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Intha Fishermen of Inle Lake: The Icon of Myanmar    Images and article by Tania Chatterjee       The picture of one legged Intha fishermen on Inle Lake is the first picture to introduce Inle. The way the Intha fisherman ride their boat with one leg and fishing with free hand is unique and […]

Widows of Vrindavan and Holi: The Connection! Image and article by Tania Chatterjee   Widows in Vrindavan! “After my husband’s death, my son and daughter-in-law abandoned me in Vrindavan”. Ever since, Mira Das (name changed to maintain privacy) never went back to her native place. For Mira and many widows like her, Vrindavan is there […]

RAMNAMI: WRAPPED WITH FAITH Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Ramnami: wrapped with faith Fascinated by the people who have tattooed the famous Hindu God’s name “RAM” all over their body, I made an attempt to photo document this diminishing tradition of their body art. “Wrapped with Faith” is a series of images of RANMANI […]

The Bonda Tribe: Experience an aboriginal journey  Images and article by Tania Chatterjee Weekly Market of the Bonda Tribe The only gateway to see and interact with the highly protective Bonda tribal community is their weekly market. The weekly market is held in the village of Onkadelli. The village is a few minutes’ drive from […]

Novice Monk in Myanmar: A way of life to photograph   “A Monk life is dedicated for Discipline, Peace of Mind, Worship, Power of Calmness It is not easy to become a monk, but it is not difficult to follow their footsteps…” @pamela     Novice Monks in Myanmar – a typical day This term […]

LOCAL LIFE ON THE YANGON CIRCULAR RAILWAY Images and Article by Tania Chatterjee – requesting all readers to share the blog extensively, great place to visit after corona pandemic Yangon circular railway is the best place to know about the lives of semi-urban populace. Yangon circular railway will help you experience the local neighborhood, small […]

  Rakher Upobash: The Hindu Religious Festival of Bangladesh Images and Article by Tania Chatterjee Rakher Upobash is also known as Kartik Brati. It is a one of the famous Hindu Religious festivals in Bangladesh. Rakher Upobash is celebrated in Shri Loknath Brahmchari Ashram in Narayanganj district.   Dates for Rakher Upobash Rakher Upobash is […]

KERALA THEYYAM: THE DANCE OF THE AVTARS! Images and article by Tania Chatterjee     BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THEYYAM! Theyyam is an ancient folk art form of North Malabar region of Kerala, India. In short it can be stated as the dance of the God. It is a rich living culture of Kerala which can […]

 VARANASI DEV DEEPAWALI (DIWALI): THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee Varanasi Dev Deepawali (Diwali) is a memorable experience. During Dev Deepawali the Ganges riverfront comes alive with a million oil lamps. Varanasi Dev Deepawali (Diwali) attracts lakhs of pilgrims and tourists. The sight of people performing rituals and the lighting of […]

VITTAL BIRDEV YATRA: THE YELLOW FESTIVAL OF PATTAN KODOLI   Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee   Vittal Birdev Yatra in Pattan kodoli is unique. During the 4 days of celebration of Lord Birdev Maharaj’s birthday, the sky turns yellow because people throw bhandara (a turmeric like yellow powder) and everything in the village turns […]

Kolhapur Taleem: The story of the Great Indian Wrestling   Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee   Kolhapur Taleem   My curiosity about the Great Indian Wrestling brings me to Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The Kolhapur Taleem is the best place to experience great Indian wrestling and customs associated with it. Wrestling involves rigorous preparation and the […]

THE BISON HORN MARIA TRIBE: The Tribal Icon of Chhattisgarh, India   Article and Images by Tania Chatterjee The BISON HORN MARIA Tribe is the iconic tribal image of Chhattisgarh. The unique picturesque head-gear of BISON HORN MARIA is highly photogenic and eye-catching. Therefore, their image forms the front-page image in all tribal and tourism […]

VARANASI: The Best Photography Destination 2020 in India Varanasi is the best destination for photography in India. Varanasi is known for street photography and portrait photography. The old city of Banaras revolves around the holy river Ganges. The daily activities of people on the Ganges riverfront provide great opportunity for photography. The riverfront and nearby […]

DIFFERENT PLACES, DIFFERENT FACES: PRESENTING BHUTAN CAPTURING THE SOUL OF A DESTINATION IMAGE AND ARTICLE BY TANIA CHATTERJEE Local people, their attire and practices are the soul of a place. During a journey, every location generates certain emotions; it is important to understand and feel the emotion of the place and your feelings. My favorite […]

Essence of Thimphu Tshechu of Bhutan Photo Story By Tania Chatterjee Tshechu is integral part of the cultural and spiritual life of the Bhutanese people. It is an annual religious festival held in each districts of Bhutan on the tenth day of a month of the lunar Tibetan Calendar. The dates of the celebration of […]

Patachitra : A Unique Folk Art of India Photographs and Article by : Tania Chatterjee (EFIAP, FFIP) Patachitra, the ethnic folk-art of India, is very colourful and it bears traditional and cultural component of country’s rich heritage. Traditionally these are religious paintings which cover themes and events mainly from Indian mythology. Patachitra painting also has […]

TIPS ON PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Article and images by Tania Chatterjee (EFIAP, FFIP) It is easy to pick a digital camera, pointing it towards a subject and click! Upto certain extend it is fascinating. But practicing portrait photography for years and never finding satisfactory result can be even more frustrating. It takes lot of patience, regular […]