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    It’s inevitable for confrontation with whole world, and war begins- only to diminished the golden era. They fought-they wins-they lose, but Humanity was at stack. Story is engraved in laterite stone.: by sirshendu, Views[249]
         		 Malls kings nurture culture, music, Literature. It’s typically their courtyard for assembly of masters of those arts. : by sirshendu, Views[286]
         		 Its a tell of king & kingdom, The greying past's whispers to vibrant present. The Malla kings rules here for 1000 years .Its Mallbhum-the terracotta temples build in 17-18th century. Classic style of Bengal architecture: by sirshendu, Views[740]
         		 DREAM I could feel the heat of their ultimate dream and passion to be like one of their senior Pahalwan who represented India in Olympics, when I found a gently preserved hand-drawn Olympic logo on the wall of young wrestlers’ restroom.: by sayantanacharya, Views[427]
         		 CHOTU and SUSHIL Young Kushti practitioners are supposed to lead a life like Brahmachari. Brahmacharya is a vow to abstinent, a virtuous way of life. Over the years, subtle changes are being observed in the Brahmachari life of Kushti Pahalwans, like the appearance of cell phones, toothbrushes, music players and some other modern gadgets. Apart from their routine Kushti training, younger wrestlers like Chotu and Sushil go to school, play football and enjoy dancing to the tunes of current Bollywood songs.: by sayantanacharya, Views[1292]
     
    LANGOT The langot is the traditional costume of Kushti. The 'saffron' colour of langot signifies ‘sacrifice’. It is a small piece of cloth used to cover human genitals. It allows flexibility and increases the degrees of freedom of a wrestler. Also it allows maximum possible contact of one’s body with the specially prepared soil, which is known for its anti-septic properties. Now a days, Mats and Nylon made sports costumes are also coming into picture along with Soil pit and langots. : by sayantanacharya, Views[3459]
         		 PRACTICE A day of a Kushti proficient starts at 4 o’clock in the morning with morning jog, rope climbing and other warm-up exercises followed by dummy fights in the soil pit. On an average, the practice session lasts for 9-10 hours everyday.: by sayantanacharya, Views[814]
         		 PAHALWAN After 12 long years of hardship, dedication, practice, sacrifice and regularity, a kushti professional is entitled to be a Pahalwan. After becoming a Pahalwan, one can participate in national level competitions. A ‘Pahalwan’ is a prestigious title in numerous villages of Maharashtra. Village heads often take pride in inviting Pahalwans for competitions held in their villages.: by sayantanacharya, Views[705]
         		 Tokyo. A time when prams were only used for children.: by netra, Views[201]
         		 His shop protects his torso. : by netra, Views[167]
     

         		 Repair, reuse. : by netra, Views[209]
         		 The hand that toils.: by netra, Views[174]
         		 by shivarajvanshi, Views[77]
         		 Long Leaps - for local moonshine drink made from fermented tree sap: by anishdua, Views[234]
     
    I Eat the Heat - Coated in used truck oil and grease on a scorching hot day: by anishdua, Views[208]
         		 Cooking up Texure: by anishdua, Views[208]
         		 Flask of Booze anyone: by anishdua, Views[225]
         		 Colorful moving peaceful Music: by anishdua, Views[232]
         		 A saint who stood still at the same place even till I left.He was definitely thinking something I thought to ask but it seemed like I would interrupt him in the midst of his divine thoughts may be he is observing the ways of life or possibly hoping for the better future of Varanasi. Anyways once you choose hope, anything is possible.: by shivarajvanshi, Views[226]
     
    The Ganga which is considered as the most sacred river of india with an ironical fact that it was ranked as the 5th most polluted river in the world in 2007.A river which not only has religious importance but also serves as a lifeline for millions of indians who live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs.The dead Animal carcass floating in the river is like a wound in our heart for the fact that this is the water we drink.: by shivarajvanshi, Views[323]
         		 In Hindu traditions, cremation is one of the rites of passage and the Ghats of Varanasi are considered one of the auspicious locations for this ritual. This is one of the cremation ghats which reflects the fact that death is the destination we all share.About an average of 80 bodies per day are cremated on various Varanasi Ghats; This practice has become controversial for the pollution it causes to the river. In many cases, the cremation is done elsewhere and only the ashes are dispersed into the river near these Ghats.: by shivarajvanshi, Views[601]
         		 Varanasi city has nearly 100 ghats(riverfront steps leading to the bank of river).Most of the Ghats are bathing and puja ceremony ghats,while a few are used exclusively as cremation sites.This is Kedar Ghat which is used as a bathing and puja ceremony ghat.Where one can observe the vibrant elements of human characteristics and their believes on almighty.: by shivarajvanshi, Views[314]
         		 Dragon- and damselflies are found in huge number in the forests close to water: by swayamsiddha, Views[207]
         		 Snipe buries its head trying to hide in the reeds that dot the lagoon's borders: by swayamsiddha, Views[189]
     
