Written by Patrick Pillai
Photos by: Andrew Adams.
Little hands, little hearts Dream small, dream big Compassion, less confrontation Images of hope, honored moment Heart softened, mind focused Perfect view, click, click, snap
Capture the lasting visualsHope rising, anxiously awaiting……..My Journey continues…..
On a cold winter day I commenced my joyful journey across the oceans.I vividly remember it was a warm evening in December, 2007 I arrived in India.For the first time I witnessed colorful parade of people, rich cultural events, and intense aroma of culinary delights.I found myself completely immersed in the rich culture of this incredible country.
My memory of India is what I have seen in the movies and the magazines. All I remember is the colorful sarees, breath taking sceneries, never ending architectural treats, rich and deep rooted religious landmarks and many other images.The moment I landed I could not take my eyes off. All I see and experience is a country full of images I could never get tired of, a visual feast!
I also had the good fortune to meet with some wonderful little people. This experience touched my heart and awakened my soul.A school for blind Children in Bangalore, and several day care centers in Tamil Nadu.
I feel I have been enriched from these journeys and showered with good fortune.I promised my self that I would take every step to share these precious lives with the people I cared for.You will be happy to know that I have found a way to cherish and share my experience through a wonderful organization.I have teamed up with Asha Canada, the Canadian arm of Asha for Education.Their mission is “to catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of underprivileged children.”With 98.7% of their funds going directly to projects in India, Asha has consistently rated among the top 10 charities by Charity Navigator.To view and purchase my fine art, giclee printed images from both North and South India,visit the fine art gallery One hundred percentage of revenue generated from the sale of these fine art prints is returned to Asha for Education.As we approach this festive season of Joy, and good spirit,I am hoping you will join hands with me in making a difference in someone’s precious life.
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