Musings of the Culturally Curious #1

 It is really interesting how a sight, sound or smell can trigger umpteen ideas in the mind.

I spotted these intricately beautiful door handles somewhere at Bharatpur, Rajasthan and they struck a chain of fleeting thoughts eventually...

Auroville through my eyes

Hello,

I present here few glimpses of my maiden visit to the "City of Dawn", Auroville (coined after Sri Aurobindo) in the format of a Photo Diary.

Exploring the areas that were open to visitors like the Visitors Centre, Matrimandir made me fall in love with the place.

For people who love to seek peace, shop local art and craft, who appreciate a confluence of cultures, a visit to Auroville and the Mandir far away from the hustle bustle can be therapeutic.

Beautiful Mandala Pottery

I still remember how enchanted I was while roaming around the Mandir. The geodesic dome made out of gold plates makes this temple one of its kind I believe. The entire physical structure with the symmetrical staircases, milky white marble floor, water running through little channels into a small space in the centre, and the beautiful crystal orb placed in the centre of a huge hall on which a ray of sunlight hits from the top of the dome is awe inspiring. This entirely white hall with the crystal orb at the centre is meant for silent meditation.