Slideshows:
Holi Khelo! -- Play Holi! -- " Holi is one of the India's most prominent and lively festivals. With its origins in the legends and myths of Hinduism, it marks the triumph of good in its epic battle with the forces of evil. On this day in March, families and friends gather to “play Holi,” showering each other with different colored powders. " India, March 2006
Playing with the Children -- "The children giggled with delight as I twirled them around in my arms. When I set them down, they began to dance in front of me. And then all of a sudden there we were: holding hands in a circle; chanting loudly as I swung them back and forth; singing songs that I did not know." India, February 2006
The Peace Rally --" While it took the marchers less than a week to reach Pakistan , real peace will take much longer. But in a larger sense, this rally was about inclusion. Cooperation between government officials, development agencies, social activists, and ordinary citizens made this event possible." India, December 2005
A Day Trip to Bhalu -- " Bhalu, a village of roughly 2500 people, is located 110 km from Jodhpur. I conducted research here on how its Village Development Committee (VDC) functions. Since it's not near any of our field centers, we decided to make a day trip of it. " India, December 2005
My First Diwali -- "Diwali, often called the “festival of lights,” is the most important Hindu festival. It takes place each year in late October or early November, starting on the 15th day of the month of Kartika on the traditional Hindu calendar." India, November 2005
A Mini-Vacation (Part II: Ahmedabad) --"Though this excursion left me tired, I also caught these glimpses of where I was and what I was doing. It was a good taste of what's to come. " India, October 2005
A Mini-Vacation (Part I: Mt. Abu) --"Setting out on this trip, I felt excited in the way that I hadn't felt for a while. I had no idea where I was going, staying, or what I would do once I arrived. I just packed a bag, hopped on a bus, and let myself find out." India, October 2005
The Retreat -- "It was nice to feel surprised this weekend: Surprised by the love the people of this organization have for one another. Surprised by the hospitality the villagers extend to strangers. Surprised by the natural purity of the desert ." India, October 2005
Inauguration Day-- "On this Saturday, GRAVIS held an inauguration ceremony for a newly constructed community hall in Shekasar." India, October 2005
Anatomy of a Desert Storm -- "After my first visit into the Thar, I immediately knew that I wanted to be there when it rained." India, September 2005
A Day in the Gardens -- "I found there to be something special in this place. It was more than just an array of old buildings and well-kept grasses. The gardens were functional and lively. The residents of Jodhpur had made this place their own—connecting with each other, with their past, and with themselves." India, August 2005
Of Women
and Water -- "The
lives of everyone here in the desert revolve around water -- how
to obtain it, how to transport it, how to ration it."
India, July 2005
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