The Narakasura Festival, Goa
[A post from 2010 on the occasion of Diwali & Narakasur] Goa. Narakasur. Pre-Diwali. A unique folk festival that I noticed for the first time in 2004 then became more … Continue reading
October 20, 2014 · 7 Comments
Burning of The Demons
It is Dushera again -a time to burn Ravana. Ravana – a much-loved king in his own land, reputed for his high intellect, worshipped not only in Lanka but also … Continue reading
October 3, 2014 · Leave a comment
Ram Leela at Dassera in Mumbai
The Ramayan is a well known epic about the triumph of good over evil. But the Ram Leela – the enactment of the Ramayana is a lesser known event. In … Continue reading
November 16, 2011 · 3 Comments
The Chamms Masked Dances by the Monks of Chemrey Monastery – Ladakh
Lamas of the ancient Chemrey monastery performing the Masked dances in Leh in which they enact religious tales with a moral. The stunning colors of the flowing robes combined with … Continue reading
October 23, 2011 · Leave a comment
