In short, A theistic rationalist sinfully indulgent in dark chocolates. I have multiple life interests, and diverging life goals. I do street photography and occasional portraits in my prime lens. Being brought up in Kerala, I have always had an interest for its culture and tradition, so I do kerala mural paintings, a distinctive art form from the temples of Kerala. I am also really interested in philosophy( particularly skeptical empiricism, stoicism, epicureanism), have read the Indian vedic scriptures and the Indian perspective regarding spirituality and polytheism.

I am also a product designer by profession. Currently I am making a device that can generate electricity by walking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Trying to find a purpose in this chaos. However what has always helped me in finding new paths is meeting people and engaging in interesting conversations. I believe that an idea, once stretched, never regains its original dimensions. This is what conversations bring about to us, in a metaphysical sense. I hope couchsurfing and backpacking would help me in this!

Interests

• culture
• painting
• calligraphy
• street photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite Music:
Indian Kirtans, Vaishnava Bhajan, Indian classical music comprised of Sitar, Veena, Flute. Also like contemporary Indian fusion like Indian Jam project.
Favourite Books:
Best book ever read: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. (Changed the way I look at the world). Also love Siddhartha, Phantoms in the brain, Aquariums of Pyongyang, Fight club.
Best movie: Shawshank Redemption, Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have converted some of my dream projects to reality (like a Solar 3D printer, Solar charging station for electric vehicles)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Indian style Kerala mural painting, for reference: http://www.keralamurals.in/wp-content/uploads/Krishna_Radha_icon.jpg?6865cb

Portrait and Street Photography: How to analyse the crowd, get the best composition, cropping and depth. Also other types such as star trails, videography etc.

Yogic meditation: How to do breathing exercises, basic pranayamas and asanas for good health.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

India