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Tag: India

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Sep 22, 2013

My Interview with Stacey Green Part 2!

I chat with Stacey Green about why I was wading waist deep in the Ganges while holding my camera equipment, the positive consequences of my Guru's stylish traveling habits, how money and wealth can accompany you on the spiritual path, how fear plays a part in my own life, and various other topics. A conversation that addresses the serious and the silly —she even calls me out on the time I fell a...

Jul 31, 2012 Photography & Travel

Rajasthan - Shades of Brown and Red

Going through my archive of photos I came across these images that I had taken a couple of years back in Rajasthan, India. Most of these photos were shot on the outskirts of Jodhpur in small villages. I applied a particular style to these images to give them the look that they ha
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May 1, 2012 Photography & Travel

Day 13 of our Sadhu Image Series

The markings on a Hindu's forehead quite often shares what sects he belongs to. There are four primary sects within Hinduism namely Saivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism and Smartism. The markings on this sadhu's forehead indicate that he is a Vaishnavite. Members of this sect worship t
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Mar 30, 2012 Food & Cooking

Mint Chutney Recipe

Here's a recipe that we acquired on our recent spiritual and culinary adventure in South India. This Mint Chutney recipe was taught to us in the heart of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu state where they make some amazing food. Ingredients required Mint leaves – few sprigs Shallots – 100
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Mar 30, 2012 Food & Cooking

Kola Urundai Kolambu Recipe

Well, if you can say the name of this dish then you can surely make it as it is easier than it sounds. And when you have one of these lentil balls (urandais) in your mouth you won't be saying anything as it is absolutely delicious. We learned this on our most recent spiritual an
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Mar 9, 2012 Photography & Travel

The Indian Washing Machine

Built in the pre-button era these washing stones will get your clothes clean for sure. I say pre-button era because with a few smacks of your shirt on this rock you are likely bound to loose a button or two. But it takes a skilled washer to wash your clothes on these rough surfac
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Feb 25, 2012 Spiritual Adventures

Learning Chettinad Cooking

Our spiritual and culinary adventure is coming to a conclusion and today we had our last cooking class. It was on two Chettinad style dishes. The first was "Mint Chutney" and the second "Kola Urundai Kolambu". Here's the recipe for the "Mint Chutney" that we learned today. Ingr
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