TRAVELING IN THE HOMELAND

Sikkim

Kashmir

HALLOWEEN 2010...Delhi and Norwegians

A Photo Tour -Working at OneWorld

Patna, Bihar

Trivandrum, Kerala

Explorations in DELHI

Kathak performance, Purana Qila (Old Fort).

Jantar Mantar is a typical tourist destination, yet one I had never been to before. Definitely some of the most fascinating architecture I have ever seen.

Tucked away on a tiny street with absolutely no street signs indicating its existence, the dried up water storage basin, Agrasen Ki Baoli, is a beautiful surprise.

Daane daane pe likha hai khane wale ka naam

I was speaking to my mom over the phone the other day, as I do every night since I moved out of my house in Los Angeles some seven years back and continue to do even when I am across the world living in Delhi, and as has happened many times in my life, she told me a saying that will remain with me for a long time to come. 'Daane daane pe likha hai khane wale ka naam'. It literally means that on every grain, the name of the person who will eat it, is written. In other words, whatever will be, will be (but in my mind a bit more poetic and context appropriate).

Her reminder to me fit perfectly into my soul searching mood that has made me realize that patience, faith, strength and love (things that I have been constantly reminded of by someone very close to me but perhaps I always underestimated) are indeed the only way to living a healthy and happy life. In an effort to keep these fresh in my mind, I decided to set my iGoogle to display daily inspirational quotes. A few of many favorites from the past week are below:

"Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. I never had a crisis that didn't make me stronger."- Lou Holtz

"I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition." - Martha Washington

"You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself" - Jim Rohn

GEMS

Sneha Gets Married

Last weekend I flew to Bhilai, Chhattisgarh for my cousin Sneha’s wedding. Here are some pictures and videos of the trip.

I attended four ceremonies/events: mehndi, chura (bride's bangle), cocktail party and the wedding.

My cousins, Sanjana and Sneha (bride).

My cousin, Swetha, playing the Dhol.

My Mom, Mami Ji, and Mama Ji (from left to right) singing and playing music.

My mom, the chura ceremony, Sanjay and Satish Mama Ji.

My hand with mehndi and me on the night of the cocktail party.

My nephew Kushagra, Kush and his parents, Vithu Maasi & Ashok Uncle, my mom & her sister

Wedding Day!