    Whiskered Terns herd settle close to nets laid by locals to catch fish: by swayamsiddha, Views[161]
         		 Northern Pintails are some of the many migratory birds found in Chilika lagoon: by swayamsiddha, Views[201]
         		 Varanasi also known as Kashi, is an Indian city on the banks of river Ganga. The Ganga is considered as the holiest river in India with massive spiritual, religious and ritual significance.It is believed that death at Varanasi brings salvation. It attracts about 3 million domestic and 200,000 foreign tourists annually.: by shivarajvanshi, Views[397]
         		 A sacred diya floats past our boat. Varanasi is one of the most important places in the worship of Diwali because it is located where the Ganga turns north (flows backwards in Hindu tradition). Candles and lights are put out to welcome the Gods out of the darkness. It was near to impossible to capture this shot because we were on a powerboat zooming past, but I was extremely happy to get this picture because it is such a critical part of the celebration. The diyas represent parts of sun, the cosmic giver of light and energy to all life. : by willow_post, Views[537]
         		 Along the Ganges a joyous crowd came together to set off fireworks. The whole festival reminded me of a giant party from the time of sunrise to well past 3am the next morning. I was told feuds are set aside and enemies hug on this day to honor the return of the god Rama. There were quite literally hundreds of thousands of people along the banks of the Ganges. This photo was taken from a boat capturing the festivities along the ghats (the steps leading down to the Ganges). A candle, light, of person, filled every inch of space for miles. : by willow_post, Views[534]
     
    Because Diwali is celebrated on the new moon the sky is eerily dark compared to the rest of the lit up city. Each family decorates their homes from top to bottom in string lights and candles, accompanied by fireworks and music. I have never been around so much noise and light at the same time. The air is heavy with the smell of smoke and fire, so much so that in the morning I could not see from my house to the temple across the street. The sounds of gleeful shouting and REALLY loud fireworks from over 1 million people were incredible. : by willow_post, Views[426]
         		 Like Christmas in the United States, Diwali has become a highly capitalized on holiday. In this photo I like the juxtaposition of the shadows from the rising sun onto a newspaper selling “Hot Diwali Deals” as we created the Rangoli. In my mind this was a metaphor of the old traditions winning out as my mom used the newspaper to pick up the excess sand she spilled, paying no attention to what it was selling. : by willow_post, Views[373]
         		 I chose to study abroad in Varanasi, India for several reasons. It is one of the oldest living cities in the world and the holiest pilgrimage site in Hinduism. Before coming I knew I would get to partake in Diwali…the festival of color and lights. This is a picture of my host father and sister creating a Rangoli for the festival. Diwali is the celebration of Rama's coming, and signifies the victory of light over darkness. It is celebrated by the marriage of Ganesh-ji and Lakshmi. The Rangoli is a sand drawing created as a sacred welcoming for Lakshmi to enter the home and bless all inside. While the festival preparations extend over a period of five days, the main celebration coincides with the new moon (literally light vs. the dark). I was fortunate enough to celebrate this day with my host family because while so much of the visual beauty is outside, the sacred rituals are done in the home. Watching the older generation pass ancient traditions on to the new generation was something to behold. : by willow_post, Views[442]
         		 Hugging his shawl tight against the winter, this flower walla observes Mandi life with a smoke.: by katemartin, Views[172]
         		 The flower wallas huddle to keep warm among the riot of colour.: by katemartin, Views[198]
     
    Mud and flower waste are churned by hundreds of stomping feet at the Phool Mandi.: by katemartin, Views[212]
         		 The marigolds await the weighing machine.: by katemartin, Views[207]
         		 Flower petals ready for transport to temples all over Delhi, where they will adorn deities in worship.: by katemartin, Views[214]
         		 Hornbill Feast: by sikkim, Views[163]
         		 Greased Bamboo Pole Climbing: by sikkim, Views[451]
     
    Naga Tribal shadow: by sikkim, Views[204]
         		 Piglet catching competion {Run-Piggy-Run}: by sikkim, Views[140]
         		 Naga Tribes Heritage Village: by sikkim, Views[127]
         		 bugbazar ghat: by asish-chn, Views[240]
         		 bugbazar: by asish-chn, Views[237]
     
    digha: by asish-chn, Views[239]
         		 bugbazar: by asish-chn, Views[238]
         		 Ramjibanpur: by asish-chn, Views[239]
         		 In the land of spirituality, I realized how a monastery plays a central role for those who seek monastic life. It accepts so many people from different stages of their lives and provides resources, environment and discourse which help them achieve a common goal of enlightenment through Buddhist sensitivities. It certainly is a symbol of life, symbol of hard work, persistence and ability to aspire.: by rajat, Views[395]
         		 Yonden Sangpo is one of the most experienced monks in the Monastery. He left his regular job and married life to become a monk. “There are no set rules to follow Buddhism. It is a process to achieve inner peace which can be done by training your mind through spiritual practice.” To him, meditating minds are like mountains. Still. Formidable in face of strong winds. Vulnerable to time. Changing every moment in accordance with nature.: by rajat, Views[450]
     
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