Reflections of Taj Mahal.
The garden uses raised pathways that divide each of the four quarters of the garden into 16 sunken parterres or flowerbeds. A raised marble water tank at the center of the garden, halfway between the tomb and gateway with a reflecting pool on a north-south axis, reflects the image of the mausoleum. The raised marble water tank is called al Hawd al-Kawthar, in reference to the "Tank of Abundance" promised to Muhammad. Due to its shape, the dome is often called an onion dome or amrud (guava dome). The marble dome that surmounts the tomb is the most spectacular feature.The Taj MahaltajTaj mahalfinest Mughal architectureIslamicIndianPersianarchitectural stylesiconeternal lovelove storyMughal EmperorShah JahanbegamwifeMumtaz Mahalmausoleummarblegemsstonesgardentombmotifgeometric designssandstonecomplexAgraUttar PradeshstateUPNorth India10025529invert
Odissi dancers of the Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark Beach shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival and close to the famous Konark Sun temple.
These dancers have been mentored by the renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival and the organizers, take a look at: http://konarkfestival.com/ and http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkbeachodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.orgwww.konarkfestival.com
India: "Simply Old": This old man was sitting at the corner outside his house and watching everyone passing by. Took permission to take his picture. Image taken in a village near Nagpur, Maharashtra. Jan 2007.
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From Village & Rural
Haryanvi artists who did a traditional dance performance of Haryana State at the Chaupal at the Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, musical performances, handicrafts on display & sale and and a lot of fun & excitement for everyone.
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Odissi dancers of the Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark Beach shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival and close to the famous Konark Sun temple.
These dancers have been mentored by the renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival and the organizers, take a look at: http://konarkfestival.com/ and http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkbeachodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.orgwww.konarkfestival.com
Odissi dancers of the Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark Beach shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival and close to the famous Konark Sun temple.
These dancers have been mentored by the renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival and the organizers, take a look at: http://konarkfestival.com/ and http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkbeachodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.orgwww.konarkfestival.com
Portrait of artist from Uzbekistan at the Surajkund Crafts Mela.
Surajkund Crafts Mela 2011 held near Delhi in Faridabad, Haryana, North India. The annual Suraj Kund Mela (fair) is an event held in February each year where artisans, craftsmen, musicians & dancers come together and entral thousands of visitors. It is also a great shopping bonanza and delight to the palate with the range of food.surajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiaandra pradeshandrapradeshapdancerdanceartistmusiciansperformerfestivalannualeventgirlsboysindianruralsale2011
From Surajkund Crafts Mela, Haryana (Delhi), India, Feb 2011
Close up shots of the iguana at Bali Zoo.
Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.zoofamousfamosfamusbaliindonesiaIndonesianislandubudtourist destinationrenownedhighly developed Balinese HinduhindureligionHinduismmonekylizardlionorangutangbirdsIguana09063213
From Indonesia, Bali
Water palace of the Maharajas of Jaipur as seen from Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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From Beach, Lakes & Sea
Behind closed doors. Old latch & lock in Goa, India.
From Still Life
Dancers from Guru Gangadhar Pradhan's Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark beach in Orissa.
Shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.Guru Gangadhar PradhandancersKonark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya Mandapkonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010
Dancers and students of dance at the Gurukul mark the introduction.
The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from February, 19th to 23rd, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.
The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/
The festival takes place in an open-air auditorium and enlivens the spirit of the sculptures of Konark temple which is just a short distance away. The festival brings in the spirit of merry to all the onlookers. The music reverberates and combined with the sounds of the ankle bells of the dancers enthralls the audiences. The elegant steps and expressions of the dancers makes the event so captivating that no one can ever forget it.Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar Pradhankonarkorissaodissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFebruary 19 to 232010
Naga Sadhu with his chillam at Kumbh Mela, Haridwar.
Kumbh Mela is the biggest religious gatherings on the planet which takes places on the banks of the river Ganga. The number of pilgrims this year is expected to exceed around five million since the first day Jan 14 till the time it concludes on April 28, 2010. The auspicious days of the shahi snan or royal baths usually draw hundreds of thousands of devotees to the Har Ki Paudi and other banks of the river. Uttarakhand. North India.nagasadhumonksmokechillamchilamfirerudrakshmalarosaryMaha Kumbh MelaHaridwarKumbh Melabiggest religious gatheringbanks of river GangapilgrimsHinduHindusreligiousbathsnanwash sinsauspiciousmillionsJan 14April 282010shahi snanroyal bathsdevoteesHar Ki Paudiriver banksUKUttarakhandNorth India
View of the main structure of the magistic Taj Mahal complex from the entrance - The Great gate (Darwaza-i rauza)—gateway. The complex is bounded on three sides by crenellated red sandstone walls, with the river-facing side left open. The central focus of the complex is the tomb. This large, white marble structure stands on a square plinth and consists of a symmetrical building with an iwan (an arch-shaped doorway) topped by a large dome and finial. Like most Mughal tombs, the basic elements are Persian in origin. Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP), India.
