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

DAILY PHOTO: Jump Through Flaming Hoops

Taken on October 4, 2014 in Mysore

Taken on October 4, 2014 in Mysore

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DAILY PHOTO: Stairway to Nowhere Drummer

Taken October 4, 2014 in Mysore

Taken October 4, 2014 in Mysore

DAILY PHOTO: Chimpanzee Standing Watch

Taken on October 3, 2014 in the Mysore Zoo.

Taken on October 3, 2014 in the Mysore Zoo.

DAILY PHOTO: Bangalorean Trees Prepare for a Harsh Winter

Taken in October of 2014 in Bangalore

Taken in October of 2014 in Bangalore

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DAILY PHOTO: Torchlight Parade

Taken October 4, 2014 in Mysore

Taken October 4, 2014 in Mysore

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These photos were taken at the Torchlight Parade, which is a closing ceremony for the Mysore Dasara Festival.

DAILY PHOTO: I Go Where I Want: or, The Bovine Pride Parade

Taken on October 4, 2014 in Mysore

Taken on October 4, 2014 in Mysore

 

 

DAILY PHOTO: Jumboo Savaari Drummers

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Taken on October 4, 2014 in Mysore

Taken on October 4, 2014 in Mysore