Monday, 31 March 2014
Sunday, 30 March 2014
Saturday, 29 March 2014
Friday, 28 March 2014
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Palaces of Rajasthan: Artistic interiors
The interiors of the palaces of Rajasthan are tastefully decorated. This goes to show that the rulers of Rajasthan encouraged their sculptors, painters, jewelry makers and other artists. Here is an example of the love for art, the walls of the palace at Nahargarh fort decorated with mirror work. The work, shown, dates back at least 350 years from present times.
Monday, 24 March 2014
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Patriotism: Popular public figure
India is a land of saints and yogi(s). There is a long list of very capable leaders and visionaries. In the recent past the most remarkable Indian saint and philosopher Swami Vivekananda, who made his mark at the "parliament of the World's Religions" in Chicago in 1893 with his most inspiring speech which he began "sisters and brothers of America ....". The sketch-painting posted below is that of Shri Narendra Modi who is an ardent follower of Swami Vivekananda.
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Monday, 17 March 2014
Sunday, 16 March 2014
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