DAILY PHOTO: The Grind Room

Taken in March of 2014 in Madikeri.

Taken in March of 2014 in Madikeri.

It may not look like much, but this is the Best Smelling Room… Ever! These machines are located at the Golden Mist Coffee Plantation near Madikeri. Here they roast and grind coffee.

DAILY PHOTO: Tiger Amid Bamboo

Taken in Fall of 2013 at Bannerghatta.

Taken in Fall of 2013 at Bannerghatta.

DAILY PHOTO: Tree of Dreams

Taken at Hampi in March of 2014.

Taken at Hampi in March of 2014.

This banyan tree at Hampi had hundreds of sachets tied to its falling roots. The tree is considered sacred and people put prayers in the sacks with small symbolic objects in hopes of seeing their wishes granted.

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: 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