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...
Life is a constant transition between two extreme states of Pravritti and Nivritti, challenging us to discover our balancing sweet spot. These two states of life are integral to the Indian philosophical systems. Pravritti – A state of attraction, physical or mental, whereby observer identifies...
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...
A dusty, non-descript Himalayan village that once provided resting ground for travelers on the historic Silk Route between Kargil and Skardu, now lies shelled by the two warring nations, who very well know their hips are welded with common culture, language and religion but choose to live in absolute denial,...
Fury, old patriarch demonstrating an autocratic force. Sprouts, testimony of an era before the instigation. Today, they come and go…tourists, explorer, bread earners. In the sea of volcanic ash, one can see stray horses, roaring jeeps, sprouts of grass and amazingly shaped rocks. This is the caldera of...
“LOST HERITAGE – The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan” authored by Amardeep Singh, releases in December 2015. Here is a video that shares the motivation and journey in making of this book. A deep-rooted desire to connect with the land of our ancestors propelled me to visit...
