Ugly Sight
an ugly sight assaulting the senses no respite This is the way to a waterfall in Kolli hills. I was shocked at the way it was maintained with refuse just thrown on one side of the path. Written for the … Continue reading “Ugly Sight” →
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Casting the Net
hot summer days smell of the sea vision of hunger Taken in a beach in Uthandi near Chennai. On the right hand column there is a link to blog adda. Myblog has been chosen among India’s top ten under photography.Please … Continue reading “Casting the Net” →
Kalaripayattu – Day 354
We attended a demonstration of Kalaripayattu at Fort Kochi, an ancient martial arts form practised in Kerala. They involve very intense and quick movementss and amazing dexterity of the body and mind. The proponents of this art form can easily jump … Continue reading “Kalaripayattu – Day 354” →
Day 282 – Falling Grandeur
Day 274 – Planetary Fear
A typical sight in most of the temples in South India is this collection of lit earthen lamps believed to remove the ill effects of various planetary movements on human destinies. The oil used can be either Ghee (Clarified Butter) or sesame … Continue reading “Day 274 – Planetary Fear” →