Showing posts with label Ethnic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ethnic. Show all posts

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

...and...an Interview on Prismma Magazine :)...



...and ...for my lovely readers, faithful followers, family and friends...and well wishers...a quick interview is  here .




Thanks again for your unconditional love and support, help and blessings!...This is 'ALL' because of 'YOU' !!!!...:)))...


Have a happy and peaceful weekend !!:)

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Moments...


Serenity...






tranquility...







divinity..!!
Have a great week ahead !!...:)...




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Monday, 4 July 2011

Magnificent Grand Palace of Bangkok...Amazing Thailand-Part 1





The Kingdom of Thailand ~ is an irresistible combination of  breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, outstanding hospitality and superb cuisine. This is my third visit to 'The Kingdom' so far...and I'm completely amazed by it's rich history, heritage and culture . Truly 'THE KINGDOM is AMAZING!!!'
Bangkok ~ The beautiful Thai capital is an independent, dynamic, influential and one of the leading cities of South East Asia. The dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed. It is undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in 1782 and served for 150 years as the home of the Thai Kings.The palace has remained the seat of spirituality and power in Thailand .
Here, a salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of the very talented Thai people.











Kinnon/Kinnor ( The male version of Kinnoni/Kinnori~ Mythological creature...half bird, half human at Wat Phra Kaew Temple ( Temple of The Emerald Buddha)....inside the Grand Palace complex, Bangkok.


Beautiful  architecture and intricate details...art of Siam (Thailand)






   'YAKSHAS'~The demonic guards at the temple entrances...;






 Angels and demons guards at the temples..!










 Flavour of Orient...














an unique Thai experience...



























immense...and ..royal..!!:)


End of a spectacular day....full bloomed original pink Thai lotus and Grand palace of Bangkok (at the back drop)


ALL PICTURES ARE PHOTOGRAPHED BY ME. PLEASE, DO NOT REUSE THEM IN ANY FORM WITHOUT MY  WRITTEN PERMISSION. THANK YOU.




For my USA readers : Wishing you all a Very Happy Forth of July!






P.S. : More posts on Thailand/ Bangkok/South East Asia are coming shortly...stay tuned !!:)





Tuesday, 26 April 2011

Just to brighten up your day..SUZANI!!:)


Add some happiness and colours
into your Spring-Summer wardrobe..
Suzani Art :)











Just to brighten up your day...
 hot and fab Suzani shoes and boots!!:)


images: here





Monday, 25 April 2011

Sunday, 30 January 2011

Back..!!...from my INDIA...!!!

The desi tune...
vibrant colours
marigold
and lotus
incredible cultures
great traditions...


rituals....
namaste
OM
Gayatri mantra...;


tulsi..
pipul
rudraksha
tilak...!!!


karma..
moksha..;
Vedas
Upanishads...


Rangoli
Kolam..
Alpona
Tribal Arts....
yoga
spa
fitness
well being
superstition
illiteracy
lifestyle
poor




snakes..
elephants
leopard
and tigers..
Holi
Diwali
ethnic
modern
sophisticated
rustic


Himalayas
and Ganges..;
Gods
and Goddesses..


mysteries
and myth
crowd
pollution
dust
nature
sadhus
Haridwar
Kumbh Mela
pubs
nightclubs
discos




poverty
corruption
wealth
and riches 
all
hand in
hand



emerging superpower
Dilli durbar
syber cafe
internet
dowry
honour killing
women empowerment
cabinet
minister
scam
science
 technology
BPO
outsourcing
history


plateau
plain
Thar desert
Deccan
Terai 
Jamuna
Godavari
Narmada
Puri-Sabji
Lassi
Rice and Fish
Rasgulla-Gulabjamun
Dosa-Sambar


Anga
Banga
Kalinga....
Tamil
Telugu
Kannar..;
Punjab
Himachal
Gujarat..
Maratha..!!
Rajpath
Janpath
India Gate
Marine Drive
Queen's Necklace
Mumbai Masala
Bollywood Masti



Yes, am back...with all those colours
and fragrances...;
from the most magical land
in this world...!!



INDIA


[images: ANOKHI]

Wednesday, 17 November 2010

A Passage to India

It's mid of November... Diwali is over (though the afterglow is still there :))...Thanksgiving is coming.... and it is raining continuously in Singapore!...This tropical beauty queen is all wet...the clean roads are cleaner and the green landscapes are much greener now  :)...

Last weekend was just like that !!.....The seductress Singapore was all dressed up with flowers and colours and greens ! Though Saturday was a crazy busy day with all to-do-lists, shopping and all that....Sunday was a bit different !!....Officially Sundays are fun days if hubby is in Singapore...if he is not travelling zig-zag across the continents !!....So, when the dad and the brats were in full mood (as usual) the mom decided for a family day out at Asian Civilisation Museum.....:)
ACM  is one of the pioneering museums in the region to specialise in PAN-ASIAN cultures and civilisations...and is an integral part of the three museums of the National Museum of Singapore.




The Museum's collection centres on the material cultures of the different groups originating from China, South East Asia, South Asia and West Asia....from which the diverse ethnic groups of Singapore trace their ancestry. Today am showing a part of it's South Asian gallery (Gallery 7) and the rest will come in near future [It is impossible to cover up the whole Museum in a single post!!]....
Spread across two galleries, the South Asian collection explores the wealth of diversity in the region  through themes such as religions, science and the performing arts. South East Asia was the birthplace of two of the world's major religions: Hinduism and Buddhism. The Museum's collection of stone representations (statues and stupas and models) of the Hindu  Gods covers different regional styles and includes popular deities such as Shiva, Parvati, Vishnu, Brahma and Ganesha.....Today let us enjoy the India section...which is enriched with all these incredible stone sculptures...!!!























So, this was my weekend in a capsule!...and now am going to add this link to Patty's weekend wrap up 6.


Disclaimer : All these pictures are taken by me...do not reuse them in any form without my written permission !


Friday, 5 November 2010

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Dhanteras ki Hardik Shuvkamnayee..!!!...A Very Happy and Prosperous Danteras to You All !!!:)...

Today is 'Dhanteras'...The very auspicious 'thirteenth' day....!!:)
"Dhan" means wealth in English and 'Tera" is the 13th day. On this very auspicious day people buy gold, silver, jewelry or utensils.

As per ancient Hindu rituals today we worship Goddess Lakshmi....The Goddess of Wealth . My humble nest is slowly getting ready for the upcoming festival...The Festival of Lights....Shubh Deepavali.
On this very auspicious day of 'Dhanteras  I am welcoming The Goddess with complete devotion....:)


Here, some Ethnic Indian Decor tips on 'Dhanteras' and Diwali or Deepavali....!!!....The Goddess is coming...:)....



With footprints of Goddess Lakshmi (Lakkhir Pa), Lakshmi's pot (Lakkhir Jhapi), fresh flowers, faux gold coins, traditional earthen diyas, loads of copper and brass puja articles, a pot full of kumkum..... am welcoming her !! Let the festivities begin.......:)














Shubh Dhanteras...:)








May The Goddess bless us with health, wealth, prosperity and bliss....!!..:)












Diwali ki Hardik Shuvkamnayee.....!!!

A Happy Diwali to You All.....:)


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