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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

October 2, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

August 28, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

June 26, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

June 9, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

June 4, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

May 11, 2023 · 1 Comment

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

May 1, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

March 1, 2023 · 4 Comments

Vintage Photos of Spinning Wheels

It is fascinating to see how these basic devices were deeply embedded into daily lives of women and today most wouldn’t have clue about their use. A few photos from … Continue reading

February 25, 2023 · Leave a comment

Rangdum Monastery – An unplanned visit

On a trip to Ladakh a few years ago, a plan was made to visit Zanskar. On account of my family group joining me back in the capital city of … Continue reading

February 19, 2023 · Leave a comment

Dhunuchi Dance – Bengal

This dance is performed in honor of Durga in Bengal. This solo dance is performed before the deity and the movement of hands and feet follows the beat of the … Continue reading

November 18, 2022 · Leave a comment

Santhal Folk Dance, Bengal

Seen in Murshidabad during Durga Puja 2022 As usual, tribal culture is inclusive – every individual is invited to participate – irrespective of any segregating parameter of age, marital status … Continue reading

November 13, 2022 · 1 Comment

Heritage Architecture of Murshidabad

Palaces of rulers, wealthy merchants and officials … More photos of the remnants of the magnificent history of Bengal. The seat of the British Raj for awhile, the region attracted … Continue reading

November 1, 2022 · 1 Comment

Terracotta Temples of Murshidabad

The beauty of the architecture, its unique style, the detail of the terracotta plaques on the walls that tell stories from the Hindu epics, the colors.. all fascinate me. The … Continue reading

October 29, 2022 · 3 Comments

Navratri Garba Dances

A little culture from my own life! Navratri is a festival of 9 nights in honor of Durga or Amba that is celebrated with dances in Gujarat. Gujjus love this … Continue reading

October 1, 2022 · 1 Comment

The Meeta Project – The Story

In 2021, inspired by Michael Asher & Wilfred Thesiger’s writings, I made a plan to spend time with camel herders, for a few days. This could only be realised through … Continue reading

September 18, 2022 · 1 Comment

Festival Time – Mumbai Style

This week it’s Janmashtami that the city celebrates – the birth of Lord Krishna. Baby Krishna loved home-made butter and he’d help himself to all the butter pots in the … Continue reading

August 20, 2022 · Leave a comment

Heritage Homes of Tanjore

Life is lived every minute of every day. And so, long ago, we decided to surround ourselves with beautiful things. In the choice between return on investment in financial terms … Continue reading

August 17, 2022 · 1 Comment

Shiv Lings at Tanjore

The city of Tanjore is not big geographically. In a single day it is possible to visit the 2 important world heritage sites. But to look at everything that those … Continue reading

August 17, 2022 · 2 Comments

Art in Architecture – Tanjore Temple

Traveling again. Gaining experiences. Learning more. Feeling more. And hoping to share them all here. *** Contrary to intuition, on this trip I learnt that the time spent on an … Continue reading

August 17, 2022 · 1 Comment

A Fabulous Walk in Ladakh, 1982 – Guest Photos – PART II

Too many good things have wandered into my life and so until proven otherwise I shall continue to believe that I am a favorite with the Gods of serendipity. And … Continue reading

April 21, 2022 · 1 Comment

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