Alesworth in Punjab

The region between Pakistan and India known as Punjab is a marvelous place to visit, offering spectacular attractions in a very appealing setting.  It is historically very interesting, having seen the likes of Alexander the Great pass through its geography, and it is also where the famous battle sites in the Mahabharata were fought centuries ago.  Today, it is still some of the most fertile land in the region, being a major source for food in both Pakistan and India.  Architecturally, it is a wonderful place for touring, and the history of the place can be seen in the sumptuous temples, the majestic forts, and the modern day college.  Guests will find a lot to admire in Punjab. Hotels are plentiful, and offer a spectacular array of choices for accommodations.

It’s always a pleasure to stay in luxury, and such a setting is a splendid way to take in the history and culture of contemporary Punjab.  Some are even connected to Jiva Spas, which offer a fabulous array of methods to connect the body and the spirit, and to get in touch with the essential things in life.  It’s a great place to get away from the daily concerns and responsibilities, and totally immerse yourself in a new cultural experience.  The Punjab that exists outside the hotel is a fascinating geography where the physical world and various cultural imaginaries meet, and there’s much more to see here than the surface, although the surface is endlessly interesting as well.

It’s something that has caught the attention of many different artists working in the region, and the notion of a space between Pakistan and India has many more philosophical implications that suddenly implode when they hit the floor and start to resemble real life.  Like in the famous work, When Two Bombs Kiss, by the Lahore-based artist David Chalmers Alesworth, multiplicities of meanings are possible at every turn.  The material facts however are still entirely knowable, like the materials that he uses in his work, and these are sometimes just as much a comment as the meanings gained by any ironic distance.  On some mornings, of course, distance is a nice thing to have.

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