Samuel Bourne, a renowned British expeditionary photographer, traveled extensively in India from 1863 to 1869, capturing both architectural and natural landscapes. His photographs balanced structured forms with the grandeur of nature, often including people for scale but emphasizing the dominance of the environment. Leaving a banking career in 1862, Bourne pursued his passion for photography,… Continue reading Views of India!
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Auroville – The City of Universal Culture!
Auroville, often referred to as “The City of Dawn,” is a unique experimental township in South India. At the heart of Auroville stands the Matrimandir, also called the “soul of the city.” This golden, spherical meditation center is a place dedicated to individual silent concentration. It is situated in the Peace Area, which is enclosed… Continue reading Auroville – The City of Universal Culture!