cultural photography

The Dhunuchi Dance at Durga Puja

October 13, 2010 4 min read

I first experienced this dance through one of the most beautiful Hindi films of this decade – Parineeta. This dance is performed at the Durga Puja – a hindu festival … Continue reading →

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Thumbuakar Tribal Group, Borneo

September 27, 2010 1 min read

What a delightful and soul satisfying find this has been!! Gorgeous humans, gorgeous textiles and topping all that – gorgeous performance art! Bamboo dance, fire dance – in which they … Continue reading →

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The magnificent Lion Dance

September 08, 2010 2 min read

The boys performing these feats are not professionals. They are students or young working adults who also perform the lion dance… The main performers of a team are the dancers. … Continue reading →

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A cup of tea with Nomads and Gypsies of Kutch

August 24, 2010 4 min read

This trip in early 2006 marked the start of my solo travelling life. A novice solo traveller a bit nervous, but as usual serendipity helped me along….. Armed with … Continue reading →

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Kissing a Bengal Tiger

August 12, 2010 2 min read

If Webster needed examples from the real world to explain the word ‘inappropriate’ – the names of two tigers I met and cuddled, Sticky Rice and Spicy Sausage would be … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle of Hilltribes of Northern Thailand

July 11, 2010 1 min read

Following is an excerpt from an article I wrote for Jozan.net. ‘Textiles, costumes & dress codes have played an integral role as announcers of significant life events, in some cultures … Continue reading →

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Travelling Godmen – the Spiritual Healers of India

July 10, 2010 3 min read

Travelling Godmen are wanderers that travel from village to village, restricting themselves to a particular geographical area (usually dictated by the language). They sell spirituality and its benefits in different … Continue reading →

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