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Desert Flowers
The Rajasthani people are truly like desert flowers. Not only are they colorful and bright in their dress against a stark backdrop, their hospitality is as welcoming as the sight of a flower.
I shot this photo in the Great Thar Desert about 90-minutes west of Jaisalmer, the last town before this desert’s seemingly unending stretch to Pakistan. This lady was walking in the desert not too far from her home in search of something or someone.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this series of 31 days of photos from Rajasthan – my favorite place in India to photograph. For those of you who would love to go on a spiritual and photographic journey of Rajasthan and Northwestern India, do join me on the planned meditation retreat coming up in October of this year.
A Rajasthani Lady
This photo was taken while on an exploratory drive on the outskirts of the village of Luni south of Jodhpur. I visited this sweet family who welcomed me into their mud structured home and to lovely cup of chai (Indian tea). Before leaving I asked the lady of the house if I was able to…
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Guided Meditation Class in New York
Join our evening guided meditation in a quiet garden in midtown close to Grand Central on Tuesday August 9th. This 30-min meditation will take you through some breathing exercises and a simple but effective meditation practice. Class is open to meditation practitioners of all levels. Cost is $10 ...
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To not smile is the way
Day 29 of our month long series of photos on Rajasthan, India. This photo was taken in Khejarla, Rajasthan, one morning during a walk in the village. Most Rajasthani women will not smile for the camera. I even had one Rajasthani woman ask me to delete the photo of her smiling and to keep the…
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Mommy, who’s taking a photo of us?
This photo makes Day 28 of our month long series of photos on Rajasthan. It was taken in the village of Khejarla, east of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
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Khejarla’s Stunning Fort
Built in 1611 this stunning sandstone fort is now a heritage resort surrounded by a village in Khejarla, Rajasthan. It will be our home for one night during our upcoming meditation retreat in Northwestern India in October. The fort is located 85kms east of Jodhpur with panoramic views of the plai...
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Portrait of a Sadhu
A few years ago, I came across this man in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Dressed as a sadhu he was sitting on the side of a shady street in the pink city. I could not help but stop and ask if I could photograph him. He agreed in exchange for a few rupees. I felt it was…
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