DAILY PHOTO: Mysore Palace by Night

Taken on October 3, 2014 in Mysore.

Taken on October 3, 2014 in Mysore

The Mysore Palace is usually only lit up on Sunday evenings. However, during the 10-day festival of Dasara (Vijayadashami), they light it up every night. This was taken on the penultimate day of festivities.

DAILY PHOTO: Dasara Flower Show Gazebo

Taken on October 3, 2014 in Mysore

Taken on October 3, 2014 in Mysore

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I just got back from attending Dasara (a.k.a. Dussehra or Vijayadashami) festivities in Mysore. Dasara celebrates Rama’s victory over Ravana, as well as Durga’s defeat of Mahishasur. There was a flower show about a block from the palace, and this gazebo was the centerpiece. The bottom pick was part of the floor of the gazebo.

DAILY PHOTO: None Shall Pass

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Arun in Bangkok.

DAILY PHOTO: Blue Lotus

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Pho in Bangkok.

Taken in September of 2014 at Wat Pho in Bangkok.

DAILY PHOTO: Rama VIII Bridge

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

This is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.

DAILY PHOTO: Kalari Kids

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These are a few more pics from the Kalari Gurukulam‘s demonstration on Sunday night. These are a few of the kids from the youth classes.

Yesterday, I posted a few of the adult senior students here.

DAILY PHOTO: This is Kalaripayattu


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IMG_2557The Kalari Gurukulam put on a demonstration in Chikkagubbi yesterday. Here are a few photos from the event.

DAILY PHOTO: Chao Phraya from Wat Arun

Taken in September of 2014

Taken in September of 2014

DAILY PHOTO: Saranrom Park Monitor

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

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Among the unexpected sights of Bangkok is this Monitor Lizard of about 4 foot long from the tips of its forked-tongue to the tip of its tail.  It was right in the center of Saranrom Park which is across the street from the Grand Palace and Wat Pho in Bangkok’s old town.

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Pho Guardian

Taken in September 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September 2014 in Bangkok