by Geoffrey | Dec 17, 2023 | Documentary, Ganges, India, Rishikesh
One of my favourite photographers of India is Raghu Rai, who became a world recognised Magnum photographer. He has documented the rhythyms, lives and colours of life in India since 1965. Here is his Magnum profile : Raghu Rai was...
by Geoffrey | Sep 19, 2023 | Antyesti, Ganges, India, Shiva, Spirituality, Uttarkashi, Varanasi
It is not long before, whilst walking along the banks of the river Ganges in India, one is confronted by the spectacle of flames emanating from a large fire beside the flowing river. Upon looking more closely, one sees that the flames consume a...
by Geoffrey | Aug 21, 2023 | India, Kumbh Mela, Spirituality
About a decade ago I attended a magnificent religious festival at the city then called Allahabad. Approximately 100 million people attended from all over India and from around the world, gathering in a great temporary city on a sandy flood plain where...
