Goravas are followers of Lord Mailara / Shiva. Goravappas consider themselves the soldiers in service of Mailaralinga while he fought demons Mallasura and Manikasura. Goravappas are … [Read more...]
Coconut Grove
A walk into this beautiful coconut grove leads to a lake in Hosa Agrahara village. … [Read more...]
Open Sesame
An old door in Laxmeshwara. … [Read more...]
Flying Handkerchief
It is so entertaining to watch the preparation of Roomali Roti. … [Read more...]
Beesu Kallu – Hand Stone Grinder
The obsolete hand grinder brings back memories of maids in my grandfather's village, sitting around the grinder and grinding while singing folk songs. Their hands holding the wooden stick would be … [Read more...]
Happy Holi
Holi festival is a perfect way to usher in spring season, so enjoy the festival with lots of Colors, Papdi chaat, Thandai, and Gujias. … [Read more...]
Balancing Life
Photographed in Jaisalmer fort. I remember returning from school and watching these street shows in Mysore, where young children would perform acrobats using small rings and do balancing acts. My … [Read more...]
Papad on the head
Saw this guy selling deep fried Papads stacked neatly in a wick basket in front of Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur. … [Read more...]
World Cup Cricket 2011
Cricket virus is catching on in India. Hope India wins the world cup this time. Wish the players good luck. I came across this group of kids playing cricket near Marvanthe beach, Karnataka. … [Read more...]
Sunset at Art of Living Ashram
At last the sun god is driving the chariot towards Bangalore. Happy Rathasapthami. … [Read more...]
Happy Shankranthi
Cows are worshiped and remembered during Shankranthi festival in Karnataka. I took the above picture of the cow being led back to its shed in a remote village of Rajasthan. The cows there looked a … [Read more...]
Visitor in my garden
This beautiful caterpillar was blissfully feeding on the leaves and flowers of the Spatika plant. Hope it turned out into a beautiful butterfly. … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2011
Wish you all a very bright and prosperous New Year. … [Read more...]
Crucifix Orchid
The Crucifix Orchid also known as Epidendron Ibaguense adds lots of cheer to the garden. … [Read more...]
Weaver Bird’s Nest
Photographed in Kokkarebellur The weaver bird is a wonderful architect! … [Read more...]
Crab Walk
We saw this huge crab walking majestically on the road leading to Chunchunkatte Waterfalls. … [Read more...]
Damsel in a Black and White Gown
A damsel fly photographed in Kukkarahalli lake Mysore. The fly seemed to be proud of its velvety wings. … [Read more...]
