Let the colours flow

As the exciting day starts, beam to yourself in the mirror as you coat yourself with palms, full of oil to prevent the chipku Holi colours actually sticking to you, as the liberal spreading of oil over your body and hair will help you get rid off

27 February, 2010 | Views: 5013

Krishna bhajan by Jagjit Singh, Tum dhoondho mujhe Gopal

Krishna and cows

This song says: I am your cow, O the keeper of cows Gopal. I am lost. Please find me and take me back to safety. This body made of five elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) is driven by five errors of desire, anger, attachment, greed,

18 February, 2010 | Views: 46935

Rangoli decorations from Bangalore streets, India Photo journal

Rangoli pattern from Bangalore, Shanthinagar

Festivals call for special Rangoli patterns, but everyday Rangoli designs are also great here in Bangalore. It’s a privilege to walk down a residential area and find the road decorated with Rangolis, as if to welcome you :-)

16 February, 2010 | Views: 18711

Vindhyachal for the serious traveller

Vindhyachal temple, mirzapur

Vindhyachal on the banks of River Ganga in Eastern Uttar Pradesh may not be as famous as neighbouring Varanasi and Sarnath, but is a traveller's delight, nonetheless. Districts Mirzapur, Sonbhadra and Chandauli cover Vindhyachal and offer a world of

17 February, 2010 | Views: 16959

Vindhyachal festival and fairs annual calendar

Vindhyachal festival

Fairs or Melas rejuvenate Vindhyachal round the year. The area covers the districts of Mirzapur, Sonbhadra and Chandauli in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are occasions of spiritual relevance celebrated with undying faith. Twice a year,

16 February, 2010 | Views: 12785

River Ganga at Mahakumbh mela 2010, Haridwar Photo journal

Sunrise over River Ganga, Ram dham ghat, Mahakumbh mela 2010, Haridwar, India

This is a sunrise in early February, 2010 at Haridwar. The Mahakumbh mela is on here on the banks of River Ganga. The Mahakumbh mela is the oldest and largest congregation of people anywhere in the world. There’s a festive spirit in the air as

15 February, 2010 | Views: 14379




Storytelling, an introduction to Sundarkand for young people, Part 1