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Oct 22, 2011

India's Largest Mosque, Jama Masjid

This morning I decided to check out Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque which was located in Old Delhi. The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā (the 'World-reflecting Mosque'), commonly known as the Jama Masjid was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, in the year 1644 and was completed 14 years later. The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshipers. ...

Aug 29, 2011 Photography & Travel

A Kumbha Mela photo from the archives

I was going through some photos from last year's Kumbha Mela festival in Haridwar, North India and came across this image of one of the sadhus and I thought I'd share it with you all.
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Aug 23, 2011 Photography & Travel

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 la
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Aug 22, 2011 Photography & Travel

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
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Aug 16, 2011 Photography & Travel

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 panorami
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Jul 19, 2011 Photography & Travel

Inside Jodhpurs' Meherangah Fort

This is day ten of our month long series of photographs on Rajasthan and today we look at the spectacular Meherangah Fort in Jodhpur. The majestic fort is sprawled across a 125m-high hill (440-feet) and is an architectural marvel in itself. There are seven gates, which include
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Jul 17, 2011 Photography & Travel

Rajasthani women's attire

The women in Rajasthan are always elegantly and colorfully draped in saris or ghaghra cholis. These silk or cotton saris are often embroidered to enhance their look giving it a touch of finesse that can often denote a person of wealthier resources. The embroideries are done wit
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