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    Buddha Purnima, 25th May 2010 by: berossus Views[587] The dome of Shanti Stupa, Leh, Ladakh by: berossus Views[571] The dome of Shanti Stupa, Leh, Ladakh by: berossus Views[582] Waiting for a (bactrian - left over from the closure of hte Silk Route) camel in the Nubra valley, Ladakh, India by: berossus Views[622] Raw culinary materials displayed upon the region of India by: makaman Views[611]
     
    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[1028] Fate of the Gods - For the sake of efficiency (with constant traffic of life-sized deities arriving at the ghat throughout the day), the deities are fished out of the water feet from where they were dumped. A microcosmic ritual mirroring the Hindu belief in reincarnation, the gods are added to the divine pile of cloth and clay, waiting, as they must, another 51 weeks to be reborn for next year's Durga Puja. by: fahyje Views[1128] Baptism - After the deities have been on display in elaborate and colourful dress around the city for the festival week, they are brought back to the Ganges. For this whole day, there are several popular ghats along the river bank where truckloads of locals arrive amid the throng of bhajans and the ecstasy of celebration. Colourful powder is thrown in the air, as people sing and dance in the street. Once the deities are offloaded, the men bring them down to the water. A microcosm of the Hindu idea of reincarnation, once the festival is over, the deities are unceremoniously and dumped in the Ganges, from whence they came. by: fahyje Views[1311] The Face of God - While most of the artists in the area are working on larger than life sized deities, there are some who work on smaller scales. Again, each piece is treated with the reverence and care that you would expect of a proud parent. Everything is done by hand. by: fahyje Views[1094] In God's Image - Layers of this clay are added to wooden frames, built to support several deities in standard poses, normally representing popular episodes from the epics. The attention to detail required of these artists means that this is tedious work and though the festival itself lasts only a week, the work goes on throughout the year. by: fahyje Views[1109]
     
    Grapes of Wrath - Kumortuli is an old quarter of Kolkata where families of artists have been working for generations, producing the most beautiful clay deities for the festival of Durga Puja. These deities are born of the Ganges and will be returned to the Ganges. The process begins by gathering clay from the banks of the river, and stomping it into a workable consistency, usually throughout the sweltering summer months. by: fahyje Views[1229] Following Tradition! by: nuk Views[452] Colour Bomb! by: nuk Views[501] Round and Round! by: nuk Views[466] Dance Trance! by: nuk Views[454]
     
    steam puttu until steam release through lid by: adventuresofachildlikewonder Views[1119] fill puttu maker with puttu and coconut flakes by: adventuresofachildlikewonder Views[1934] Mixing puttu: rice flour, salt, coconut flakes and water with hand by: adventuresofachildlikewonder Views[2058] I still feel somewhat uncomfortable with myself for taking this shot as it appears so exploitative at first glance, but this woman had been so proud and eager to get a photograph of her baby that I couldn’t refuse. But this was exactly the sense of acceptance that I felt within the Kalimpong community. These people are so strong, with an incredible adaptability to whatever dilemmas come their way. by: juliezhuphotography Views[748]
     
    This was the first time I had visited a developing country, and in hindsight I'm so glad it was India. Within the first day I'd had a breakdown when the reality of extreme poverty hit me. And yet reaching the more secluded hills of Kalimpong, I witnessed the positive side of poverty. The appreciation that the people had for every little thing was and is something to learn from. One of my biggest learnings was how universal certain traits of humanity were. For instance, the motherly love and pride in this photograph is a familiar subject matter, something we can recognise immediately without needing to know anything more. While India as a 'place' was completely unfamiliar to me, motherly love was as familiar as anything, leaving me questioning the concept of 'place' as location. by: juliezhuphotography Views[896] I can still hear the chuckle of this old woman as we trekked past her home on the side of a hugely steep mountain. Here she is captured pensive, though moments later she would laugh at me trying to take photographs of the dogs lazing at her feet. What I found in the Kalimpong community was a simple contentment with life, free from what we could actually accurately label #firstworldproblems, minor problems of the developed world which we blow far out of proportion. I think it's also very important to emphasise the agency of these people, recognising that they have hopes, fears, and lives as vivid as anyone else. by: juliezhuphotography Views[933] In the backdrop of Ratnagiri Hill is the smoke coming out from 'Choolah'. Traders come prepared for 2 weeks to live in this open field till their business transcation is done of buying or selling livestock. This open field on the foothills of Ratnagiri becomes their Home as well Office for 2 weeks in November. by: thirdeyeview Views[634] A Trader with his wife cooking dinner in the open field. In the evening you can see all over the trading field make shift 'Choolah' (cooking stove). Some traders come with their wives and few come with their friends but most of them cook their own food. by: thirdeyeview Views[778] Lifestyles of the people here are bound to the Dal lake. People commute to around the lake by boat. by: srinagar_kashmir Views[770]
     
