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…
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…
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…
Underneath an old metallic footover bridge, on the road somewhere in between the North and center of Delhi, a small left turn leads you to an old yet relatively undiscovered territory, named Majnu ka Tilla or Samyeling. Samyeling has been a dwelling for the Tibetan refugees in Delhi for years…
There are a few things you can never change, you can only adapt and embrace each moment that you have. Perhaps, nothing is stationary on this big giant ball, everything tends to change and end. I feel the word ‘ephemeral’ can suffice for the situation pretty well. Relations, people, time…
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. It ends with Charak Puja Participants of this festival is known as Sannyasi or Devotee. Persons…
In the spiritual world gender roles are adopted for the transcendental purpose of reciprocating with the supreme lord and rendering loving service. In Hinduism remarkable amount of gender variance can be found. People from the Third sex – homosexuals, transgenders, transsexuals etc. identify with these Gods / deities and worship…
The story that I am presenting is of an Ashram in West Bengal which teaches the Vedas. Vedas, in Hinduism, are considered to be revelations. The students admitted here are specifically Pure Brahmins coming from various parts of West Bengal. These pictures depict their unique Life style. 1) Prat-Jagaron: The…
Over the past few years I have found the diversity of my interests in photography and attraction to subject matter varied widely. Last year I did the craziest thing a 27-year-old could do: I quit my full-time-with-benefits office job without having another official job lined up.The short answer to that…
Vrindhavan, which served as the backdrop of one of the greatest love stories of the Mahabharata has a darker side that not many are aware of. This land of love also serves as the dwelling place for widows from across the country. India has tens of millions of widows who…
2nd April 2016 Fly-over collapsed at the Ganesh Talkies crossing,Girish Park , claiming several lives and leaving many injured. The death toll has touched 28 and is likely to increase. Severely injured people have been rushed to Kolkata Medical College & Marwari relief society for recovery. Rescue operation is in…
Beaches are celebrated to be a neighborhood for recreation, a place to let go of the day-to-day life and have a quiet time. It is, in most metropolitan cities, also known for its beach side properties and sea-facing villas for the affluent communities. But Mumbai, India’s economy capital differs from…
The Road Workers are some of the poorest and most marginalized sections of society. In India, they are mostly migrants from remote villages, often are less educated and not cautious about different preventive measures. Recently I happened to visit one of a road construction site in the outskirts of my…