The Royal Bengal Tiger: Stories from the Jungle
I have tracked our national animal for over twenty years. These photos are not just about the sightings; they are about understanding the unique personality and history of every tiger I have met in our forests.
The iconic tigress Maya of Tadoba leading her cubs. She is a shrewd hunter and a fiercely protective mother, a true queen of her territory. Understanding her history helps us appreciate the complex social lives of these magnificent predators.
A tribute to the majestic 'Collarwali', the queen of Pench Tiger Reserve, who the world knew as 'Super Mom'. She gave birth to a record 29 cubs and her legacy lives on, a testament to the strength of a mother in the wild.
A rare moment from 2009, capturing the first courtship between the famous tigress Krishna (T-19) and Star Tiger (T-28) in Ranthambore. Observing such private moments requires immense patience and respect for the animals' space.
During the holy festival of Durga Puja, we worship the nine forms of the Goddess. In this image of the tigress family, I see the nine eyes representing the divine feminine power, a reminder that the mother is the protector of all life in the jungle.
About The Royal Bengal Tiger: Stories from the Jungle
When I take guests into the jungle, we do not just chase tiger sightings. We look for patterns in movement and listen to alarm calls. I teach you how to read the forest, so you are not just waiting for a tiger to walk by, but actively tracking its story.
In the Indian wilderness, every forest has a distinct soul. When I photograph a tiger, I am looking for the history etched in its stripes. My expeditions are built on this principle. Whether we are in the dense teak forests of Tadoba or the rocky outcrops of Ranthambore, the goal is always the same: to observe without intruding.
We talk about the 'Super Mom' Collarwali' tigers like Collarwali of Pench, who redefined motherhood in the wild, or Maya of Tadoba, whose resilience fascinates me. My photography mentorship is not about technical settings alone. It is about understanding that a tigress protecting her cubs has the same divine instinct as the Mother Goddess we worship during Navratri.
When you join my 4-Day Tiger Photography Mentorship, we focus on the practical realities of the field. We use exclusive vehicles to ensure you have the space to move your lens freely. We wake up early to beat the crowds, relying on pugmarks and alarm calls rather than radio chatter. You will learn how to handle light, how to anticipate a tiger's path, and most importantly, how to respect the silence of the jungle. This is not just a safari. It is a lesson in patience.
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