Intha Fishermen of Inle Lake: The Icon of Myanmar Images and article by Tania Chatterjee The picture of one legged Intha fishermen on Inle Lake is the first picture to introduce Inle. The way the Intha fisherman ride their boat with one leg and fishing with free hand is unique and…
Widows of Vrindavan and Holi: The Connection! Image and article by Tania Chatterjee Widows in Vrindavan! “After my husband’s death, my son and daughter-in-law abandoned me in Vrindavan”. Ever since, Mira Das (name changed to maintain privacy) never went back to her native place. For Mira and many widows like her, Vrindavan is there…
RAMNAMI: WRAPPED WITH FAITH Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Ramnami: wrapped with faith Fascinated by the people who have tattooed the famous Hindu God’s name “RAM” all over their body, I made an attempt to photo document this diminishing tradition of their body art. “Wrapped with Faith” is a series of images of RANMANI…
The Bonda Tribe: Experience an aboriginal journey Images and article by Tania Chatterjee Weekly Market of the Bonda Tribe The only gateway to see and interact with the highly protective Bonda tribal community is their weekly market. The weekly market is held in the village of Onkadelli. The village is a few minutes’ drive from…
Novice Monk in Myanmar: A way of life to photograph “A Monk life is dedicated for Discipline, Peace of Mind, Worship, Power of Calmness It is not easy to become a monk, but it is not difficult to follow their footsteps…” @pamela Novice Monks in Myanmar – a typical day This term…
LOCAL LIFE ON THE YANGON CIRCULAR RAILWAY Images and Article by Tania Chatterjee – requesting all readers to share the blog extensively, great place to visit after corona pandemic Yangon circular railway is the best place to know about the lives of semi-urban populace. Yangon circular railway will help you experience the local neighborhood, small…
Rakher Upobash: The Hindu Religious Festival of Bangladesh Images and Article by Tania Chatterjee Rakher Upobash is also known as Kartik Brati. It is a one of the famous Hindu Religious festivals in Bangladesh. Rakher Upobash is celebrated in Shri Loknath Brahmchari Ashram in Narayanganj district. Dates for Rakher Upobash Rakher Upobash is…
KERALA THEYYAM: THE DANCE OF THE AVTARS! Images and article by Tania Chatterjee BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THEYYAM! Theyyam is an ancient folk art form of North Malabar region of Kerala, India. In short it can be stated as the dance of the God. It is a rich living culture of Kerala which can…
VARANASI DEV DEEPAWALI (DIWALI): THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Varanasi Dev Deepawali (Diwali) is a memorable experience. During Dev Deepawali the Ganges riverfront comes alive with a million oil lamps. Varanasi Dev Deepawali (Diwali) attracts lakhs of pilgrims and tourists. The sight of people performing rituals and the lighting of…
VITTAL BIRDEV YATRA: THE YELLOW FESTIVAL OF PATTAN KODOLI Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Vittal Birdev Yatra in Pattan kodoli is unique. During the 4 days of celebration of Lord Birdev Maharaj’s birthday, the sky turns yellow because people throw bhandara (a turmeric like yellow powder) and everything in the village turns…