RadhaKrishna

Following the Krishna thread, I found this exquisite painting of RadhaKrishna in Jaipur. Its about 5 x 10 inches on heavy stock paper. The bright colors and fine details captivate me. Need to pick a few more on this visit as they make excellent gifts. Details:

Konkan Railway: Welcome Aboard!

As we prepare to visit India again, here are a few pics from our 2002 trip. The Konkan Railway serves the Konkan coast from Mumbai to Goa, and down to Mangalore. Since Parashuram reclaimed the Konkan land from the seas, this is the best that has happened to this region. The a/c coaches were very [...]

Krishna

Here is a baby Krishna statuette I received during a recent visit to the Balaji Temple in Chicago. I was pleasantly surprised at the fine detail and the vibrant colors in this piece. It is made of a polymer (thus very light) and Made in China (of course!) Hare Krishna!

Young Women Making Papads in Kumta

I look forward to visiting Kumta, our ancestral home along the konkan coast. Lush green fields, coconut tree groves, red mud roads where lazy cows have the right of way. A place where I can speak konkani all over town. Strolling through someones orchards, I came upon a small cinder-block shed buzzing with activity. Inside [...]

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