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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. ...

Oct 16, 2011
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Jodhpur, the Blue City

The fourth stop on our upcoming spiritual adventure is Jodhpur, the blue city in Rajasthan. From Amritsar we make our way south, leaving the state of Punjab and entering the culturally rich and colorful state of Rajasthan. Our first stop is Jodhpur, the blue city. The city
Oct 12, 2011
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Amritsar and the Golden Temple

The Golden Temple in Amritsar, located in the state of Punjab, India, is the holiest shrine for Sikhs around the world. The temple was founded in 1577 by guru Ram Das (the fourth guru). Amritsar is 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Lahore, Pakistan and therefore, very close to I
Oct 5, 2011
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Diwali - Festival of Lights

Diwali the Festival of Lights is fast approaching. Probably the most celebrated festival amongst Hindus and Sikhs the night of lights is given a whole new meaning in the holy town of Amritsar, India. During our upcoming "Gems in the Desert" spiritual adventure in northwestern
Aug 29, 2011

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.
Aug 23, 2011
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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 la
Aug 22, 2011

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