A Sunday Ride to Eklingji: Royal Enfield 350 Electra & The Red Algae Mystery
Sunday Rumbles: Royal Enfield Rides and Crimson Waters at Eklingji There is something meditative about the thump of a Royal Enfield 350 Electra on a Sunday evening. As the sun began its descent, I took my bike out for a soul-cleansing ride toward the historic Eklingji Temple near Udaipur. The ride itself was a dream, but the visual surprises along the way were what really made me pull over and grab my camera. The Crimson Mystery: Water or Grass? Just off the main path, I stumbled upon a small pond (or perhaps a submerged plot) that completely stopped me in my tracks. It was entirely blanketed in a thick layer of red algae . From a distance, it’s an optical illusion. Is it a plush red carpet of grass? Or is it a hidden pond reflecting a surreal, alien world? Even looking through my lens, it was hard to judge. The vibrant red against the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape created a contrast that felt almost cinematic. Sunset Over Lake Baghela & The Mountains As I contin...