Jackfruit
This vendor was right outside a Siva temple we visited on the day after we went to Rameshwaram. I don’t remember the name of the temple (I was not good about writing down the names of the temples that were… (READ MORE)
Indian “Pony” Ride
The Indian equivalent of the pony ride, is, not surprisingly, the elephant ride. This elephant, who is now 37 years old, became the giver of rides for tourists and birthday parties after having been rescued from malnourishment and the back-breaking… (READ MORE)
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Hanuman
Pilgrim? Or Subject of Pilgrimage?
What do we look for, what do we see, when we come looking and to see another culture?
Siva Complex
Contemplating
Heading to Chennai to Fly Home
With one last visit at a Kali temple to say goodbye until next time.
Sages
From left to right: Viragyapata, Vashista, Patanjali. At the Meenakshi Temple, Madurai.
Temple Bell
A friend photographed me as I was about to ring the bell because he was surprised I would choose to make an extra noise. But it was a quiet, clear-toned bell, and it is said that ringing a temple bell… (READ MORE)