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a pilgrim at Mandakini river
a pilgrim taking a snan (bath) in the holy river Mandakini in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh Chitrakoot is a town of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the Bundelkhand region, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The town lies in the historical Chitrakoot region, which is divided between the present-day Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It …
Offering: Oil lamp in a monastery
Monastery in McLeodGanj, Dharmashala, Himachal Pradesh,India Mahayana material offerings might be imbued with the following symbology, the lighting of a candle or an oil lamp represents the light of wisdom illuminating the darkness of ignorance.
Kalamandalam Gopi
a living legend in Kathakali: kalamandalam Gopi ashan dressing up for the performance in green room the shadow of one of his disciple
a year back, at India Gate
Budha says “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” just remembering the last summer, in 2012 where in Delhi waiting for my family to join me. Lots of things todo? all pending.. nothing is working out the way we planned. And had left little …
Happy Holi…. a colorful clouds above Taj mahal
A cloud formation with strange colors seen above the Taj- Mahal on 26th March 2013 on the eve of ‘Holi’ . Happy & Colorful Holi
Nizamuddin Dargah
“Divine bounty does not discriminate between one individual and another. When the sun rises, it gives light and warmth to all people whether living in palaces or in huts. When it rained, the poor and rich alike are benefitted from it. Once, sheikh Mu’inuddin Chishti of Ajmer was asked to explain the highest form of …
CP: Connaught place still beautiful
Connaught Place, built in 1931, is one of Delhi’s most popular shopping centres. There is nothing that one cannot buy here. It also has several eating-houses. The state emporia buildings are also located in this area so are the head offices of major banks, airlines and other such things of importance to the tourist. The …
Birds fly over the winter
“The reason birds can fly and we can’t is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” ― J.M. Barrie,
10°c
“Timeless thoughts of a winter’s stare; eyes gazing over a landscape bare. Memories drift on a blustery breeze; dying light ushers in the freeze. Reaching out for a grasp on the present; stillness sets in, alone, and desolate. Future unknown, outcome uncertain; brilliance shadowed by a drawn curtain. Path now set, laid before me known; …