DAILY PHOTO: Gandhi in Black

Taken in Bangalore on October 11, 2014

Taken in Bangalore on October 11, 2014

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

DAILY PHOTO: Red Birds

Taken on October 3, 2014 at the Mysore Zoo.

Taken on October 3, 2014 at the Mysore Zoo.

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.