Sunday, January 22, 2006

Anacapa

Channel Islands are set of five different islands and one of them is "Anacapa" and it is also the only island which has retained its original Native Indian name. It means island of deception or mirage. There are lots of plants and rodent species which are endangered and unique to this island.

Arch:Open to the world!!!
Rising:...on the occasion!!!Rusted:Arrival:Anacapa Line:Light House:Flora & Fauna:Feathered:Seaweed: Dances with waves !!!Sun:Crane: unique to the island!!!Breath: before a deep dive!!!Classic: Gray whale...pod !!!Native Bird: Calling for mate !!!Seagull: Living on the edge !!!Pelicans: Are we there now !!!Sealions: Chilling...on the rocks!!!

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Indian Wedding

These are only pre-wedding pictures which in itself was the colossal event.

Rituals:Patrika:Don't know how to explain...In nutshell it tells who is getting married and when.Joy:Fire: Offering prayers to the fire before cooking the long list of delicious food.Carrot:...for pudding!!Peas:Mewa Batti: (Sugar dipped, dry fruits filled Cheese Balls)Gazar Ka Halwa: Carrot PuddingParents:..offerings.... to different Gods for blessings !!Haldi Ceremony: big part of Indian Marriages.Prehaldi:Blessings :..for better future.Posthaldi:Mother & Daughter:Refugee: Poor girls they had only four hours sleep (along with taking care of their mehndi) in 24 Hrs and they have another 24 Hrs to stay awake.Mehndi:Bride:Lights: