Under the blue skies...

Under the blue skies..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

The mind also tends to open up under the open skies...

Enjoying the Conversation...

Enjoying the Conversation..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

The number of teeth you show is proportional to how much you are enjoying a conversation :)

Bindiya...

Bindiya..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

One of most beautiful souls that I know...

India Diaries : Planting The Greens ...

India Diaries : Planting The Greens ..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Once the paddy (rice) plants are placed the field, the planting work starts which is primarily done by the women folk of the area... I wanted to click them candid but she noticed and stood up smiling for me :)

India Diaries : Planting Colors

India Diaries : Planting Colors, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Once the paddy plants are moved to fields, they are carefully placed all around in the water logged field so that the plantation can be done.

Delhi Diaries : Common Man's Color

Delhi Diaries : Common Man's Color, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Still from the Flower Market in Old Delhi near the Fatehpuri Masjid. On this recent trip the market was all orange because of the amount of Marigold (Gainda) in the market. I learnt from a few people that the amount is increase four time of the current in another 3-4 weeks...

Carrying Green

Carrying Green, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

This is how Paddy (Dhaan, Chawal) is carried to the farms at many places... It is then planted in a field full of shallow water.

Still from the Ambikapur District of Chattisgarh...

Extended Arms...

Extended Arms..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Places where machines still have not found a place yet, the farmers of my India use these extended arms to Plough the fields !!

While I feel bad for the not so rich farmer of my country, I at the same time am a lot PROUD of them for efforts they put in...

Delhi Diaries : Color Sellers

Delhi Diaries : Color Sellers, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Delhi Diaries : Visitors to the Flower Market

Delhi Diaries : Visitors to the Flower Market, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

In addition to the Buyers, the Sellers, and the "Photographers", the Flower Market also has some other regular visitors... I wanted to talk to her, but she was too busy finding something for herself, hence I did not really disturb :)

Rough Life Soft Hands...

Rough Life Soft Hands..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

I could not help but notice how rough his hands were for his age...

Winners

Winners, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Me and a few friends organised a Painting Competition at Sankalp, a school in Moradabad which aims at providing education to the children who were once working as Child Laborers in the Brass Industry.

We gave away prizes for the best entries and now those entries are up for sale on my blog, Chai Ki Dukaan

The money collected would be handed over the Sankalp for its initiatives. Please visit my blog to know more and see if you'd like to contribute as well.

The hands that painted...

The hands that painted..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Me and a few friends organized a Painting Competition at Sankalp, a school in Moradabad which aims at providing education to the children who were once working as Child Laborers in the Brass Industry.

We gave away prizes for the best entries and now those entries are up for sale on my blog, Chai Ki Dukaan

Please visit my blog to know more and see if you'd like to contribute as well.

Click here for the paintings :)

Click here for details on the trip

It Might Rain Today...

It Might Rain Today..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

For You....

For You...., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

For ma good ol' budd Sharanya !!! rock on girl !!!

Critical Balance

Critical Balance, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Love Is...

Love Is..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

being together, even when the slightest of winds can throw you apart !!!

Bashir Ahmed..

Bashir Ahmed.., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Met him on this Saturday's drive to Moradabad at the A1 Plaza some 10 kms ahead of Gajraula towards Mbd... Though it was raining, he cleaned my car... Very warm and pleasing personality...

Two Times...

Two Times..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Are we in the real world? or are we the reflections?

OOOO...O

OOOO...O, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Apologies for a bad picture quality

Pearl Tree...

Pearl Tree..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Wish for more Green...

Let the Winds be...

Let the Winds be..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Don't just wait for the Perfect Day to Come...

Don't just wait for the Perfect Day to Come..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Instead make one !!!

I had made this OM Sun on the sand and this picture on a trip to Pondicherry larst year in September... I love it...

Chahat...

Chahat..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Have not heard a sweeter name for a while...

The Skies are Opening Up...

The Skies are Opening Up..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Time to move !!!

Confined...

Confined..., originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Go Green !!!

Go Green !!!, originally uploaded by ~OM~ ॐ छाया चित्रालय.

Looks like the nature is shouting out loud too !!!