As we moved inside the big hall, there were stares all around. We could sense a feeling of anxiety and fear on the faces and people getting restless; we were strangers. So it took us a while to get familiar and be friendly with them, and no later we offered…
Some time, in between light and dark, day and night, dusk and dawn, lies an hour of serendipity when the world lies half asleep, like a snoozing monster waiting thirstily for dawn. There is a certain kind of surreal peace in the environment,as the city hides in disguise of serenity,…
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…
Faith is not about belief. Faith in fact has very little to do with what beliefs you hold, other than that it allows you to hold them. Faith is a sacred, deep, emotionally involved kind of trust. Faith is the kind of trust that you enter into with your whole…
To take God’s name & die in Varanasi – this is interpreted by Hindus in India as liberation of the soul, release from constant cycle of rebirth and reach the ultimate destination called “Moksha”. Kashi Labh MUKTI BHAVAN (“liberation house”) is one such place in Varanasi where people check-in to…
From the very beginning of my photographic journey, I was mesmerized by the patterns & layers nature offered and in the process of growing up, I realized that, these intricate patterns/layers can be captured most effectively when I shot in absence of colors, otherwise the burst of colors in the…
For all of us border means partition which lies between two countries or states. But what i had seen,i did not feel that bookish meaning of border. India and Nepal are two adjacent countries as our government maintains a friendship with Nepal. So for us the Indians we don’t need…
“Chhath” is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival of prayer and purity observed with somberness and strict discipline. The Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun and his wife Usha in order to thank them for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes.…
Pushkar and Kumbh Mela are some festivals that need no introduction. The Vittal Birdev Annual Yatra, something that is not heard of, is celebrated at Pattan Kodoli village in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra attended by thousands of devotees coming from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra between 17th and 24th of…
Ashtami Rohini or Janma Ashtami is observed as the birthday of Lord Krishna being celebrated all over the Sri Krishna temples across Kerala as per traditional Malayalam calendar followed. Birthday of Lord Krishna is observed on the Rohini Nakshatram day in Chingam Month in Malayalam calendar in Kerala. The corresponding…
“Don’t be scared of dreaming””- says Deepti Asthana. Pure passion for photography has pushed her on the challenging side of documenting society related issues in the country. In this brief interview with 121clicks.com, Deepti shares her insights on the topics of “Women of India”- her long term project and a lot more…
Like most people from Bengal, Fish is something close to my heart or stomach for that matter. But have you ever thought what goes on from when a fish is caught till it appears in your local market? A lot actually, as I found out during some of my visits…
Theyyam-the ritualistic performance, which can be described as the most visible, spectacular art form of Malabar (Northern part of Kerala), associated with myths and legends. Theyyam can also be described as a form of worship consisting of rituals, colorful costumes and divine dance through which the gods are appeased and…
There is a famous quote by Cathrine Jones –” Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned, medically coaxed, or happened by surprise, one thing is certain – your life will never be the same.” And what else we can say about this. I met her in my college days during early…
His Vision is beautiful, be it the color or monochrome. In this video, Swapan Parekh quotes such brilliant lines very much from his heart towards arts and photography. He explains his love for photographs without larger meanings where he shoots for himself. His works on both color “Between Me and…
Most countries have traditional style of Wrestling. In India, Wrestling takes place in a clay or dirt pit. This ancient sports use to hold great importance in Indian societies of the past, its popularity over the recent years however it is diminishing gradually. In India, there are some places where…