Homegrown…. Among the north eastern forests of Madhya Pradesh, lies Bandhavgarh National Park, home to fierce tigers and leopards. Where tiger footprints… ~ January 10, 2011
Sparkling Lights A legendary Shiva temple of the medieval period gives this town its name, but not its identity. Temples, large and small, with… ~ December 31, 2010
Tikamgarh Metal Four hundred kilometers, one in the south and the other in the north of the state of Madhya Pradesh, two… ~ December 28, 2010
Bharai Kaam As a young couple enters the sacred institution of marriage, anticipating a new life, new roles and a new household,… ~ December 17, 2010
Crackled Colours A few kilometers from Ujjain, on the banks of river Kshipra, is the small town of Bhairavgarh. Known for the temple of Kaal… ~ December 11, 2010
Webs of Silver Strands Lace crafted in precious metals, a mesh of shining diaphanous threads of silver and gold, an exquisite craft that is… ~ November 27, 2010
Jawaja Durries Probably the lesser known offspring of Artisans’ Alliance, Jawaja, the durries of Beawar, Rajasthan, are no less than the leather craft… ~ November 19, 2010
Birds of a Feather… Stone, too heavy; metal, too precious; terracotta, too brittle…. Is there something that can be sculpted like clay, yet doesn’t… ~ November 12, 2010
Jungle in the living room As a companion or pet, or a source of livelihood, or just a keepsake trophy, humans have had some kind… ~ November 1, 2010
River of warp, boats of weft Sunset at the great Narmada, the stepped ghat dotted with small temples, flickering diyas floating downstream in prayer, the river… ~ October 13, 2010
Scented Jewels “The perfumed lotus-chain That once was worn by her Fetters and keeps my heart A hopeless prisoner.” …says the king… ~ October 6, 2010
Grey Steel & Glistening Gold The history of Rajputs has been one of great courage and bravery in wars against invaders. Courage is intrinsic to… ~ September 27, 2010