With Buddha at Bodh Gaya

A 1000 Buddhas of the present kalpa have and will realize Buddhahood at Bodh Gaya.

The road from Gaya to Bodh Gaya is a smooth drive. Flanked by the river Phalgu and beautiful greens; white and pink water-lilies smiling from small and large ponds, the road in itself is quite a nerve-calmer. Bodh Gaya is a fairy city with

27 October, 2008 | Views: 17367

Arvind Singh Mewar - Maharana Udaipur plays custodian

City Palace Museum, Udaipur

The 76th Maharana of Mewar, His Highness, Shreeji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur has seen it all – riches, responsibilities, and personal initiative to improve the state of affairs. He shares his perspective on life and how he balances his

05 October, 2008 | Views: 23817

Ramkrishna Paramhansa's birthday. march?

A God-conscious man of the nineteenth century, Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa was the light that led the world from its fragmented and fanatic version of spirituality to a progressive, secular and harmonious truth of all religions through his direct

01 March, 2009 | Views: 5255

Vrindavan visit - Saavan and Jhoolan

Radha Krishna Wall painting at Iskcon temple, Vrindavan

Swami Haridas, who was also mentor to Akbar’s court musician Tansen had worshipped Krishna through classical music and self-composed verses. His followers still follow suit at a lesser known place to visitors.Tatiya-wala sthan as the Brajwasis

28 July, 2008 | Views: 19825

Butterflies in our midst

Butterflies in city life

Dyed yellow by the June sun, Himalayan butterflies accompanied me inquisitively all the way up the hill to Neelkath. To them, my open jeep was just another drab-coloured flying insect may be, but faster.

17 July, 2008 | Views: 10343

Auli in June

The road to Joshimath, along River Ganga, India

I have never seen such high mountains. They are majestic, gigantic and intimidating. These mountains are a part of the Nanda Devi Range in the Garhwal Himalayas. The most amazing thing that I realize here are the electric-line towers situated at

12 July, 2008 | Views: 47514



A day at Nongnooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand Photo journal