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This was an old picture of my grandmother's that I recently restored and enlarged. It was taken in the 30's when she was in college, before her marriage. Inspired by this photo I dedicated an essay to my grandmother in October 2008, which you can read at
www.wordworth.com/Archives/2008i10OctWordWorth.pdf
I was lucky enough to spot a few Tibetan monks who visited Sanchi the same day as I did. This is what the place must have looked like 2000 years ago when the monasteries were in good condition. Now all that is left of them is the base structure. One of the monasteries is shown here.
Shot at Namgyal Monastery (AKA. Dalai-Lama Temple) at Mcleodganj, Dharamshala in State of Himanchal Pradesh, India.
I Wish i could understand the difference between good and bad.If five smokers are sitting in one room,four of them will have different brands to smoke and same goes with everyone.I like to have Assam tea,my fren likes Cappucino,he orders Ice breeze,the other asks for lemon tea.
Whats good for me could be bad for him,the things he hates i love them.........Why is it So
One of my very Old Works
Snake charming as it exists today probably originated in India.Hinduism has long held serpents to be sacred; the animals are related to the Nagas, and many gods are pictured under the protection of the cobra. Indians thus considered snake charmers to be holy men who were influenced by the gods
Captured few country-side moments on my way to Melukote.
Its harvesting time for majority of the farmers in india. They harvest the golden grains so passionately that Iam not sure if they even know that they are in yet another new calender year.
Kudos to these people for their unthankful job..!!!
This was taken during the Jallikattu event at Palamedu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
The way in which this man tries to tame the bull is perhaps the best way to do it. He is holding on to the bull's hump while wounding his legs around the front leg of the bull. This technique will be somewhat safe for him as well as helping him to win the contest. Hope this info helps someone who is thinking of taming a bull next time around.
This was taken during the Jallikattu event at Alanganallur near Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
This bull was unstoppable.
I met this brave old lady at the Khonoma village(20 kms from Kohima).Inspite of the heavy load of wood which she was carrying her smile was intact.
Flower market. A scene from Devaraja Market, Mysore,Karnataka.
Udupi is a divine shrine in the coastal region of Western Ghats. Situated about 60 kms from Mangalore, it is a fairly large and upcoming town. It is the center for education, social and religious activities in the district of South Canara. It is known for the famous Sri Krishna temple. Another attraction of this temple is the 'Kanakana Kindi' -a small window through which Krishna is believed to have given darshan to his ardent devotee, Kanakadasa. There are three temples in Udupi; Chandreshwara, Anantheshwara and Sri Krishna temple. Chandreshwara and Anatheshwara are the most ancient temples of Udupi.
Udupi is also famous for Ashta Mathas or monasteries,
Old people at the Yigacholing Monastery (Ghum).Ghum is a small hilly locality in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region of West Bengal, India.At Ghum Yigacholing Monastery enshrines the famous statue of Maitreya Buddha
(the coming Buddha).
Savitri, a widow from West Bengal , coming out of the Sri Bhajan Ashram in Vrindavan. She is a witty lady, charming and a nice sense of humor i thought.
This is one of the first images I took of her, then we would meet everyday.
The Idgah Mosque (circa 1655) is one of the two mosques Shah Jahan commissioned for his new capital of Shahjahanabad. The name of this mosque indicates that it was built especially for the annual 'Id prayers. The Idgah to the west of Paharganj measures 164 metres length and 162 meters width.
A farmer who kindly showed me around his smallholding - the snake gourds were prize specimens!
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur(Rajasthan) is the last of the great palaces of India and the second largest palatial residence in the world. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present Maharaja of Jodhpur.
Rathwa is a distinct tribe dwelling in the regions of Chhota Udaipur, Naswadi, Jetpur and Sankheda, in Gujarat. The tribe is known for its Pithoro Paintings and the Chuum Jhuum, a famous dance form. Dhebariya, Kohaliya, Moti Nat and Nan Nat are the major sub groups of Rathwas.
The tribe has distinct cultural heritage and unique historical background. They imitate upper class Tadagis with a common intermix of traditions and modern dress patterns. A mix of traditional and non-traditional culture can also be seen in their language.
Rathwas depend on the forest for agricultural land, wild animals for prey, and wood for fuel and house building. They are also engaged in the collection and gathering of forest products. For earning additional income, the tribes rear cows, buffaloes, bullocks, calves, goats and fowl.
The community members build their houses in fields or on hillocks. Tattooing is very common among the villagers. They follow arranged marriages and even clan exogamy is observed.
They believe in Hinduism and worship the deities of Vaghanio Dev, Bhapanio Dev, Dudhiya Dev, Khala Dev, and Japadia Dev. Holi and Kavant are the two important festivals celebrated by them.
A Rajasthani and his camels near Pokharan in the Great Indian desert.
The hardwork and labour of this farmer seemed to have been rewarded at last!- Scene from Vellayani fields, Kerala ( For this shot I borrowed my friend's Canon EOS 40D)
I love this image. To me, it represents that shared human endeavor: to make things better through hard work.
Technically speaking, these are not actually caves. These are massive carved structures made during the Gupta period(4th-5th cent.). Most of these sculptures are dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu and his different incarnations. The one above shows Vishnu in the form of a boar. Bhudevi (Goddess Earth) is seen on his shoulder.
The story goes that some Asura (demon) had immersed the earth underwater. The Yakshas (Demigods; the ones in red) pleaded Lord Vishnu to save the earth as it was being contaminated. This is why Vishnu assumed the form of a boar/pig to pull the earth out from the filth.
Stories apart, this place shows the skill of the artists who worked during the Gupta rule. The original colour of the above sculpture was red. it can still be seen in the RHS. Over time, rain and sunlight have taken their toll on the carvings. If only the Madhya Pradesh Department of Tourism could do more to protect this place.
Varanasi - Uttar Pradesh.
Tous les jours, la vache fait sa petite visite à la boutique...
Every day the cow visit the shop...
With no exaggeration, not a single moment in Hampi goes by without fascinating you. Every step you take will reveal so many hidden beauties.
There is just so much to say about Hampi that I don't even know where to start. Google it. I mean it, really, read about it. You'll see that it's well worth your time. It is one of the most astonishing places that I have ever seen!! It's full of ancient temples, monuments, ruins from the Vijayanagara Empire scattered all around a vast area, most of which are still erect and absolutely amazing. Every stone in Hampi has a story to tell. It's located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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