My pictures with their little stories

Sunday morning at Irani restaurant Sunday morning is probably the busiest hour for the Irani restaurants in Mumbai. You will find people from all walks of life coming here to savour some of the typical eats that one can find only at such joints.  My personal favourites ?  It has to be brun maska with chai and parsi omlette.

Prayer wheel at Dhangkar monastery, Spiti Prayer wheels at monasteries is a fascinating sight. Usually there is line of prayer wheels and the visitors make it a point to touch each and every wheel. This prayer wheel at Dhangkar monastery in Spiti looked as old as the monastery itself and it was a different feeling to touch the prayer wheel as well as the wall around. It had a deep cold feel to it almost as if connecting with its ancient past.

Painting class at National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Thimphu Painting as we saw at National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Thimphu was mostly Buddhist painting or religion centric. This is what Bhutanese art is all about.

Weaving at National Institute of Zorig Chusum, Thimphu Visit to  National Institute of Zorig Chusum (Institute of thirteen arts and crafts) at Thimphu was quite an experience. Bhutan is clearly proud of its culture and heritage and makes sure that it is not only protected but there is honour and dignity associated with it. 

Windows from Spiti Spiti is majestic and it is stark. The windows in the entire region were similar, must be Buddhist architectural influence. Very basic and simple yet beautiful. The region is hardly prosperous so the houses are basic. The windows follow a similar pattern in the entire region.

Fathoming the Sky and beyond Many years ago, I went to Delhi from Mumbai on the 6 am flight of East West Airlines. There were only 12 passengers in that Boeing 737 I suppose. That day I realised what an experience it is to see the rising sun through the clouds. The colours start changing gradually and each moment is lived differently. The best part is that none of the colours are loud. They are all subtle, deep and meaningful. Beckon you to explore. In perfect solitude.

Folk musicians at Jodhpur Heard this folk musician couple performing at Mandore near Jodhpur .  The lady was singing and the fellow was playing a traditional folk string instrument . They were presenting their art with utmost sincerity. When we met them, their son was recovering from a monkey bite in the gardens at Mandore.