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Kalachakra

kalachakra Travel of the ideas and teachings of Lord Buddha across historical times and global societies needs no introduction. There is a symbiotic and organic relationship between India and Buddhism as the genesis of the latter had a lot of social facilitation on Indian soil. Its momentous travel and spread had all the necessary features of human perseverance in experimenting with peace and non-violence. The present portfolio is all about a Buddhist spiritual congregation Kalachakra (of Vajrayana Buddhism) held at Amaravati in South India inaugurated by His Holiness D

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Rock Formation

Rock Formation Rocks are our heritage, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the unique formations found in our natural landscapes. From towering spires to weathered arches, each formation tells a story of the earth's history and the forces that shaped it. These rocks are not only beautiful and awe-inspiring, but they also provide a glimpse into the past and a connection to our ancestors.Take for example the photographs of the rock formations that I have captured. Each one is a testament to the power of nature and the artistry of time. The layers of sediment, the er

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Kambala

Kambala KAMBALA Race - Reflections on the Cultural Ecosystem of India The man-buffalo race, popularly called Kambala Sport is an annual event in the Western Ghats Region of Southern India. My decade-long association with the event aims at presenting the race that has become an integral part of the cultural ecosystem of the inherited Indian pastoral festivities. The event year after year unfolds in a mood of frivolous earnestness where people of all ages and creeds submerge their social differences as is manifest in their enthusiastic participation. The current portfolio

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Theyyam

Theyyam Theyyam: Form of Pastoral Performance of Southern India Theyyam is ancient Indian art form manifested through three different means: dance, mime, and music. It is 1000 years old and is connected to tribal animism. Kerala, popularly called Gods’ Own Country (on the world tourism map) along with parts of adjoining province of Karnataka is famous for Theyyam performances. In Karnataka it is famously known as Bhuta Kola. There are more than 400 different kinds of Theyyam in Kerala characterised by different music and choreography. The art form is often connecte

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Monochrome

Monochrome Tribal women: Manifestation of life The photographer’s two decade long purposive travel to tribal habitats of India aimed at depiction of Indian tribal women in their pristine habitat surroundings. The chief objective in the process has been to preserve the originality of feminine feelings of tribal life for the benefit of posterity. Realistic moods of women as they were diligently occupied with different routines have been captured and presented. Working without any feelings of stress and living a life without any feelings of perceivable melancholy dominate