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Dancer from Goverdhan (Mathura) who perform the Birj Ki Holi (Radha Kishan) near the open theatre called Chaupal at the Suraj Kund Crafts Mela which is an annual fair held near Delhi in February. Visitors get to experience folk dances, handicrafts and taste lots of delicious food.
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The Konark Dance & Music Festival held from Feb 19 to 23, 2010 was organized by Konark Natya Mandap.
The objectives of the Konark Natya Mandap are to preserve, promote, and project the rich cultural heritage of Orissa and to infuse cultural awareness in the minds of all. Started with painstaking efforts of Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, an internationally renowned Odissi dance teacher. 2010 was the silver jubilee year of the festival. For more details see http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/Konark Dance Music FestivalKonark Natya MandapGuru Gangadhar PradhanKonarkOrissaOdissidancemusicfestivallive performanceculturaltraditionalorganizedpreservepromoteprojectrich cultural heritageOrissa stateinternationallyrenownedOdissi dance teacherhttpwww.konarknatyamandap.orgFeb 19 to 2320100010021981
Odissi dancers of the Konark Natya Mandap at the Konark Beach shot during the Konark Dance & Music Festival and close to the famous Konark Sun temple.
These dancers have been mentored by the renowned Odissi dance teacher Guru Gangadhar Pradhan who unfortunately passed away last year. For more details on the festival and the organizers, take a look at: http://konarkfestival.com/ and http://www.konarknatyamandap.org/konarkbeachodissidancemusicculturaltraditionalkonark natya mandapguru gangadhar pradhanrich cultural heritageorissa stateodissi danceteacherwww.konarknatyamandap.orgwww.konarkfestival.com
Sadhu (medicant) with his orange robe near Pashupatinath Mandir, Kathmandu, Nepal. These sadhus sit at the temple gates and ask for offerings from devotees. Not all of them are true seekers and some are just dressed up to collect money from innocent people.
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"Liquid of life": Water is a vital life-line for humans particularly for those living in rural India where getting potable water can be very difficult. The villagers use sand bags to block a stream and fill water in large cans to be taken on bullock carts to the village about 5 Kms away. Jan 2007.
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From Village & Rural
Dancers perform at the masked dance event at the Paro Tsechu Festival of Dance held in Paro, Bhutan. This is the biggest and most spectacular Buddhist festival celebration.
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From Bhutan
The dance troupe from Tajikistan had around six different dance performances, Dilorom Sattorova, teacher of ‘Taji’ dance group ‘Jahonoro’ expressed that their work was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd. The dancers wore their traditional robes with intricate embroidery and long sleeves which covered their hands completely keeping in mind the Islamic roots. It was their first time in India.
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Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.
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From Indonesia, Bali
Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
From After Dark
India: Close up portrait of an elderly person. This old man had a very staid expression and looked like he had seen many ups and down in his life. Sitting outside his house, he was watching as the people passed by in a village near Nagpur, Maharashtra. Jan 2007.
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From Photo Exhibition - "Below the Poverty Line" @ DRIK, Dhaka 23rd-30th Sep, 2007
India: "Simply Old": This old man was sitting at the corner outside his house and watching everyone passing by. Took permission to take his picture. Image taken in a village near Nagpur, Maharashtra. Jan 2007.
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From Photo Exhibition - "Below the Poverty Line" @ DRIK, Dhaka 23rd-30th Sep, 2007
Close up of the slithering python snake at Bali Zoo.
Bali Zoo, Singapadu (near Ubud), Bali. Situated in the cultural heart of Bali, the zoo is only 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 45 minutes from the tourist areas of Kuta.zoofamousfamosfamusbaliindonesiaIndonesianislandubudtourist destinationrenownedhighly developed Balinese HinduhindureligionHinduismmonekylizardlionorangutangbirdsIguana09063282
From Indonesia, Bali
Young boy in a village in rural India in the state of Maharashtra.
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Konark Sun Temple (also called the Black Pagoda), Orissa.
Konark Sun Temple in Orissa belongs to the Kalinga school of Indian temples and was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th Century. This world heritage site temple takes the form of a colossal chariot of Surya (Sun) drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of exquitely decorated wheels. Surya has been a popular deity in India since the Vedic perios. Thousands of sculptured images depict deities, celestial and human musicians, dancers, lovers, and myriad scenes of courtly life, ranging from hunts and military battles to the pleasures of courtly relaxation. The temple is famous for its erotic stone sculptures, which can be found primarily on the second level of the porch structure.Konark Sun TemplekonarkOrissaodissiKalingaIndian templeKing NarasimhadevaEastern Ganga Dynasty13th Centuryworld heritage sitetemplecolossal chariotSuryaSunhorsesexquitely decorated wheelsdeityVedic periosthousands of sculptured imagesdepictdeitiescelestialmusiciansdancerslovershuntsmilitary battleseroticsexual imagessexual positionseroticaerotic artsexcopulateintercourselove makingnakednudestone sculpturesporch structureHinduIndia0010024689
Masked dance at the Paro Tseche Festival of Dance. Paro, Bhutan. South Asia
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From Portraits & People
Dancer at the Suraj Kund Mela which is an annual fair held near Delhi.
