Ganga Sagar Mela, Worth the Journey!
The Ganga Sagar Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage incredibly popular with Naga Sadhus which is held yearly at the confluence of the river Ganges and the Bay of Bengal.
November 22, 2020
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Glimpses of Odisha
My last post was about Odisha’s fabulous coastline (BayofBengal) and how it is used by fishermen and pilgrims alike. But Odisha has other known attractions,
April 8, 2018
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Along the Bay of Bengal, Water for Faith, Fun and Food
India’s eastern state of Odisha (previously called Orissa), India’s 9th largest state by area, has about 300 miles of coastline along the Bay of Bengal,
February 25, 2018
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Heavy Loads of Colorful Vegetables in Kolkata
For photographers, food markets are always a tempting place to shoot with their bounties of colors, shapes, textures, and people. Over the years, I have
January 28, 2018
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Hammering and Soaking in Gujarat
Though artisan goods are making a comeback in the Western world, I think it is fair to say that in our consumer society, few buyers
February 26, 2017
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A Nomadic Tribe and their Camel Lot
On my trip to Gujarat last winter, I spent (too little) time with a group of nomadic camel herders from the Jat (or Jatt or
February 5, 2017
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The Frankincense Boy from Gujarat
The magic of travel is, of course, the places one sees: some are stunning, others charming, and some can be challenging. But what makes traveling
December 4, 2016
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Hola Mohalla, High Hats and High Jumps
After seeing the serene setting of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, one would think of the Sikhs as meditative peaceful people and they are. But
June 21, 2015
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To the Amritsar Golden Temple for a Free Lunch
After the boisterous India-Pakistan border-crossing ceremony described in the previous post (Border-Crossing), I could finally experience some peace and quiet in nearby Amritsar, a city
May 31, 2015
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Daily celebration at the India-Pakistan border
After the intensity of the Holi experience, a little bit of peace and quiet would surely be welcomed. And one could expect that my next
May 10, 2015
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Playing Holi in India: Holy Moly!
Holi is a tradition that is now being embraced all over the world. Mischievously throwing colors at friends and fellow revelers has become a thing
April 26, 2015
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Nomads in Ladakh: Hard Living at High Altitude
About a month ago, I had an unfortunate accident during a trip to India, which resulted in nasty fractures in my upper arm and required
April 5, 2015
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