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"The Yogi is greater than the ascetics; he is thought greater than even men of knowledge. The Yogi is greater than men of action. Therefore, O Arjuna, be a Yogi." (From the Gita, Upanishad, the Ordinance of Yoga, the discourse between Krishna and Arjuna)…

“The oldest living city in the world”. This cobra charmer was on a ghat along the Ganges in Varanasi (Benaras). Hinduism has long held serpents to be sacred, the animals are related to the Nagas. Nāga (Sanskrit: नाग) is a symbol of Shiva, the God of Benar…

“The oldest living city in the world”. Those women were sitting on the ghats along river Ganga in Varanasi (Benaras). There are eating “singhara” which is a root found in small seasonal pounds in Uttar Pradesh. Ladies eat it when they are fasting. I thin…

"The oldest living city in the world". Last evening I went to the flower market which is nearby the house in Varanasi (Benaras). That day was the merigold day, sellers came with many garlands as it is now the wedding season. I saw those three men, beauti…

Last afternoon this little girl was standing along river Ganga in Varanasi (Benaras). It was Dev Divali, the festival of lights, and she was there selling some “diyas” (candles) to pilgrims who would drop them at night on the holly waters under the full m…

I saw those two kids last afternoon as I was walking along the ghats of Varanasi (Benaras) along river Ganga. The elder one has the haircut that a young Bramhan student usually wears. It was the day before Dev Diwali and I believe that this is an importa…

This picture was shot at Costa cafe which is at Nerhu Place in New Delhi; Here the election of Obama is taken as a message of hope, for brighter days to come. This video of MC Yogi is awsome:

Making a self portrait is always an uneasy game for me. This is why I usually prefer to do funny ones where I don't look serious. This one was made to order, it will be used for catalogues and other working materials. I didn't have much time so I took my…

Namaste, Please do join us for the opening and cocktails on 07 November 2008, 6:00 pm at the Global Arts Village, Tropical Drive, near Ghitorni Village, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Delhi. the show will continue from 07-16 Nov 2008, 11 am - 8 pm RSVP #99531 0…

Divali, or Deepavali (in Hindi - दिवाली or दीपावली), is a major Indian festival, significant in Hinduism , Jainism and Sikhism. Celebrated by Hindus,Jains and Sikhs across the globe, as the "Festival of Light," where the lights or lamps signify the uplig…

"The oldest livng city in the world". At the akhara located at Scindia ghat in Varanasi (Benaras) this wrestler combines elements of running, wrestling, calisthenics and traditional exercises into his daily physical training routine. Like many others he…

"Jean: Oh, a rhinoceros! Grocer's Wife: Oh, a rhinoceros! Quick, come and look; it's a rhinoceros! Jean: It's rushing straight ahead, brushing up against the shop windows. Grocer: Whereabouts? Waitress: Well! Grocer's Wife: Come and look! Grocer: Oh, a rh…

"Rendez-vous" is the new CD (with 3 albums) by my friend Erik Truffaz which will be released on November the 3rd. This is the link to Erik's official website: www.eriktruffaz.com And www.myspace.com/truffaz You can listen to some of the tracks on those s…

"Ab Tvam Mam, Ab Vaktaram, Ab Shrotaram, Ab Dataram, Ab Dhataram, Avanuchanmavshishyam, ab Pshchatat, Ab Purastat, Avotratat, Ab Dakshinatat, Ab Chodharvatat, Ab Dharatat, Sarvto Mam Pahi Pahi Samantat" (Protect me, and also protect speakers, listeners, d…

“The oldest living city in the world”. In Varanasi (Benaras) there is a temple between Scindia ghat and Manikarnika ghat which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple doesn’t look like any other in the city because of its amazing sculptures with angels w…

"...Lost in thought and lost in time While the seeds of life and the seeds of change were planted Outside the rain fell dark and slow While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime I took a heavenly ride through our silence I knew the moment…

Once again I have 10 000 more viewers and it is becoming a kind of tradition that I celebrate it with another picture of me (in fact this is not an easy game for me). So tonight you are 70 007 Flickr viewers and 28 724 Ipernity viewers to have visisted my…

This was shot in the Carrousel garden in front of Le Louvre museum in Paris. Through the arms of a statue by Aristide Maillol this is a view to the Tulieries Gradens and further the Eiffel Tower. I used to come here with friends during springs when I was…