Kali Yantra Variations
126 1 126 1 I have spent a great deal of time recently learning how to use vector image editing software for geometric design. This is both fun and frustrating since I am used to doing it the old...
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Kali Puja: A Celebration of Light and Darkness
184 266 184 266 Kali Puja is celebrated on the New Moon day of the Hindu calendar month Ashvin. This is also the same day on which the famous festival of light, Diwali, is observed. Throughout this occasion, an...
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Transmissions from Tarapith
6 6 October 3rd, 2011 2:00 A.M. After much difficulty obtaining a train and then getting fined 596 rupees because there were no available seats, we finally arrive at the Rampurhat station around 11:30 at night. A...
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Bengali Children Singing
Durga Puja is fast approaching and Kolkata is becoming a mad house–in a good way. The general vibe surrounding West Bengal’s biggest holiday is one of awe. Right now, I’m observing the most intense explosion...
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A Visit to Kolkata’s Kumartuli District
Wanting to explore the culture of Kolkata a bit more, I decided to travel to the traditional potter’s quarter called Kumartuli. This place is renowned for being the section of Kolkata where the majority of...
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The Kalighat Experience
5 5 Since I have now been in Kolkata for a few days and am finally starting the process of unpacking and getting settled into my new flat, I felt that it was appropriate to ritually acknowledge...
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