It is believed that there are 33 Crore Gods and Goddess in Hindu Mythology. And each type of god or goddess is worshiped with proper devotions and dedications. And the rituals are mostly region specific. All these types make a long list of rituals or Puja in Hindu religion. Chhath…
Pass by the city ” is a personal project from early 2017 that I am currently working on. My intention is to spend 2 years taking photos of Saigon – the city where I grew up and where I am living. Saigon is a cultural diversified city, which combines of…
The Muharram festival or Ashura, symbolizes the beginning of the new Islamic year. Muharram word is derived from the word ‘haram’ which means “forbidden”. People celebrate this as the first month of the twelve months of Islamic lunar calendar day when they see the crescent moon. It is celebrated by…
Gajan is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly in the Rural part of West Bengal. Gajan spans around a week, starting at the last week of Chaitra continuing till the end of the Bengali year. The word Gajan is considered a combination of parts of two words – “Ga” is from…
My photographs and most importantly the story behind the pictures will open up more awareness and exposure towards the medium of photography and necessitate the pretty reason behind every individual to pursue photography. Ashok Saravanan Ay shares his 13 wonderful pictures and let us listen to his words as he…
All of us grew up seeing black and white photographs at home – those albums take us back to childhood memories. Actually, today it is even more fun to turn those thick black pages in the albums and visit those old family memories. Most of the photos have turned black…
Once I looked for frames hastily and hungrily, now I know that only when I slow down, I see so much more. It turned out too I do not have to go far to catch an interesting moment. Watching people wherever I am, holidays with family and friends by the…
Calicut beach is a place of great historical significance as far as the history of India is concerned. It was through here the Europeans entered India by sea route for trade, later paved the way for the 400 year long colonial rule. The beach is around 25 Km from where…
Story: Bonalu or Bonam is a Hindu Festival, where Goddess Mahakali is worshipped. Bonalu is an annual festival celebrated in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and other parts of Telangana, India. It is celebrated in the monsoon month of Ashada in July/August. The festival is often called Bonam, originating from Bhojanam which means…
Banaras is known for it’s temples and spiritualism. Banaras has been as cultural centre of North India for several thousand years, and is closely associated with the Ganges. Hindus believe that death in the city will bring salvation, making it a major centre for pilgrimage. The city is known worldwide…
Festivals in Nepal are occasions to express religious devotion and reaffirm social ties. They bring color and magic to daily life and are eagerly awaited events. Almost all the festivals happen as per the lunar calendar. Bhaktapur literally translates to Place of devotees. Also, known as “Bhadgaon” or “Khwopa”, it…
It’s been 15 years now that I’ve been living outside of my home country. This is the thought that came to me a couple of years ago and pushed me to start travelling around Spain, through its cities, towns, and squares. Photography as the perfect excuse and means to reengage…
Christine Kapuschinsky Johnson from Hazleton, Pennsylvania surprises us with her stellar portraits of kids. A very emotional, candid and sometimes perfectly posed photographs comprising this inspiring portfolio. Christine believes that photography runs in her family and it is no surprise when we take a look at these pictures. If you…
For “America in a Trance”, I’m investigating and respond as I travel through towns and cities across the state of Pennsylvania, a once prosperous and vibrant region where the notion of small town values and sustainable small businesses thrived under the sheltered wings of American Industry. A mode to promote…
I knew when I decide to go to India it will be for more than catching the site seeing and streets with my camera, I always look for something more I look for people who wants to be found. I basically was interested to search for women and children who…
Yajun Hu loves to travel across the globe and this has brought him to India recently. He likes the colors and contrast, the beautiful lives of people and the architecture of India. Speaking about his photographs, they are very warm, soothing and definitely arresting for the onlooker. The knowledge about…