I'm Ramarao. I live in Hyderabad, keep a small farm in Telangana, and spend a lot of time thinking about old coins, old buildings, and what to grow next season.
This site is a long-overdue way to gather it all in one place. For years I've had trip photos sitting on an external drive, coins in a cupboard, and our community's stories in the memory of a few elders. I thought it was time to put some of it somewhere people could actually see it.
I'm not a professional writer or photographer — just someone who's been paying attention. If you're family, an old friend, a fellow collector, or a stranger who wandered in, welcome. Take a look around, and say hello if something catches your eye.
Forts, temples, stepwells, drives through the hills. Some of my favourite trips from around India.
Coins, watches, postcards, and books — most of them picked up over decades at small shops and markets.
Old photos, festivals, and a few stories about the people who built the community I grew up in.
Crops, seasons, the people who work with me, and a few things I've learned along the way.