25 Years On” a while back.
            I can’t seem to keep up with publishing travel guides as I’m always travelling and not sure how other long-term travellers manage…maybe I’m just slow! 🤣

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          4. Thank you so much for pointing me to your post about Laos. I really appreciate it. You write so much and your posts are incredibly interesting and detailed, always a pleasure to read. I don’t travel nearly as much as you do, and I definitely don’t always have the time to write everything up the way I’d like to, so it means a lot when someone takes a moment to read and respond 🙂

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          5. Writing is very time-consuming but I find that selecting, reducing, uploading, and tagging photos takes much more time, so I know what you mean. 😉
            I publihs every Sunday evening (Brisbane time), but I’m still so behind in countries. One day I’ll catch up!

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  29. Hello dear friend 🤍
    Before you scroll past, please take a moment for lives that have no voice and no one to protect them…💔
    These innocent souls have no voice, no shelter, and no one to protect them… 💔
    Please stand with us and join the Panagah Amn family to help turn this beautiful project into reality.
    By sharing our stories with your friends, posting our website on your page, or reblogging one of our stories, you are helping give these animals a second chance at life.
    Even one share can change their fate and bring hope where there is none. 🐾🤍
    With your support, we may finally find a sponsor for this mission and make this project possible.
    Please help us — together we can save them. 🙏 https://panagahamn.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/jik-thirteen-years-of-loyalty-and-a-love-that-took-a-piece-of-my-heart-with-him-%f0%9f%92%94%f0%9f%90%be/

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