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Kali Yantra Variations

Kali Yantra Variations

Posted by on Sep 4, 2012 | 23 comments

126 1.7K  126 1.7K  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

Kali Puja: A Celebration of Light and Darkness

Posted by on Nov 2, 2011 | 7 comments

184    184     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

Transmissions from Tarapith

Posted by on Oct 10, 2011 | 3 comments

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

Bengali Children Singing

Posted by on Sep 29, 2011 | 0 comments

           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

A Visit to Kolkata’s Kumartuli District

Posted by on Sep 4, 2011 | 2 comments

           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

The Kalighat Experience

Posted by on Aug 8, 2011 | 1 comment

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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