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    A happy Neha post pegging me with a snowball.... by: bonnie Views[823] Neha packing a mean snowball... by: bonnie Views[436] The 'fruit salad' strikes again (great for safety on mountain roads!) by: bonnie Views[436] Myna bird enjoying a solar panel perch in the sun... by: bonnie Views[1728] by: jacktrot Views[555]
     
    The two kids play at the children's park in Phnom Penh while their mother (in the background) sells refreshments outside. I wonder what their future holds; would they end up as hawkers too? by: divyagupta Views[928] He is poor but happy; he goes to a learning center. He is camera-shy but I managed to have him trade his million dollar smile for a candy. by: divyagupta Views[1695] He is below the poverty line and is picking up his mother's 'profession'. He is learning to beg. He and his sister look at tourists with hope in their eyes. I look at him and hope that India has a better future in store for hm. by: divyagupta Views[1309] State Tourism Hotel where we had special Central India Platter serving local dishes. The Hotel is built inside an old fort of the regional kings of the past. by: exeperience_photography Views[1153] Vishnu temple at Kahjuraho, the temple is also famous for its kamasutra carvings and lush green lawns surrounding it. by: exeperience_photography Views[3361]
     
    Women selling berries to passengers of train during a halt enroute to Khajuraho, Indian trains have a bad reputation because they keep stopping in middle of stations like in this case too, station is still a few miles away. by: exeperience_photography Views[1329] Each theyyam has a distinctive costume. This includes elaborate jewellery, body paints, make-up and most importantly gigantic headdresses or <i>mudi</i>. Extreme attention and care are given to to this aspect of the tradition. As time progresses, one can observe a change in the costume and headdress of the theyyam signifying a change in the ritual’s phase. by: jithinrk Views[508] The village elders or representatives of various houses and clans, seek blessings and advice from the theyyam towards the end of the ritual. The theyyam also distributes <i>prasādam<i> during the ritual. <i>Prasādam</i> is an offering of generosity to the Hindu deity, which is blessed and returned to the gathering. by: jithinrk Views[465] Seen above is the <i>kavu</i>, the village shrine where the ritual is performed. The theyyam chants and performs rituals to the deity. Sacrifices are also made. Seen alongside are the temple musicians. by: jithinrk Views[418] The agility and speed at which the theyyam moves keep the gathering spellbound. The complicated series of moves takes up to a decade of training to acquire. <br><br> While the event is of great religious intensity and significance and has sustained itself on the involvement and support of the local people, it is on a decline. This has been attributed mostly to the younger generation of families involved in the ritual moving away from home or seeking alternate labor. by: jithinrk Views[388]
     
    <i>Theyyam</i> is a tradition that is followed in the <i>Kolathunādu</i> region of Kerala, a southern state in India. It is unique as it brings in different castes together in a major form of worship at the <i>Kavu</i>, the shrine in a village and has traits that are known to date back to the neolithic and chalcolithic eras. The name derives from the Malayalam word <i>Deivam</i> meaning God. In the art forms <i>kathakali</i> and <i>Kūṭiyāṭṭaṃ</i>, actors play the part of god. But in theyyam, the performers actually become God, acquiring magical powers for the duration of the ceremony. <br><br> Seen above is the theyyam, <i>Gulikan</i>. The atmosphere is calm but the anticipation and waiting for what He would do next always raises a sense of excitement and fear. by: jithinrk Views[903] Often schools without desks and very old. Not every parent can afford school for your child, so there are many illiterate. Students are very neat and beautiful schoolform. Learn mixed in ages and all times are not enough teachers. Learn in school is proud of. India paints throughout. by: shantiom Views[849] The labour looking at the vastness of Arabian Sea after hard day's work. People enjoying the serenity of Alleppey Beach . by: abhinavdubey Views[686] Fisherman at work on the Seashore.The economy of the District revolves around Agriculture, Fishery and coir processing. by: abhinavdubey Views[331] Priest lighting the lamp at the premises of Goddess
     
    Boats are common mode of transportation for all. The District has 60% area under Water. by: abhinavdubey Views[613] Tourists enjoying the scenic and calm atmosphere amongst the nature's splendour at Lake all ppl a too religious - they have their Saint person Shri Sai Baba - almost everywhere by: aida_aiko Views[293] most of the indian ppl are so kind and ready to help - though they themselves dont know - but still trying to help by: aida_aiko Views[323] as u know India is famous for IT but whn i had the IT classes - they teach how to use Excel, Word and wht is www by: aida_aiko Views[286]
     
    that is normal - she is not homeless - she is just having a rest - isn't it wonderful :D by: aida_aiko Views[298] don't be surprised to see it - these a the holy animals - and they really walk along everywhere by: aida_aiko Views[454] the view from Tuk Tuk u can bargain with them - coz they usually say twice more as the actual price by: aida_aiko Views[281] so thin girls - but they do carry and it seems that it is so easy for them - that cans were full of water actually by: aida_aiko Views[350] you will see that all over India - they offer cold drinks - but better not to buy - whn u will see how they make the juice and ice - u will be shocked !!!! by: aida_aiko Views[332]
     
    aware !!! =))) by: aida_aiko Views[303] so - this is the place whr i was teaching and doing the research work and also attending lectures by: aida_aiko Views[345] i think tht all the women no matter young or old - a so strong, till the time i was there i saw a lot of them carrying smth on the head well in my country it is impossible for a grand person to do it !!! by: aida_aiko Views[418] several days after yje arrival to New-Delhi, NCR, India well they do carry gas - to the nearest petrol station to be filled in - and then back by: aida_aiko Views[434] Indian Road Transport Service by: nomadjerry Views[337]
     
    A mother in typical Assamese attire (including accessories like the umbrella and the bag) takes her daughter shopping for the big festival - the Durga Puja, where the Mother Goddess is worshipped in public places for 10 days, before being immersed in the river. Note the almost-ready idols in the background. by: assameseinmumbai Views[552] In Nagaon, a big town near the capital, Guwahati, one sees all kinds of races from across the North East, and across the border, too. This rickshaw-puller is from Bangladesh, and his kind (illegal immigrants) are not too welcome here. Somehow, they manage to make a living, despite the hostility. by: assameseinmumbai Views[983] Tea-pluckers make their way home after a long day, in time to cook for the family. by: assameseinmumbai Views[371] The meji, or pile of wood, is to be burned early in the morning, in mid-January. This is to mark the end of the winter harvest. My brother here never misses it. by: assameseinmumbai Views[666] Elephant safari in Kaziranga, Assam. This man is obviously a big shot, since he gets his own small elephant, and a bodyguard hanging on for dear life. by: assameseinmumbai Views[746]
     
    Destination complete, journey continues by: kamlesh Views[387] Unfolding path by: kamlesh Views[295] Ready to roll by: kamlesh Views[312] Old, Massive but Cute by: dlife Views[380] Storybook by: dlife Views[366]
     
    The beutiful Banyan Canopy by: dlife Views[409] Litteraly LATEST by: dlife Views[464] Kolhapuri Thali (food Plate) by: dlife Views[2420] Worn and weathered by sun and wind, curtains of prayer flags representating the five nature elements,are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. By hanging flags in high places the A man rests in-between his day job. by: 20supriya Views[285]
     
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