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    Relaxing on the beautiful Sam Sand Dunes in the Thar Desert! by: lilacriver Views[878] The crabs can talk too in India by: wanderlustkiera Views[303] Admiring the Karma Sutra temples of India by: wanderlustkiera Views[479] Working in a Bollywood movie in Mumbai. Movie is called Pyar (love) in Paris by: wanderlustkiera Views[531] During a long Indian train ride we witnessed some of the poor children feeding off leftovers - India the place of contrast. by: wanderlustkiera Views[892]
     
    Ann pumping water in Madurai, India by: annanderson Views[1485] During Holi many take it as an excuse to run wild and at times act inappropriately. Whilst most individuals of all ages tend to participate, you can occasionally catch the odd non-participating onlooker. There is a saying in India said during Holi that I feel is fitting here, NO MATTER HOW IT IS, YOU WILL HAVE TO LIVE IT!! : you have to live life, even if it is full of difficulties. (smoking old man sitting on bench on stree) by: roops223 Views[498] Holi is a flamboyant festival where coloured powder or watercolours are thrown on one another in celebration of the beginning of spring. Featured here is a mother and her child after hours of having been doused in the colour. by: zosogis Views[1259] A woman sweeps a long hall of the Fatephur Sikri complex in Agra by: olya Views[501]
     
    A man walks to work at the Akbar's Tomb monument in Delhi by: olya Views[652] A man uses native techniques to chisel a stone tile to be used for a walkway in the Red Fort, Delhi by: olya Views[956] A man floats by the Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur, removing trash from the site. by: olya Views[814] A woman sweeps a long hall of the Fatephur Sikri complex in Agra by: olya Views[496] Women taking a break from thoroughly sweeping the interior of the Amer Palace in Jaipur. by: olya Views[595]
     
    A man walks to work at the Akbar's Tomb monument in Delhi by: olya Views[564] A man uses native techniques to chisel a stone tile to be used for a walkway in the Red Fort, Delhi by: olya Views[472] A man floats by the Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur, removing trash from the site. by: olya Views[503] Women taking a break from thoroughly sweeping the interior of the Amer Palace in Jaipur. by: olya Views[509] A freshly painted family fishing boat floats loose after a storm by: judithannclancy Views[468]
     
    Manish smiles to the camera after sharing an afternoon together in Khajuraho. After all, India is one of the happiest places I've ever seen. They say India is one of the poorest places in the world. Poor is he who cannot appreciate what he has. That's not their case. by: unusmundus Views[1375] Fishermen in the beach of Goa, like everyday, exactly when the sun goes down. Everything follows its perfect rhythm in India. When you start to see the everyday life, you get to perceive this magical order, where it seems there is no order at all. You see all the notes of all these movements and you can hear this counterpoint of a perfect harmony and synchronicity. by: unusmundus Views[708] By the sweat of his brow, Gaurav carries the water to help his family. It's not an easy life. You can see the most beautiful and the hardest situations in modern India. by: unusmundus Views[765] Military at the entrance of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. India has those unique and beautiful souls. He was all day standing there with his Streets are a major place of commerce thoughout India; a place of social interaction and economic activity. Street markets are typically on the side of the roads, where women sit on the ground and sell one or two types of fruits and/or vegetables. by: isabelp Views[1210]
     
    Merchants are seen all over Indian cities and towns. Selling food, sweets and nuts via a cart is common practice and an important part of Indian daily life. This old man has been working and making a living with his wagon for over 50 years. by: isabelp Views[1375] It is very common to see barbers set up their Many blacksmiths can be seen working in the streets of India. They simply insert a grate into a hole dug in the ground and a simple hand crank blower is then usually operated by his wife or a son. Unfortunately this job alone is not enough to support a whole family thus it is usual for them to have a second occupation. by: isabelp Views[1139] Women make up about half of the construction labor force in India. Men do the heavy machinery and building work, while women carry the construction materials (sand, bricks and stones). While these women may look slim and weak, due to years of hard work, they have incredible physical strength. by: isabelp Views[1762] The contemporary life of this family in the Old City of Ahmedabad retains honour and privacy in often difficult conditions behind traditional customised architecture. This blue is connotative of Lord Krishna portraying subtle symbolism of religion and spirituality characteristic of the oldest surviving civilisation. The joy of the young girl and inquisitive nature of the women is a reflection of our attitude towards this image. by: nicolecrouchdesigns Views[1378]
     
