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    Changu lake, Sikkim: by krishnanr, Views[845]
         		 Sunset at Elliots beach: by krishnanr, Views[452]
         		 Indian railways.... The journey goes on and on: by imansadhu, Views[336]
         		 Mumbai ... The commercial capital of India: by imansadhu, Views[387]
         		 The coast guard in paradise beach in Pondicherry : by imansadhu, Views[453]
     
    The sole standing coconut tree after the tsunami in Andaman and Nicobar islands: by imansadhu, Views[624]
         		 A lone fishing boat in the seas of Goa: by imansadhu, Views[373]
         		 People during community fishing here in Majuli.Majuli Island is one of the majestic places to visit in Assam. Majuli Island is nearly 200km away from Guwahati. Every year thousands of tourists come here to spend a few peaceful days. You can experience the lifestyle of the local tribes there. Mishing, Assamese and Deuri are the local inhabitants of this place. They are helpful and charming. Nearly 23 villages are there and ferry service is the only mode of transport to communicate with the outside world. Life is not easy but the people believe in living life. Every year they face various moods of the river Brahmaputra and they never lose their hope. : by colour, Views[1639]
         		 A lady with the treditionaly making mask here in Samguri satra.Majuli is the home of world famous Indian mask craft, which is used in the age old traditional Assamese theatre known locally as “Bhaona”. The traditional Assamese masks are made from a variety of materials, ranging from terracotta and bamboo to wood, pith and metals. They usually represent the local gods and goddesses, characters of ancient epics like the Mahabharata or historical figures. The size of Assamese masks may vary from those that cover the whole body to the ones that only cover the face. Depending on the size, these masks are divided into three types - Cho mask, Lotokoi mask and Mukh mask. Cho mask is the biggest in size and usually made of two parts - head and body. Lotokoi mask is a smaller version of the Cho mask and the Mukh mask only covers the face. The traditional Mask making process started in Majuli during the mid of 17th century.: by colour, Views[2930]
         		 Ankiya Bhaona - the theatre The dramatic art plays of Sattriya called Ankiya Bhona were first written in the 15th century, primarily from episodes of the Mahabaratha and the Ramayana: 6 by Sankaradeva and 6 others by his disciple Madhavadeva. For the past five centuries this high level theatrical art form unites, without shame, constant devotion to the pleasures of popular leisure. The register is epical and there is succession of scenes: comical, warlike, matrimonial, sung, danced, etc., each one favouring a clear understanding for all. Wisely codified, the actor’s delivery remains transparent. The dramatic rigour never constrains the familiarity of the actors’ interpretation with respect to the characters they portray and their sacred dimension. This is a rare theatrical phenomenon where their natural presence creates a good equilibrium while resisting to the rigours of the actor’s art. The Ankiya Bhaona are composed of short dialogues interspersed with varied dances, and sung/recited narration (Sutra Katha). These interrupted plays do not have acts or scenes. The characters enter on the bare oblong stage, which represents the temple (namghar). Occasionally, the backdrop opens up on the outside, allowing the lighted vegetation to appear. The notions of time and space are indicated in the songs or the dances.: by colour, Views[2082]
     
    People waiting here in the Nimanti ghat, the river port of Majuli river island. Majuli river island is the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past five hundred years.The satras set up preserve antiques like weapons, utensils, jewellery and other items of cultural significance.The island has been the hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture, initiated around 15th century by the revered Assamese saint Srimanta Sankardeva and his disciple Madhavdeva. Many Xatras or monasteries constructed by the saint still survive and represent the colourful Assamese culture.: by colour, Views[1204]
         		 A man performing the dramatic art plays of Sattriya called Ankiya Bhona were first written in the 15th century primarily from episodes of the Mahabaratha and the Ramayana: two Indian epic, here in Majuli river island, the cultural capital and the cradle of Assamese civilization for the past five hundred years.: by colour, Views[1144]
         		 For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.: by mrinal, Views[320]
         		 Sunrise offered a very beautiful spectacle; the water was quite unruffled, but the motion communicated by the tides was so great that, although there was not a breath of air stirring, the sea heaved slowly with a grand and majestic motion.: by mrinal, Views[288]
         		 Urban development in India... will be the biggest sunrise industry that any country has seen in any part of the world.: by mrinal, Views[209]
     
