Natural Beauties

Came across this one in Kerala. Frankly haven’t seen a dragonfly like this before. Its like a cross between a dragonfly and a butterfly.. A butterdragon maybe? 🙂 For more N entries head to ABC Wednesday. Also linked to Wordless … Continue reading “Natural Beauties”

Grand Celebrations

Flower arrangements for Onam (click for details), a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala.  Happy Onam all !! Let this be a “harvest” for good times to all visitors. For more G entries click ABC Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday  

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”

Tales of Marriages and Flowers – Day 340

Well yeah this isn’t a regular flower. This is the Coconut tree flower which is considered sacred and is a mandatory part of most Kerala Hindu weddings and engagements.  The paddy next to it will be filled in the brass … Continue reading “Tales of Marriages and Flowers – Day 340”

Holy Light – Day 310

Receiving the holy light Is not all that impossible Just open, your heart Taken in Santa Cruz Church, Fort Kochi. Linked to Our world, Ruby Tuesday