Elusive, Yet we remain adamant! Is He a figment of our imagination? Among all concepts of His existence, acceptance or rejection, the common thread is that humans are fixated in search for something! For most it is materialistic, while others look for beyond for the subtle. However all...
The British empire under the banner of East India Company, in the early 18th century, controlled the entire Indian sub-continent, except for the “Sikh Empire” under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The western boundaries of the British Empire ceded at the banks of River Sutlej in Punjab, while the Sikh empire continued...
There are many lakes and mountains around the world, though only a few have an aura and character that can continue to attract people over the ages. In the remote western region of Tibet lies a triad formation of Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar and Lake Rakshastal, possessing a unique magnetic...
When destruction prevailed, “Nihangs”, an armed Sikh order, offered their lives to protect the rights of the common man in the North West state of Punjab (India). Today it remains a ceremonial order within the Sikh community but during the period 1699-1849 AD, they were the first line of martial...
Maru is a word representing sandy areas of Thar desert in Marwar (Rajasthan, India). This region experiences high wind velocities, shifting sand dunes, absence of water and salinity, posing challenge for sustained human living. In spiritual traditions of North India, Maru also depicts the thirsty state of the soul...
Bagan, an ancient city in Myanmar dates back to the 9th century. Over 10,000 Buddhist pagodas were constructed here in the 11th century, of which 200 survived to the present day. Unfortunately, the earthquake on 25th August 2016 is reported to have damaged over 200 of them. In this...
Expression appears in the first moment! Nature continues to express through constant flow. Perched on a crag in the mountain, watching the expressions emerge in the morning sunlight. This series is an interplay of mist formation in the caldera around the volcanic Mount Bromo. ...
A stone I died and rose again a plant; A plant I died and rose as an animal; I died an animal and was born a man. Why should I fear? What have I lost in death? ……..Rumi Photo : River Ganges at Varanasi is...
As long as we can witness sunrise, there remains a possibility. As dawn breaks, fishermen at Inle Lake (Myanmar) make their way through the mist. Though visibility at this hour is zero but they remain hopeful their nets will catch their daily livelihood. Photo : Mist at...
“Dhamma” – The path of righteousness + “Pada” – Steps = “Dhammapada” – to tread on the path of righteousness through steps aimed at training the mind. The region of Yuanyang (China) offers a unique self-sustainable eco-system, humidity and rainfall, optimal for rice cultivation. Expanse of rice...