Prem Joshua

This is how he introduces his music:

Our music is deeply rooted in the ancient Indian raga music and its fascinating rhythms — at the same time it is very contemporary as our musical spectrum includes elements of Jazz, Funk, Lounge, Chill Out and Trance. This way we create our very own and unique “Indian-Global” sound. (go to Prem Joshua site)

Photo : Colors of India

A great photo which seemed just perfect as a banner for this blog, by  Shashwat Nagpal.

This photo also belongs to Shashwat’s  Dilli Haat (Delhi Haat) photoset. This is what he says about the set:

Dilli Haat is a combination food plaza and craft bazaar located in the heart of Delhi. Near All India Institute of Medical Sciences, opposite INA Market, Dilli Haat has stalls representing each State of India, giving complete variety of tastes available all over India. There are also stalls of crafts from all over India, and from a variety of cultural traditions of India. Around 2003, this market became fully wheelchair-accessible, including an accessible bathroom.[1][2][3] This is a relative rarity in India.

There are plans to open more Dilli Haats all over Delhi.

Unlike the traditional weekly market, the village Haat, Dilli Haat is permanent. Some shops are permanent but other sellers are rotatated, usually for fifteen days.[4] Products offered may include rosewood and sandalwood carvings, embellished camel hide footwear, sophisticated fabric and drapery, gems, beads, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics. Shows promoting handicrafts and handlooms are held at the exhibition hall in the complex. To sell wares, there is an application process and spaces are allocated according to which state the seller is from.[5]

There is a nominal entrance fee to shop at Dilli Haat.

Music : John Mclaughlin: Remember Shakti: Ma No Pa

Ma no pa with echo’s of Lyla’s dance

John McLaughlin (guitar)
Zakir Hussain (tabla)
V Selvaganesh (percussion)
U Shrinivas (mandolin)

Photo : Portraits of India

A mosaic by John Haslam

Visit John’s fantastic Indian collection with 470 photos from Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Amber Fort, Kucheman, Taj Mahal and Fatepur Sikr.

Website : Play the virtual tabla

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Photo : Assam – India

See more of babasteve’s photos on flickr.

Book : India My Love: A Spiritual Journey

Review from Amazon.com :

“A paean to the Indian tradition of truth-seeking, India My Love tells the stories of the great masters of the magical subcontinent. Osho (formerly known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) introduces us to his spiritual heroes–Muslim fakirs, Hindu yogis, Jaina ascetics, and Buddhist monks–men and women who transcend the boundaries of convention to attain a bliss that is beyond happiness. And since Osho is an entertaining speaker, these transcripts of his talks do more than relate ancient tales, they narrate competitions, journeys, and the exploits of kings, prostitutes, and musicians. Taking the theme of meditation and the goal of liberation, the stories are woven together with snippets about the mystical energy of India and interspersed with beautiful photos of temples, statues, and religious devotees. Carefully edited, this Osho is thoroughly mainstream and India My Love eminently palatable. –Brian Bruya”

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