<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[eligetium]]></title><description><![CDATA[eligetium]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:28:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.eligetium.in/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Parochialism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: March, 2026 Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Oils on Canvas We frequently repeat behavior without comprehending their purpose and hesitate to explore beyond our material world. We confine ourselves to daily routines, cultures, and national borders. Our minds have been conditioned to limit our thinking and not venture beyond these routines. Recently, I contemplated what subject to choose for my next painting. This led me to decide on painting fish in a pond, with different fish representing...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-parochialism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c897c6af19906fa178fbb8</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:34:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_ced4f4b8bf804e7d877aecdec88a94da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Fruits - hyper realistic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: March, 2026 Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Oil on Canvas In my quest to improve my oil painting skills, particularly in creating hyper-realistic artwork, I have chosen to paint a still life of fruits. This marks my first painting in Bali, as I continue to combine my travels with my passion for finearts successfully. You can observe the realistic depiction of the table's elements. The subtle gleam on the papaya seeds indicates a slightly dim lighting effect. The mangosteen and rambutan fruits...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-fruits-hyper-realistic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6591f4898c9cce5a3a545</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:10:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_46e6ff7e525b4d7f8c18ce810fc716d2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should we be judgemental?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often hear from wise individuals that one should avoid being judgmental, or that being non-judgmental is the highest form of intelligence. However, as we navigate life, we frequently make judgments to make decisions that serve our needs. This seems to contradict the earlier notion about refraining from judgment. Let's delve into these two seemingly paradoxical approaches to see whether they are mutually exclusive or can coexist harmoniously. In our daily lives, we decide which vegetables...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/should-we-be-judgemental</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69abe41295f896866359b90c</guid><category><![CDATA[Thoughts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:02:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Mountain fog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Feb, 2026 Medium: Acrylics on Canvas Size: 24" x 24" Inspiration from phulara ridge Moutain flowers and morning mist hike]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-mountain-fog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699aeec3d0f466b1c6e0c690</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:58:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_3c6788b1aff84aa99c4d761c4cc9f512~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Mushroom clouds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Feb, 2026 Size: 24" x 24" Medium: oils on canvas Inspired by the mushroom clouds and the Mt Rinjani hike in indonesia. Mushroom clouds painting]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-mushroom-clouds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698c6748d9c323c10df5829b</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:27:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_7a764f30f1b2445783e07fd46e2d0e28~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Eyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Jan, 2026 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 24" x 24" This time, I decided to enhance my oil painting skills as I aim to gradually transition into doing more of these. Instead of choosing an overly complex subject, I opted for something simpler and painted the eyes of one of the hiking guides from our Uttarakhand trek.]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-eyes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69846958840b9b8e1d2ba8c2</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_89f5591032a14349a424e6e86f26a3cf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Snow Mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Jan, 2026 Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylics on Canvas My main motivation to do a snow mountain is to practise certain style of painting with less realistic but still have the aesthetic appeal. As you have seen you will notice that my paintings are more detailed that captures the reality. Snow mountain]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-snow-mountain-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6975a127d43586da50c3c1e8</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:54:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_ecb1ff4b5d96437abc10428627925941~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: rice fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Jan, 2026 Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Looking to improve with nature painting on acrylics. So selected indian village setting overlooking the rice fields just after the rains. Rice field painting]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-rice-fields</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6971cf5861068570a94e0821</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:21:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_78bf5740326e41189183c35b0f400808~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Evening view]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Dec, 2025 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24" x 24"]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-evening-view</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694e1a87103da5c23b8bd2c4</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:20:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_ff726f51985141bf9cc715321ea16ba0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Pond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Oct, 2025 Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 24" x 24"]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-pond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694e1993e596739bb33a8864</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:16:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_e8ab9cc008e246a08d4212b0f7fbe7e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sringeri Temple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Dec 21st, 2025 Sringeri Sharadamba temple A few friends and I wanted to take a trip before the year concluded, so we decided to visit the Western Ghats. During this trip, we visited the Sringeri Temple. The temple is stunning, featuring intricate details that depict various gods, reincarnations, yoga positions, and more. As part of initiation of 4 temples across India in 4 directions  Adi Shankaracharya   Sringerin temple as the first temple in the southern part of india. Temple...