A Mish-Mash of Interesting Photos and My Favorite Artwork from an Exhibition

Over the next few days I will be using my time to study and absorb the great knowledge here in Auroville. I am currently studying the epic poem of Shri Aurobindo called Savitri that documents the individual's soul's journey to enlightenment and beyond- deep stuff and mind expanding. Here are some photos of the day

An South Indian scarecrow complete with a 

Tamil Nadu moustache and tilak. Cashews are one of the main crops here.

Here is a very nice Indian squat style toilet. I thought you should know about it. Since this is one of the nicest/cleanest I have used I thought to show you. Most Indians do not use toilet paper rather they spray themselves clean with the hose visible to the left. The Indian/Asian toilet helps to eliminates two problems : hemorrhoids and colon cancer. Plus it keeps your knees strong and helps with balance. You can get similar benefits by using the patented "Squatty Potty" with your current toilet-look it up online.

The banyan trees all around here have wonderfully twisted trunks.

Luckily I spotted this sweet fellow on the path today

 before I put my foot down.

A photo op and someone around to snap my photo

Please note the beautiful deep red termite city with towers and parapets on the ground between the rocks

This guy was fogging with natural spray for mosquitos. The billows of spray 

Here are some of my favorite paintings from an art exhibit of young Indian artists here in Auroville

Sunset tonight outside my apartment