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Amritsar to Delhi

Oct 26, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Diwali fireworks at the Golden Temple, Amritsar

The Diwali celebrations at the Golden Temple last night was truly spectacular. The half hour fireworks show was breathtaking and we positioned ourselves on top of a nearby hotel to get the best view possible. After the show we headed into the temple to join the thousands already
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Oct 25, 2011 Photography & Travel

Sunrise Amritsar, India

Good morning from Amritsar in Punjab state in northwestern India.
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Oct 25, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Diwali Morning at the Golden Temple

Wow! What an amazing morning we had at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Truly a sacred place made even more special by the tens of thousands of Sikhs that are so welcoming with smiles and wishes of "Happy Diwali".
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Oct 25, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

Indian Miniature Painting

A stunning new show of Indian painting at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, shows 220 miniature paintings from the 16th to the 19th century. These miniature images show scenes of everyday life, stories of the gods and activities of the ruling Mughals. This delicate portrait
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Oct 25, 2011 Spiritual Adventures

India-Pakistan Border Closing Ceremony

This evening we headed out to Wagah where the daily highly entertaining border closing ceremony takes place each evening. It was a 30-min drive from Amritsar all the way to the India-Pakistan border which happens to be the only land crossing between both these countries. The clo
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Oct 25, 2011 Photography & Travel

Diwali fireworks scenes from the Golden Temple

The 2011 Diwali festival was celebrated in grand style at the Golden Temple. Just a few hours ago we captured scenes from the celebration. Amritsar, India.
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