The last few weeks have been filled with immersive research experiences as students have solidified their final projects. We have traveled to government agencies, rural villages, and cultural centers. We have begun to discuss our findings with Dr. Jhala and are preparing for the end of the trip!
Jayshree explains the medicinal uses of bamboo.
The courtyard of the government Ayurvedic Hospital.
My peers and I participated in a walking meditation at sunrise in the desert. The practice of meditation has been a highlight within a few of the students’ projects.
An Ayurvedic doctor performs Nadi Pariksha (a pulse diagnosis). This practice is used to determine a person’s dominant dosha – an energy that governs the body.
Natalie visits with a Hindu priest.
Jena has been learning how to cook traditional North Indian fare.
We have observed several herds of goats while here. Many villages keep goats and produce cream and cheese from their milk.
A shepherd gently pats a young cow. Milk production has been a topic of study, especially in terms of its use in Chai tea.
Students have been researching the quality of the water and how it is allocated to farms and villages. This is especially important considering this year’s drought.
The vegetable market is located in the busiest part of town. The majority of people in Dhrangadhra eat a wholly vegetarian diet. There are farms in the area but some foods are imported from other locations.