    Most popular activities that tourists cannot miss are cruise sightseeing along the lake to see the traditional lifestyle. by: srinagar_kashmir Views[1024] Every morning the man will serve fresh vegetables which planted in the lake to the floating market and exchange goods. by: srinagar_kashmir Views[791] Kashmir ... the land of conflict. But the other side has very beautiful natural resources are hidden. One of them is the Dal Lake, a large freshwater lake in the center of the capital in Srinagar city. Many boat houses are opened for tourist. by: srinagar_kashmir Views[1496] After exchange the goods in the morning market the old man is relaxing himself by take a ‘Baraku’ that is the most popular tobacco in Kashmir. by: srinagar_kashmir Views[1105] “Balancing with Nature”. The role of nature and people’s responsibility towards it is still unclear it seems in many parts of southern India. This river runs along the edge of Saraguru and while it is revered (a temple can be seen in the middle of the river) and valued for its role in agricultural irrigation and domestic uses, certain practices such as washing clothes along the bank introduces soaps and toxins into the water. This is affecting some of the fish populations and degrading the health of the ecosystem. Without the proper infrastructure to change those practices though, it is a hard battle to fight. by: jbatryn Views[1127]
     
    “Fresh meat”. Another shop keeper was weighing and sorting fish when we passed by. Like the other shop keepers we met, he was eager to share his work with us. When we stopped to see what he was doing, he told us to wait and he would show us how he cleans and prepares the fish. His skilled hands didn’t hesitate as he peeled back the scales, pulled the head off and cut the meat into pieces to be sold. by: jbatryn Views[1846] “Eager to share”. While wandering through the shop-lined streets in Saraguru, we stopped to ask some of the shopkeepers if we could take pictures of their colorful shops. The language barrier was overcome with gestures and smiles, and when they saw that we were interested in their shops and their work, they were more than happy to open up to us and share about their livelihoods. They proudly showed their large piles of cotton outside and then motioned for us to follow them to another building where they had a large pile of lentil-like grain, which they again proudly showcased. So much can be said sometimes without understanding a single word. by: jbatryn Views[1230] “Cotton a trap”. Cotton is grown near Saraguru and it is fairly common to see trucks overloaded with large bags of cotton passing through the narrow streets. Cotton is a very labor intensive crop and one of the local men said that many parents do not want their children to continue in farming. Instead, the children are encouraged to become doctors or engineers, where they can enjoy an easier life. Partly due to this, more and more people are moving away from the rural areas to find work in those fields and farm owners are finding it increasingly harder to find labor to help run the farms. by: jbatryn Views[1314] “Main Street”. The village of Saraguru is located in southern India and is a mix of old and new. Many people have cell phones but lack reliable electricity or plumbing and the road is shared between overloaded trucks, bicycles, and people and livestock walking. Life is simpler, but it is a welcome alternative to the fast paced hustle and bustle of city life for many. by: jbatryn Views[1831] The never ending fields. The shy smile. The poise. The elegance. Girls will be girls! Captured for life at my village, Aajgaon, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, India. by: munira_india Views[1519]
     
    Travelling doesn't always mean going to fancy places. I don't just transport myself to work each day, I travel. Captured for life in the local trains, the lifeline of the city at Mumbai, India. by: munira_india Views[1048] In India, you don't always need to travel to find God - he comes home ever Ganesh Chaturthi. Here, we see Lord Ganesha moortis in the making. Captured for life at Mumbai, India. by: munira_india Views[898] Make your own sunshine. Capture for life at - Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India by: munira_india Views[1125] In India, every wall tells a story. A capture for life at Varanasi, a city on the banks of the famous river Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, India by: munira_india Views[904] The tracks make perfect benches when it's break time for the men who live in and near the slums of Haridwar, India. by: jessicajhill Views[808]
     
    A father and son slowly prepare the family vegetable stand for the day, just below their home along the railway. by: jessicajhill Views[768] A railway quick stop owner rests with a newspaper, just below his home where his son awaits a train. by: jessicajhill Views[683] From her cement perch overlooking the railroad tracks, a woman waits for dishes and laundry to dry. by: jessicajhill Views[959] Life is slow around the railway tracks of Haridwar, India. Cows and trash line the way, as in many towns across India. by: jessicajhill Views[871] Goa is the smallest state of India,located in West India. The church we see in the snap is PANAJI CHURCH,located in the state capital Panaji. Goa is a former Portuguese province,so people can see old Portuguese architechture here there in the state.Goa is famous for its old churches which was built during the Portuguese rule. by: artist-mukherjee Views[1865]
     
    The elderly sit on the front porches of the houses or common verandah's to discuss various topics like the rising food prices, falling values in politics, insubordinate & disrespectful youth etc. by: photojournal Views[942] Many elderly people from across India go to Varanasi and spend their last days and wait for death to arrive. It is not an exaggeration to say that almost half a million of such people reside in this oldest & holiest of cities for Hindus in India. by: photojournal Views[1043] At least once in a life time, visit Varanasi and take a holy dip in the river Ganges - this is what a typical Hindu believes in India. Especially, the elderly wait for an opportunity to visit Varanasi, irrespective of their old age, health condition, financial situation etc. by: photojournal Views[777] It is not uncommon to find a widowed elderly woman on the ghats of Varanasi. Most of them find a place at old age homes in the city or earn their livelihood by selling 'chai' (tea) and just live by the ghats under a temporarily arranged hut. by: photojournal Views[906] It is easy to get lost in the narrow alleys of the ancient maze like city of Varanasi and one often finds a kind smiling gentleman who patiently explains the way to reach a place. by: photojournal Views[773]
     
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