    This homeless man wanders alone in the streets of the Old City of Ahmedabad amongst the buzz of the Kite Flying festival. Draped in the highest quality handmade textiles produced by India’s ancient artisanal techniques before the layered architectural backdrop provokes nostalgia. by: nicolecrouchdesigns Views[1446] The laneways of the Old City in Ahmedabad hold many stories of both ancient and contemporary life. A 200 year old dwelling built up against a 400 year old building joined to 600 year old architecture provides a visual feast of texture and colour. In contrast this family is amidst contemporary daily life oblivious to their everyday surroundings captivating my heart and how I will remember it forever and share it with the world through my lens. by: nicolecrouchdesigns Views[982] The city of Ahmedabad is famous for their Kite Flying festival in January. The string of the kites is dyed pink and laced with glass powder to competitively contest with other participants from the rooftops. This is a celebration of the end of the winter months welcoming in summer. The contrast between the ancient architecture juxtaposed with the contemporary synthetic dye used for the traditional festival reveals the layers of India’s extensive history and cultural strength. by: nicolecrouchdesigns Views[1389] The lotus flower is the national flower of India. Here it is being sold in the markets of the Old City of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat in western India. The lotus flower is in many ways emblematic of ancient Indian mythology and symbolises purity despite growing in unclean conditions. The language barrier does not disguise the optimistic spirit of the Indian culture epitomised by the lotus. by: nicolecrouchdesigns Views[2057] The beginning of Dharavi Slum, one of the biggest Indian slums with an estimated population between 600.000 and 1.000.000 people, situated in the economical heart of the sub-continent, Mumbai. Despite being famous for the movie
     
    Along with the ship sets sail hundreds of desires & dreams, in the eyes of these fishermen and their loved ones ashore. by: sonukumar Views[354] Not knowing where the blue monster will steer their destiny, they still set forth with strong grit in their hearts to master their own journey by: sonukumar Views[349] Isolated from the world and living in their own niche, these fishermen have befriended the sea that engulfs their loneliness within itself. by: sonukumar Views[435] Every morning, once the weather clears, the fishermen set sail to earn their livelihood by: sonukumar Views[363] The
     
    The street is a major place of commerce throughout India and it is not just unique to merchants. Barbers cluster in their respective spots along alleys, streets and highways. Their barber chairs accommodate their patrons and human hair meets dry earth throughout the day. by: barber Views[1254] Rustic charm meets a brand new hair style as this barber grooms his subject with the precision of a surgeon. Huts like this are a common place for barbers and often a community of five or six barbers huts can be seen, with all the barbers sharing banter and trade between them. by: barber Views[2020] On the road to Agra we stopped to interrupt this barber enjoying the afternoon breeze behind his curtain, he calmly and happily obliged to having his portrait taken. Barbers in India exude a sense of calm, a must when wielding a razor sharp cut throat blade. by: barber Views[1318] very cheap market....Pondicherry..... these pots looked a bit like a contemporary art installation by: avalyn Views[1005] Chai spot opposite the ashram..... THE BEST! by: avalyn Views[392]
     
    original temple towers in Tiru, 1000 years old seen from a walk to Skand ashram on the mountain: Arunachala: believed to be the embodiment of Shiva by: avalyn Views[751] peacock on the roof of the ashram by: avalyn Views[1153] dawn in Tiru after walking the Giri Pradakshina, a 14 km trek around the sacred mountain, Arunachala under the full moon, guaranteed to destroy all ego. by: avalyn Views[832] too hot to do anything but sleep....our favourite rooftop, eating spot, surprisingly wonderful salads, crroissants and coffee..... not the India I expected (Shanti Cafe, Tiruvanamalai) by: avalyn Views[593] the shoe walla......he probably made 6 months wage out of our dusty sandals and he became one of our friends....delightful by: avalyn Views[527]
     
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