• Kalaripayattu

    If you are into Martial Arts, Kalaripayattu is the grand-daddy of all martial art forms today.  The art was first recorded by  historian Elamkulam Kunjan Pillai who attributed the birth of the art from the 11th AD century war between the Cheras and Cholas Kingdoms.  The practice of the art was spread through Kalari, which are active …

  • Holy Places

  • Arts & Music of India

    The traditional dances, entertainment and theatrical arts in India are a celebration of life and death, humor, history and the war between good and evil.  Although each region in India practice different traditional art forms, I found one commonality amgongst the various art forms – the celebration of life.  These colorful, melodious and highly entertaining shows have constantly mesmerized …

  • The Market at Nathdwara

    The best part of Nathdwara is that it is not a tourist area, it’s is a pilgrimage site where thousands of Hindus from all over India visit during the day.  The lack of tourism in the town gives a feel that this could be 1901 or 2011, its culture raw without the niceties and considerations for …