Annouoncement ( Read more... )

Draupadi one of the main characters of the epic, Mahabharata, is a strong woman who has a very unconventional birth (born of a sacrificial fire, and not of a woman) and life, and stands firmly by her own principles. Draupadi was trained in economy and was responsible for the treasury of the Empire. Additionally, she also ran a citizen liaison. Her ( Read more... )

The kerethadi kempammA  temple. I documented the preparations for the habba at this place. 
( Read more... )

Decided on the Devi Outings group.

Biju, Padma, Shoba,Radhika, Jayashree (Cavery and Vrushali absent, I am behind the camera)


( Read more... )

Touching to see such pride taken in one's work. A truck to pick up garbage might not be our idea of something to decorate; but those who work with it, to clear our waste, saw their vehicle as something to be venerated, and adorned it with these beautiful garlands and colourful tinsel. I salute their faith and pride!


( Read more... )

( Read more... )

Pujo at L&T South City:


( Read more... )

Visited the beautiful Gombe Habba at Anuradha Rao's home, where she also manages Untitled Arts
( Read more... )

Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god, is held to be the remover of obstacles. But On the way to Aiyur, Tamil Nadu, for our bird/nature trip, on 030922, we had to take diversions or navigate through no less than 17 processions being taken out for the 'visarjan' (ritual immersion) of the idols of Ganesha. The festival seems to have become a huge ( Read more... )

When many people join for one of the walks that I conduct, I have to be careful that it will be a location which can support the presence of a large number of people. The problem is that I never know how many people will join the WA group...and out of that, how many people will turn up ( Read more... )