I chose Andal Kalyanam as a subject for this sketch in an attempt to depict what I understood from Andal’s upadesam (teachings) through her Tiruppavai, as she illuminates that the “parai” mentioned in Tiruppavai is both a means and the end, in context of complete Saranagathy. For me, as I put my pencil on a […]
Andal Kalyanam – A Pencil Sketch ! Read More »
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving Day in USA today I would like to share a recent experience I had, watching Native American dancers perform the Native Hoop Dance at the Intermountain Hoop Dance Competition this Fall at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheater. In Native American Culture, “The hoop is symbolic of ”the never-ending circle of
Native American Hoop – Circle of Life & Connection! Happy Thanksgiving !! Read More »
Deepawali, the festival of lights is the biggest festival celebrated all over India and by the Indian diaspora around the world. Deepawali (Diwali) is a Sanskrit word which means a row of lights, signifying a tradition wherein people in India light small clay lamps in and around their homes, to dispel the darkness, both figuratively
Happy Deepawali !! Nostalgic memories of the ‘Deepawali Marundhu’ Read More »