Gatka - the Sikh martial art. It originated the later part of 19th century and is divided into two categories:

- rasmi (ritualistic)

- khel (sport)

The word has evolved from the Sanskrit word Gada (meaning Mace) and refers to the wooden stick which is an integral part of this. It is also supposed to be a reconstruction, in many ways, of the fighting styles/techniques resorted to by the Sikhs during the 16th-18th centuries.

It’s a combination of grace, stealth, focus and being quick on feet. An absolute joy to watch!

Taken at Punjab Kala Bhawan, Chandigarh, India.

Old, abandoned houses always intrigue me. Especially if their gate is rusted and locked with a rusted lock. I look at the house and it feel as if its looking back at me saying, “I hold so much within me. I’ve captured snippets of time with me. Do you wanna know?” Spooky, i know. But my fascination doesn’t die. Taken in sector 8, Chandigarh, India.
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Old, abandoned houses always intrigue me. Especially if their gate is rusted and locked with a rusted lock. I look at the house and it feel as if its looking back at me saying, “I hold so much within me. I’ve captured snippets of time with me. Do you wanna know?” Spooky, i know. But my fascination doesn’t die.

Taken in sector 8, Chandigarh, India.