DAILY PHOTO: Overlooking Achutaraya

Taken in March of 2014 in Hampi

Taken in March of 2014 in Hampi

DAILY PHOTO: Temple Excavation

Taken in July of 2014 in South Karnataka

Taken in July of 2014 in South Karnataka

DAILY PHOTO: Octagonal Room of Pillars

Taken in November of 2013 at Agra Fort

Taken in November of 2013 at Agra Fort

This photo was taken at Agra Fort, and I believe was in the Jehangiri Mahal.

DAILY PHOTO: Indo-Islamic Lattice Window

Taken in November of 2013 at Fatehpur Sikri.

Taken in November of 2013 at Fatehpur Sikri.

This elaborate lattice is carved out of white marble. It’s part of the Tomb of Salim Chishti, a Sufi saint, and is located on the grounds of the Jama Masjid (Mosque) at Fatehpur Sikri.

DAILY PHOTO: Rainy Day Playground

Taken in March of 2014 in Munnar

Taken in March of 2014 in Munnar

It was a damp and dreary day, but colorful nonetheless.

DAILY PHOTO: Romaneenart Park Gate

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Taken in Bangkok (Chinatown) in September of 2014.

DAILY PHOTO: Wat Arun

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

Taken in September of 2014 in Bangkok

DAILY PHOTO: Swami Vivekananda in CMH Park

Taken on October 25, 2014 in CMH Park, Indiranagar, Bangalore.

Taken on October 25, 2014 in CMH Park, Indiranagar, Bangalore

Swami Vivekananda is one of India’s most famous yogis, though he lived only to the age of 39 and died about 112 years ago. Considering his short life, he was quite prolific and wrote a number of important texts on yoga. He was also instrumental in introducing yoga to the Western world. He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna, and founded the Ramakrishna Maths and Missions. His name and image are ubiquitous throughout India.

DAILY PHOTO: Pure Veg Elephant

Taken October 3, 2014 in Mysore.

Taken October 3, 2014 in Mysore.

I took this at the Dasara Flower and Garden Show in Mysore. The elephants were mostly constructed of peppers.

DAILY PHOTO: Palace Gate Alight

Taken October 3, 2014 in Mysore

Taken October 3, 2014 in Mysore