Wish the readers a very happy Ugadi and New Year. I wish and pray that you are all staying at home and are safe! Hope the beginning of the New Year brings great joy and destroys all evil. This … [Read more...]
Happy Durgashtami 2019
The 8th day of Dasara / Navaratri is Durgashtami. This is a state festival of West Bengal. The goddess is worshiped along with Ganesha, Subramanya, and Saraswathi in West Bengal. … [Read more...]
Happy Saraswathi Pooja 2019
As children we were taught to chant Saraswathi shloka. I chant this to this day. Our elders always advised us to worship Ma Saraswathi and seek her blessings. Here is the lyrics of "Ya Kundendu … [Read more...]
H.H.Maharaja Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV and H.H. Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar
Mysoreans have deep respect for the kings who ruled the Mysore state. Below are the photograph / paintings of H.H.Maharaja Krishna Raja Wodeyar IV and H.H. Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar. … [Read more...]
Dasara Dolls – 2019
Doll arranging is so much part of celebrating Dasara in the Mysore region. Thankfully the tradition is still continuing and people are arranging the dolls getting inspired from the Mahabharatha, … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2019
Tomorrow is Tiru Onam and the celebrations include Pookalam / floral carpets, rituals, and Onam Sadya (sumptuous vegetarian meal). This festival is celebrated in Kerala. Wish you all a … [Read more...]
Washing Carrots in Kodaikanal
Juicy carrots are plucked from the farm and are taken to the lake in baskets. The carrots are washed with water using legs to remove the mud. They are washed again and loaded into … [Read more...]
Farmer’s Best Friend
Bullocks are farmer's best friend in India. They are tall and handsome with horns of varying length. The farmer takes care of the bullocks like his own children. Captured this … [Read more...]
Painted Sky
The sky in this photograph proves that there is more in life than staring at gadgets and getting entertaining. Gazing at the sky is soothing to the mind and soul. … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 45
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. Ramu the … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2019
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous New Year! … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2018
Wish you all a very Happy Christmas! … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 44
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a … [Read more...]
Saraswathi Pooja during Dasara – Navratri
It is that time of the year to offer thanks to the goddess of learning Saraswathi. Saraswathi Pooja on Dasara Sapthami is performed with great devotion all over South Karnataka. … [Read more...]
Yakshagana Dance Form of Karnataka
One of the most unique dance-drama forms of Karnataka is the Yakshagana. Yakshagana Dance Form of Karnataka art form is predominantly performed in Dakshina Kannada. Now, during festivals this art form … [Read more...]
Gombe Habba 2018 – Dolls festival
Gombe habba the festival of dolls is here and will stay for 9 days during Dasara. This festival brings in cheer and excitement and of course good food! … [Read more...]
Blue Lily
The most beautiful of all Lilies are the Blue Lilies. Lilies are flowering water plants found in the wild and also grown in gardens for their beauty. … [Read more...]
Happy Gokulashtami – Krishna Janmashtami 2018
It is Krishna Janmashtami folks and that time of the year when goodies are churned out from the kitchen to offer to Lord Krishna. You may ask why so many sweets and savories for a baby, but in … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2018
Wish you all a happy Onam, dear readers. With Pookalam welcoming the festivals, the courtyards in Kerala must be looking very beautiful. The below Pookalam represents two characters of the … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 43
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. These charming … [Read more...]
