Kingfisher

A small body of water and the surrounding tall grasses attract several birds, including this bright kingfisher. The region, near Delhi, India, is a protected wetland and several species of migratory birds can be found here every winter.

Bloom

Hundreds of small flowers bloom on a spring evening.

Mandawa: Part 2

The last post featured photographs of the intricately decorated havelis of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. In this post, we look at the streets of the small town of Mandawa and the structures that line them.

 

Norbulingka

Founded in 1988, Norbulingka Institute is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture in its artistic and literary forms. The Institute provides training and education to many Tibetan refugees who reside in Dharamshala, and holds workshops in traditional Tibetan arts for visitors.

Most of the buildings at the Institute are constructed in the traditional Tibetan style, with colourful facades and intricate artwork on their walls, and other elements of Tibetan culture such as prayer flags and prayer wheels are also prevalent. Another striking feature of the Institute is its greenery and the ease with which the architecture blends into it. This balance and harmony between nature and culture makes Norbulingka Institute a great place to visit and spend time at, even if one is not particularly interested in nature or culture.