These are the intricately "Mehndi" (henna)-painted hands of my young niece who was recently married. The "Mehndi" ceremony is a popular event (held a day or two before the wedding) in Indian marriages. The bride-to-be's female friends and the womenfolk of the house get their hands and feet decorated by "Mehndi" experts. There is a lot of singing, dancing and light ribbing of the bride-to-be and everyone has a great time!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Palayam Mosque, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
A view of the mosque at Palayam, Trivandrum, Kerala, India as seen from the Police Stadium grounds. The Martyrs Column that honours those who sacrificed their lives during India's freedom struggle is on the left. Not in picture and behind the mosque is a Hindu temple. Similarly, towards the left but not in the photo is a beautiful Christian church. These are symbols of the secular nature of India where we have always respected all religions and cultures but, as Mahatma Gandhi once said, we refuse to let any one of them blow us off our feet.
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