    For most people, we often marvel at the beauty of a sunrise or the magnificence of a full moon, but it is impossible to fathom the magnitude of the universe that surrounds us.: by mrinal, Views[424]
         		 For me optimism is two lovers walking into the sunset arm in arm. Or maybe into the sunrise - whatever appeals to you.: by mrinal, Views[690]
         		 Love is all over the nature of udaypur: by arpanmajumder, Views[411]
         		 Reward from Nature for the local people: by arpanmajumder, Views[351]
         		 Local fisher man is busy in his work: by arpanmajumder, Views[333]
     
    Local fisher man is busy in his work: by arpanmajumder, Views[390]
         		 Local children are playing in sea beach: by arpanmajumder, Views[483]
         		 Love is all over the nature of udaypur: by arpanmajumder, Views[134]
         		 The Prize of hard work: by arpanmajumder, Views[137]
         		 Local fisher man is busy in his work: by arpanmajumder, Views[207]
     
    Local fisher man is busy in his work: by arpanmajumder, Views[145]
         		 Local children are playing in sea beach: by arpanmajumder, Views[132]
         		 My looks are enough to create a spell.: by seethrough, Views[320]
         		 The famous mathura holi telling the tales of colorful tradition.: by seethrough, Views[382]
         		 The kids of fishermen leave their play to take shelter. Distant boats wait.: by seethrough, Views[379]
     
    The ritual of head-shaving carried out by skilled hands.: by seethrough, Views[701]
         		 The warrior devotees take blessings from deities before they fight.: by seethrough, Views[375]
         		 Worshipping Meenakshi Amman - Standing on 6000 pillars is her powerful temple.: by sidart, Views[569]
         		 One among the 1000 pillars - A statue, as a pillar by itself.: by sidart, Views[733]
         		 God of Bharathanatiyam dance form - Natraj.: by sidart, Views[752]
     
    1000 pillar dancing arena - Natraj's turf.: by sidart, Views[378]
         		 Hindu priests perform Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi. Aarti is a pleasant ritual of worshipping river Ganga by waving the lamp in circular fashion, in clockwise manner around the deity. Every evening, thousands of devotees from all around the world come to see this special worship.: by moneysharma, Views[1026]
         		 A busy street in Varanasi during peak hours of travel. Locals generally prefer to travel on bicycles and motorcycles to commute, rather than using bigger vehicles due to narrow lanes and heavy traffic.: by moneysharma, Views[673]
         		 A view of Varanasi's cremation ghat, commonly known as Manikarnika Ghat. As per the Hindu mythology belief, the person who is cremated here on sandal wood logs, gets salvation (moksha) from the re-birth cycle. There are a huge number of dead bodies brought here every day for cremation and it also attracts a lot of International tourists where they view the cremation process either from a boat in river Ganges, or just walk across the ghat.: by moneysharma, Views[862]
         		 A tea vendor prepares lemon tea on coal fire in a locality of Varanasi. Though very uncommon at tea stalls in Varanasi, this lemon tea contains special herbs which has been proved good for health. : by moneysharma, Views[1472]
     
    People bathing and performing religious rituals during dawn at the Ghat (shore) of river Ganges in Varanasi, India. Varanasi is the world's oldest living city on this earth, known for its cultures, heritage & traditions and also known as spiritual capital of India.: by moneysharma, Views[593]
         		 Beauty in reflection, the Golden Temple: by mariasd, Views[283]
         		 Sunset at the Taj, Taj Mahal at its serene beauty.: by mariasd, Views[373]
         		 The holy inscriptions making taj a memory: by mariasd, Views[317]
         		 The walk through lights and darks at Qutub: by mariasd, Views[285]
     
    Exploring the peace within: by mariasd, Views[261]
         		 Dhampur is a small town in Uttar Pradesh, India. Traveled from a coastal city in Tanzania, I never expected something that is more laidback. The township’s red brick houses and concrete houses give you a glimpse of the usual feel of this small Indian town. This modest and down to earth locality shows you “wheels” weave daily interactions. Bicycles, motorcycles, buses, scooters, buffalo or horse drawn carriage make the day roll out. : by averyfication, Views[1335]
         		 One of the most popular transportations in this town is a motorcycle or most popularly called by locals as “bike.” Most of the time those who are well-off possess a bike or it is used by men to carry on with their businesses.: by averyfication, Views[521]
         		 Another alternative to move around short distances within the town is a horse drawn carriage. : by averyfication, Views[349]
         		 These men are on their way to either collecting grasses to feed their home buffaloes or harvest sugarcanes with their tractors. : by averyfication, Views[306]
     
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