The Taj Mahal (Hindi: ताज महल Persian/Urdu: تاج محل) is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Indian and Persian architectural styles. But over and aove that the Taj is an icon of eternal love. A love story between the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and his begam (wife) Mumtaz Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later. Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh state (UP), North India.
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From Architecture
Dayal Sangeet Academy group from Rasulgargh, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa at Surakund Mela.
Surajkund Crafts Mela 2011 held near Delhi in Faridabad, Haryana, North India. The annual Suraj Kund Mela (fair) is an event held in February each year where artisans, craftsmen, musicians & dancers come together and entral thousands of visitors. It is also a great shopping bonanza and delight to the palate with the range of food.surajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiaandra pradeshandrapradeshapdancerdanceartistmusiciansperformerfestivalannualeventgirlsboysindianruralsale2011
From Surajkund Crafts Mela, Haryana (Delhi), India, Feb 2011
Portrait of artist from Uzbekistan at the Surajkund Crafts Mela.
Surajkund Crafts Mela 2011 held near Delhi in Faridabad, Haryana, North India. The annual Suraj Kund Mela (fair) is an event held in February each year where artisans, craftsmen, musicians & dancers come together and entral thousands of visitors. It is also a great shopping bonanza and delight to the palate with the range of food.surajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiaandra pradeshandrapradeshapdancerdanceartistmusiciansperformerfestivalannualeventgirlsboysindianruralsale2011
From Surajkund Crafts Mela, Haryana (Delhi), India, Feb 2011
Dancer from the Haryanvi Group near the open theatre called Chaupal at Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Portrait of artist from Uzbekistan at the Surajkund Crafts Mela.
Surajkund Crafts Mela 2011 held near Delhi in Faridabad, Haryana, North India. The annual Suraj Kund Mela (fair) is an event held in February each year where artisans, craftsmen, musicians & dancers come together and entral thousands of visitors. It is also a great shopping bonanza and delight to the palate with the range of food.surajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiaandra pradeshandrapradeshapdancerdanceartistmusiciansperformerfestivalannualeventgirlsboysindianruralsale2011
From Surajkund Crafts Mela, Haryana (Delhi), India, Feb 2011
Small boats criss cross the river all day and serve as a cheap transportation for crossing from one river bank to the other.
Early morning sunrise over Buriganga River (Bangla: বুড়িগঙ্গা Buŗigônga "Old Ganges"). Buriganga is the life line and much happens in and around this river. It is the main river flowing beside Dhaka, capital cityof Bangladesh. With an average depth of 39 feet (12 m) its quite amazing to see the activities along the river. Unfortunately, the river is Dhaka's main outlet of sewage waste and is threatened by pollution and waste. What was mind boggling was that people were using this mucky water to drink, gargle, brush their teeth and take bath all within feets of each other! Amazing immunity system!
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From Bangladesh, Dhaka
Sarita Mohanti & Nandita Tripathi are both from Orissa and they performed the Sambhalpuri dance. Different artists at Suraj Kund Mela 2008, Haryana, North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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From Portraits & People
"Transformative Impact of ICT - Change stories from rural India" is a MSSRF (M S Swaminathan Research Foundation) book by Arundhathi, Suchit Nanda and Subbiah Arunachalam.
More details can be found at: http://www.mssrf.org/ and http://www.mssrf-nva.org/Transformative Impact of ICTchange stories from rural IndiaMSSRFM S Swaminathan Research FoundationbookArundhathiAnuSuchit NandaSubbiah Arunachalamhttpwww.mssrf.orghttpwww.mssrfnva.orgTransformativeImpactICTPage
India: "Shy": This little girl was shy and coy at the same time. Image shot in a village near Nagpur, Maharashtra. Jan 2007.
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From Photo Exhibition - "Below the Poverty Line" @ DRIK, Dhaka 23rd-30th Sep, 2007
This energetic child was playing on the village street outside her house which is located in a village near Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. 07; Mar; 07.
From Photo Exhibition - "Below the Poverty Line" @ DRIK, Dhaka 23rd-30th Sep, 2007
This little girl has just come back from school and is in her school uniform. She and her brother standing in Spotted this girl in school uniform sitting outside her house on a tree stub. The whole village lives BPL (Below the Povery Line) and lead a simple but difficult life. Rural Maharashtra. Shot in a village near Nagpur, Maharashtra. India. South Asia.
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From Babies & Children
