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Aug 2014 back issue
by Siddharth Setia
The Hindu festival of Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is celebrated with much enthusiasm. It marks the arrival of
spring and the bright colors represent energy, life and joy. This exuberant festival is associated with the immortal love
of Lord Krishna and Radha, and hence, Holi is spread over in Nandgaon-Barsana-Goverdhan-Vrindavan & Mathura.-
the cities with which Lord Krishna shared a deep affiliation.
Location: Banke Bihari, Vrindavan, India.
Gaderia is a cattle-owning caste found in North India. The name is derived from the Hindi word Gadar (Sheep).
Location: Rajasthan, India.
Monster’s are Real. It’s hard to believe that we live in a world in which monsters are truly real, not just something
hidden within the imagination of a child. There are no words to express this hideous crime "Rape" that our country
faces in realizing that girls, in their innocence, could fall victim to such hate.
Location: Bathinda, Punjab, India.
One’s sorrow at the other side of the world can make the entire world suffer, One’s Happiness can make the entire
world Smile.
Location: Delhi, India.
Cold winters of Delhi, India.
Sunset in Allahabad, India.
Maha Kumbh Mela - where millions congregate, many of them to be freed from the vicious earthly cycle of life and
death and move towards a liberated realm that knows no suffering or pain.
Location: Allahabad, India.
Illusion
Location: Streets of Delhi, India
Two Shades. This was taken outside the Jama Masjid of Delhi, India. (Project - Children of the Streets)
Holi is celebrated to symbolize love and harmony amongst people. This picture shows the scene inside the temple of
Banke Bihari at Vrindavan, India.
Make your heart richer not your pocket. It takes more guts to say, ‘I care’ than ‘I don’t care’. Start caring from today for
yourself and others. (In the photo: The girl takes care of not only her brother but also her little puppy by keeping it
warm from the cold. Streets of Delhi, India.)
A sister with her little brother enjoying the evening inside the largest Mosque in India, Jama Masjid.
Location: Delhi, India
Where are your friend's? He is my only friend the boy
said. Location: Delhi, India.
Portrait from the streets of Delhi, India.
Portrait from the streets of Delhi, India.
Portrait from the streets of Allahabad, India.
Happiness is a state of mind. One that can't be bought, can't be sold, can't be bargained for. Happiness often comes
and goes as quick as a gust of wind. But before long, one wants to be eternally happy again. In solitude lies
contentment. But often, the real worth of mirth is found in togetherness.
Four sisters growing up on the streets of Gurgaon find their greatest joy in each other. Originally from Rajasthan, they
came to the city with their parents. The family earns a living by selling idols. And the sisters find time to have their
share of fun. Happiness is like their second skin and they really can't have enough of sharing a laugh with one another.
Location: Gurgaon, India.
Portrait from Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, India.
