Heritage through Tanay's young eyes

<div class="section1"><div class="Normal"><script language="javascript">doweshowbellyad=0; </script></div> <div align="left" style="position:relative; left: -2"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="left" border="1" width="32.1%"> <colgroup> <col width="100.0%" /> </colgroup> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" ffffff=""> <br /></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td width="100.0%" colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="" valign:="" top="" background-color:="" ffffff=""> <div class="Normal"><span style="" font-size:="">Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi</span></div> </td> </tr> </table></div> <div class="Normal"><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">NEW DELHI: It''s an irony of sorts.Despite having a heritage that dates back to over some four thousand years, we Indians as a race are strangely oblivious to the presence of symbols of that by-gone era.</span><br /><br /><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">Take Delhi for instance. How many of us can readily distinguish the tomb of Sikander Lodi from that of Safdar Jung? Or, the ancient Quuwat-ul-Islam mosque from any of the other dilapidated mosques dotting the city?</span><br /><br /><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">Perhaps, young photographer Tanay Misra''s work would help clear some of the mists in our minds.</span><br /><br /><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">In a series of beautiful photographs, Misra has successfully brought alive some of the poignant structures of mediaeval India. Whether it''s a haveli or a statue of a beautiful Yakshini in Rajasthan or the timeless beauty of Humayun''s tomb or even the wonderfully sculptured temple in Bhubaneshwar, each of the shots speak of his dedication and love for the subjects.</span><br /><br /><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">“It took me more than two years to get these pictures,� Misra said - pointing at his works on Friday evening at the India Habitat Centre. “One had to wait for the right kind of light and the right kind of weather before clicking. But, it has been a satisfying experience,� he said.</span><br /><br /><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">Misra’s mission to capture Indian heritage began with the Humayun''s tomb -- a World Heritage structure which subsequently spawned the typical onion domes of Mughal period mosques and tombs. </span><br /><br /><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">“Some of the early photographs captured the restoration work undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust to restore Mughal emperor Humayun’s final resting place. I sincerely hope that my work will help create some awareness about Indian heritage among the people of this country,� Misra said.</span><br /><br /><span style="" font-size:="" font-weight:="" bold="">The exhibition of photographs “Heritage through lens� was inaugurated by filmstar-turned-politician Vinod Khanna and Rajya Sabha member Najma Heptullah. They said exhibitions like this not only creates awareness of history within India, but also showcases our rich culture to the outside world as well.</span><br /></div> </div>