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
Folk Music Concert on the Street, Hanoi
Sharing some pictures of a lovely evening at a street concert outside a temple in Hanoi It did not matter that I stood or sat on a rock. All that … Continue reading
Portraits from Mizoram
A decade ago I witnessed the amazing culture of Mizoram at a festival and took some photos. Presenting some photos here once again: Chapchar Kut is the harvest festival celebrated … Continue reading
Tibetan Weavings
A little video clip of street photos taken in Dharamshala. And a few warm moments spent with a welcoming elderly Tibetan woman. And in case the video is not visible … Continue reading
Cappadocia – Turkey
Remembering fascinating Turkey. Posting photos I’d forgotten about … of an unforgettable trip in 2015. Worth a look. That visit bonded me to that land. So many unanswered questions then … Continue reading
