Krishna
Vishnu came to earth in the avatar of Krishna to restore moral order in times of chaos. In the human form, the stories he lived – of mischief as a … Continue reading
Reframing Death – A View from Indonesia
Many cultures of Indonesia view death very differently from the cultures in the most of other parts of the world. In Indonesia it is treated as an important event -perhaps … Continue reading
Naga Ceremonial War Dances
A decade ago, these were still being practiced during festivals and ceremonies. The grandiosity of the event was captured in my photos taken about 15 years ago and then forgotten … Continue reading
Vietnam Ethnic Culture
CULTURE ADDICTS … if you have time for just ONE place in Hoi An, please visit Rehahn’s gallery. It is called a gallery but a better word would be ‘museum’. … Continue reading
Sita
Someday someone will write a story titled Sitayan. The story of Ram, Laxman, Bharat and Ravan told from Sita’s viewpoint. Her birth, her life as a princess, her being won … Continue reading
A Visit to MySon Archaeological Site
Who knew that there would be so much that I’d find familiar in a first visit to an unfamiliar city – Hoi An. On a hot sunny day I took … Continue reading
Life of Student Monks
Revisiting the photos of student monks that I met in 2011. At the age of eighteen each gets to decide whether they will continue on this path or go back … Continue reading
If We Could Go Back in Time…
If we could go back in time, WHERE would you go? And to which era? This is a great question to ask but a terribly difficult one to answer! Because … Continue reading
Staircase to Heaven – The Dambulla Cave Temple
Exploring the Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka
A Buginese Wedding in Sulawesi
A Buginese Wedding celebration… Sulawesi, 2024
Mahakumbh – My Last Day
Last Day What actually happens at the Kumbh mela? I knew about the legend of the churning of the oceans – Sagar Manthan. The fight between the Devatas and the … Continue reading
Mahakumbh – Day 3 / Exhilaration
Day 3 – Experiencing the amazing atmosphere of exhilaration at the maha kumbh.
Mahakumbh – Day 2 / The Sadhus
Maha kumbh Day 2 – first interaction with Sadhus & Saints
The Maha Kumbh – 400 million people & me
Maha Kumbh mela with WOVENSOULS
Art in Architecture: A Trivandum Nobleman’s House
Am fortunate that I got to stay in this home-hotel on my way to Poovar a few years ago. An amazingly serene place that is in the vicinity of one … Continue reading
Exhibition: “Confluence — Hindu Art from Indonesia” by Wovensouls
Dates: Oct 24th, 2023 — Nov 25th 2023 Where: Link The historical connection between India and Indonesia is well documented. We have the legend Boeeta Bandaan from Odisha, India that … Continue reading
Costumes of Tibet
A few decades ago, thousands of Tibetans moved to Himachal Pradesh, India and settled down there along with the Dalai Lama. Dharamshala and the surrounding areas have since assumed a … Continue reading
Song of a Bhopa
On a recent trip to a small town in Himachal Pradesh I came across this little family far way from their home. The Ravanhatta musical instrument is a signature of … Continue reading
Costumes from Egypt
Pictures from the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation depicting the dress of he women of the desert. I have great faith in the traditional wisdom that is passed down the … Continue reading
Student Monks at Norbulingka Monastery
Student Monks begin their learning of Buddhist scriptures at a young age. Sitting amongst them as they chant in an atmosphere of scent and vapors of yak butter lamps in … Continue reading
