Field Photo Essay - Cultural Immersion
Sacred and healthy banana leaves hold food during gatherings and celebrations. utensils? your right hand, as the left is for bathroom purposes!
Local street vendors just outside Devraja Market (not pictured: best mangoes you'll ever taste here!)
Auspicious garland wreaths often presented to individuals as a blessing and honor.
Trekking across a river, locals enjoy bathing and cooling down in the hot summer.
Visit to Tibetian-Buddhist monastery, where monks reside and learn about their studies.
Dubare Elephant Camp for student bonding day excursion.
Yoga & meditation at daily 7AM practice.
Enjoying the traditional Sari dresses for PHRII-hosted gala and conference.
Local meal at Pindi restaurant (best butter chicken and garlic naan ever made!)
Famous world wonder - Taj Mahal
Chikmagalur forest, one of the biggest contributors to India's coffee production.