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/sringeri-temple</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694e11807e3f33384f84f664</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAVEL]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:04:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_a73f84a54e60421c880cb2d60f494b19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Custard apples]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Nov, 2025 Size: 2 feet vs 2 feet Medium: oils on canvas After a long hiatus, I decided to pursue oil painting again to improve my skills. I chose to work on a still life piece with a traditional story behind it. This led me to paint custard apples, as these fruits are very sweet and seasonal. It took me around 10 days as most of the time went on drying the wet oils. Next time i need to plan better for the paint to dry. With Virtual frame: Painting of Custard apples Original painting:]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-custard-apples</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6916f2af450d937002d9b9b7</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:20:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_efe6448412f54f94ad55edf9d18c8254~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Tree-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: October, 2025 Size: 5 feet x 4 feet (152cms x 122cms) Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Over the past month, I've been hiking and found it challenging to choose a subject to paint because so many ideas came to mind. Ultimately, I decided to paint using a couple of photos from my Phulara Ridge hike. One of my favorite photos captures the trunk of a tree and its view from the ground looking up. With Virtual frames: Tree painting Original photos:]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-tree-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69070eaac8a1fe1c55fb29a9</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:05:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_ccee7abe971f422c91e479fad4e915db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to help others?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people believe that by assisting others, they will somehow improve others situations, and those who offer help often think they...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/how-to-help-others</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ecc7eee31fa8928a80c4c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Thoughts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:01:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painting: Night Camping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: Oct, 2025 Over the last six months, I've been actively hiking in different locations across Uttarakhand, India, Georgia, and Indonesia. One thing that captured my interest was the night sky and camping, which inspired my latest painting. Night Camping]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/painting-night-camping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eb30314f943ceea36684f2</guid><category><![CDATA[PAINTINGS]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:40:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_990c5d6b813a46e88933625993185f23~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uttarakhand: Gaumukh Tapovan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: 23rd to 29th Sept, 2025 Mt Shiv Ling After completing the Deoreotal Chandrashila  hike, I decided to take on more challenging...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/uttarakhand-gaumukh-tapovan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e1f284fabe64c932f5729b</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAVEL]]></category><category><![CDATA[HIKE]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:33:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_d090f751e72842b4a33b1a1e8530dea3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uttarakhand: Phulara Ridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: 14th - 20th Sept, 2025 My earlier hikes in May were postponed due to the conflict between India and Pakistan, so I was planning to...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/uttarakhand-phulara-ridge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68df4a753d4aa73574f0e4af</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAVEL]]></category><category><![CDATA[HIKE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_b6199d4b868548d092e462a020e68ee2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia: Sighnaghi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: 4th September, 2025 Sighnaghi is a small town located in the Kakheti region of Georgia, renowned for its wineries. Visitors can...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/georgia-sighnaghi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bfda9151377663b73070fa</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAVEL]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_fc880b0a4ee543a29306a0661d758779~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia: People, Meals &#38; Motorcycles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some of the fascinating individuals I encountered during my travels in Georgia. As always, I have a passion for cooking and...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/georgia-people-meals-motorcycles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bde414b8f1382eed67bdda</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAVEL]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:23:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_c924172873ca453fa2e6d4c1005e4f53~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juta lake hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Date: 29th August, 2025 Initially, I had no intention of visiting Juta because reaching there requires either a minibus or a car, costing...]]></description><link>https://www.eligetium.in/post/juta-lake-hike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b3e2e7fc7bbf175895cf2f</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAVEL]]></category><category><![CDATA[HIKE]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 06:35:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0d39a6_3b3d62f8ecf04be2ab3842be41c34bd3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>v e</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>