Ganga Maa is a contemporary spiritual teacher and guide who resides in Thiruvannamalai. Renowned for her profound insights into Advaita Vedanta, she is known for her direct and simple approach to spiritual teachings.
Ganga Maa’s teachings are rooted in the tradition of Ramana Maharshi, emphasizing self-inquiry and the direct realization of one’s true nature. She conducts regular satsangs and discourses, guiding seekers on their spiritual path. Her teachings are often shared through books and online platforms, making her wisdom accessible to a global audience.
Ganga Maa’s gentle nature, profound knowledge, and unwavering devotion to the truth have made her a beloved spiritual guide for many. She is considered a living embodiment of the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, inspiring countless individuals to embark on their own spiritual journey.
About the Series: Public Photo-Art Project 365 is an initiative by Ekalokam Trust for Photography (EtP) that collectively creates and preserves photographic visuals of the fast vanishing culture, landscape and lifestyle of South India. The first phase was done in Tiruvannamalai (2014-2015), with twenty four leading, emerging, and young National and International photographers having collectively created more than 3000 images of this ancient town. Visuals of everyday life, rare rituals, modern Tiruvannamalai town and its medieval temples remarkable for their architecture, modern religions like Islam and Christianity that have become part of the landscape for several centuries, the indigenous people, and their culture are part of the public archive. The print collection includes palladium, cyanotype, hand-colored digital/analogue prints as well as archival digital prints.