The ruin of India’s first mosque, built in 1193, actually evokes the more than a thousand years of varying spiritual beliefs. The mosque is a patchwork of Hindu tributes and Islamic domes and arches. Here I’ve juxtaposed a portion of an Islamic arch with part of the famous fourth-century Hindu “Iron Pillar.” Built in honor of the Hindu god Vishnu, it is a tribute to ancient Indian metallurgy. Today, it provides a roosting spot for a feathered visitor. With this one image, I attempt to symbolize the blend of historic faiths and beliefs that make India what it has become.