Happy Diwali to you all. May this year bring you happiness and prosperity! Lights, Sweets, Crackers, Oil bath, Rangoli, and new clothes would make our Diwali very special. We would … [Read more...]
Erstwhile Mysore State Emblem
Today is Vijayadashami day, there is pomp and pageantry in Mysore remembering an era gone by. People from all over India folk to Mysore to witness the procession and the torch light … [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...]
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2019
24th August is Krishna Janmashtami and the whole country will celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna. The celebration differs in every region. Sweets and savories are prepared and … [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...]
India loves to pose – 46
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. Cutting Chai! … [Read more...]
Happy Ugadi 2019
Another Hindu New Year: Ugadi has dawned bringing with it new hopes, joys, and sorrows. Sweet and bitterness are faces of the same coin and hence in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh Bevu and Bella … [Read more...]
Happy Holi Festival
Spring is the season of colors. Flowers of all hues bloom bringing in happiness and joy. Holi festival is celebrated with joy across the country. These colorful fruits were on … [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...]
Happy Durga Pooja
Durga Pooja is performed on the 8th day (Ashtami) during Dasara / Navratri. A celebration of Shakthi (strength) is performed all over India with great devotion. In West Bengal, it is that … [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...]