Puri2022 · Monsoon in Odisha — Puri's beaches, Konark's Sun Temple and the birds of Chilka.

Me, happily lost against a wall full of stone stories. Konark, you beauty.

The 24 wheels signifies 24 hours of a day and the 8 spokes signifies prahars ( three hour period ) of a day.

The mighty Konark Sun Temple. A chariot carved entirely in stone.

Rows of giant wheels along the temple wall. Imagine carving every single one by hand.

Windblown hair, monsoon clouds and waves for company. The beach was showing off.

So far the best beach experience i had in India.

Arms crossed, waves behind, not a care in the world.

Waves in, waves out. Could stand here watching for hours.

Beach hair and big smiles with this one.

Monsoon sea in a mood. Dark skies, wild waves, still beautiful.

Late night, full hearts. The boys after a long day of wandering.

Gulugula Chat- unique taste and the stomach was happy.

Looking for the birds in Chilka bird sanctuary A friend has neel chakra tatoo.

Last day surprise - a beautiful monastery with golden tops. So peaceful here.

Road trip squad and our red ride. Hills, water and clouds for company.

Standing before a mountain of prayer flags. The wind was loud, the view louder.

Evening view of the Jagannath Temple rooftops. That flag on top never stops flying.

Zooming in on the temple top - the wheel and the little flag dancing in the evening breeze.

Gliding through narrow water lanes at Chilka. Tall grass on both sides, birds hiding somewhere.