Interesting article about garish Christian church architecture in Kerala, southern India. I think this is my favorite (note the apparent swastikas, traditionally associated with Hinduism rather than Christianity).
The 60s and 70s psychedelic art in the US was inspired by Hindu culture. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation movement was big deal in the US the 60s which influenced music, art, attitudes, etc.In some ways Indian Hindu culture is analogous to the 60s-70s psychedelic art bad colors minus the drugs.
One may consider how the India art and architecture represents their cultural and subjective perception of reality. Same with the music.
The 60s and 70s psychedelic art in the US was inspired by Hindu culture. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation movement was big deal in the US the 60s which influenced music, art, attitudes, etc.In some ways Indian Hindu culture is analogous to the 60s-70s psychedelic art bad colors minus the drugs.
One may consider how the India art and architecture represents their cultural and subjective perception of reality. Same with the music.
The mama whatever was a fake. Something the Belts discovered. He was one of many 'gurus' who came hear making money selling mysticism.