In the Indian subcontinent, the potter community is known as Kumhar or Kumbhar, derived from the term Kumharkar, literally, maker of kumbha (earthen pot). The kumbha is believed to have emerged from the cosmic ocean during the SamudraManthan (Churning of the Ocean), a mythological episode that finds mention in the…
Jai Thakur is a Travel and Documentary photographer from Delhi, India. He was born and brought up in a small cantonment of Darjeeling district of Bengal. So far he covered more than 100 places in India and Nepal. He won awards like Paris Photo Prize (PX3), International Photography Awards (IPA),…
I am Jai Thakur, born and brought up in a small cantonment of Darjeeling district I am now based in Delhi. Currently, I am a Business Research Analyst by profession and a self-taught photographer. I started photography out of my passion for traveling and storytelling. During my shooting days as…
Witnessing Republic Day Parade was always on my bucket list since childhood. During my school days I used to take part in such events and especially being into Army school it was a big opportunity to show your skills to Area Commander who used to be our Chief Guest. Never…
Being a native of Bagdogra, fondly known as the replica of secular India, I have lots of Nepali friends and have the advantage of knowing their language. So, when my friends asked me to plan a trip to Nepal, I felt that it will be easier for me to communicate…
Durbaan, literally means the person who guards. Here, it signifies guarding our heritage and culture. This photo story reveals the true identity of these unsung heroes who unconditionally dedicated their life for the royal families of Mandawa. Mandawa is a town in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan and famously known as…
“Smells good around me as if winter is here”. There are so many things to explore in Delhi ranging from heritage to culture to food. However, one thing that came into the picture very strongly from the last few years is a beauty of Yamuna Ghats and chirping seagulls around…