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Mausolea on the banks
Orchha possesses an imposing fort, dating from the early 17th century, which contains a number of palaces and other historic buildings. The most noteworthy of these are the Rajmandir, a massive square building of which the exterior is almost absolutely plain; and the Jahangirmahal, of the same form but far more ornate, a singularly beautiful specimen of Hindu domestic architecture. Numerous cenotaphs dot the vicinity of the fort and the Betwa river. Elsewhere about the town exist fine temples and tombs, among which may be noticed the Chaturbhuj temple built on a vast platform of stone.
- Date: 5 February 2007
- Photographer: rsnamli: gallery
- Location: India: gallery
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Narmada view from maheshwar Palace
In the late eighteenth century, Maheshwar served as the capital of Rajmata Ahilya Devi Holkar, ruler of the state of Indore. She embellished the city with many buildings and public works, and it is home to her palace, as well as numerous temples, a fort, and riverfront ghats (broad stone steps which step down to the river).
- Date: 5 February 2007
- Photographer: rsnamli: gallery
- Location: India: gallery
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Maheshwar - Ghat
Maheshwar on the banks of Narmada. 91 Km from my home in Indore has always pleased me with its grandoure
- Date: 5 February 2007
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- Location: India: gallery
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Mandu - City of Joy
Mandu celebrates in stone the life and love of the poet-prince Baz Bahadur for his consort, Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of Malwa still sing of the romance of these royal lovers. High on the crest of a hill, Rani Roopmati's pavilion gazes down at Baz Bahadur's palace, a magnificent expression of Afgan architecture
- Date: 5 February 2007
- Photographer: rsnamli: gallery
- Location: India: gallery
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Temples of Khajuraho
The whole area was enclosed by a wall with eight gates, each flanked by two golden palm trees. There were originally over 80 Hindu temples, of which only 22 now stand in a reasonable state of preservation, scattered over an area of about 8 square miles (21 km²).
- Date: 4 February 2007
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Khas Mahal
Khas Mahal - white marble palace, one of the best examples of painting on marble
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Birding Trip to Nameri
Amazingly enchanting place is how i will describe Nameri.... it's heaven for bird-watchers.
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Gwalior Fort
Steeped in the splendour of its past, the ancient capital of Gwalior has yet made a successful transition into a modern Indian city, vibrant and bustling. A multitude of reigning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas, Kacchwahas and Tomars have left indelible etchings of their rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments. Gwalior's tradition as a royal capital continued until the formation of present day India, with the Scindias having their dynastic seat here. The magnificent mementoes of a glorious past have been preserved with care, giving Gwalior an appeal unique and timeless.
- Date: 4 February 2007
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My Wife's home
On the way to Udaipur.. my wife's home and my love for Rajasthan always make me drive down in all these areas.
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Khajuraho Lakshman Temple
Unlike other cultural centers of North India, the temples of Khajuraho never underwent massive destruction and a number of them have survived. They are fine examples of Indian architectural styles that have gained popularity due to their salacious depiction of the traditional way of life during medieval times. They were rediscovered during the late 19th century and the jungles had taken a toll on some of the monuments.
- Date: 3 February 2007
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Lakshman Temple
One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The name Khajuraho is derived from the Hindi word khajur meaning date palm.
- Date: 3 February 2007
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Fort Ahilya - Maheshwar
Rani Ahilyadevi was a great builder and patron of many Hindu temples which embellished Maheshwar and Indore. Ahilyabai's husband was killed in battle in 1754. Twelve years later, her father-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar, died. She tried to protect her kingdom from Thugs, the plunderers. She personally led armies into battle. She is also famous for justice, once she gave the order for killing his only son under the elephant feet for his punishable activities.
- Date: 3 February 2007
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Lake Palace Hotel - Udaipur
Udaipur is famous around the world as the City Of Lakes or Venice of The East. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state.
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Mandu Valley
Mandu was originally the fort capital of the Parmar rulers. Towards the end of the 13th century, it came under the sway of the Sultans of Malwa, the first of whom named it Shadiabad (city of joy). It remained as the capital, and in it the sultans built exquisite palaces like the Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal, ornamental canals, baths and pavilions. The massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's tomb provided inspiration to the designers of the Taj Mahal centuries later. Baz Bahadur built a huge palace in Mandu in the 16th century. Other notable historical monuments are Rewa Kund, Rupmati's Pavillion, Nilkanth Mahal, Hathi Mahal, Darya Khan's Tomb, Dai ka Mahal, Malik Mughit's Mosque and Jali Mahal.
- Date: 6 January 2007
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Bihu Dancer
Bihu is the most important (non-religious) festival of the Assamese culture and of the state of Assam in North-East India. (The Assamese word Bihu is also used to imply Bihu dance and Bihu folk songs.) The three major Bihus celebrations have agragrian origins though in recent decades they have taken definite urban features and have become popular festivals in urban and commercialized milieus. The three different Bihus are celebrated at three different times of the year.
- Date: 6 January 2007
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Swamp Deer
The most striking feature of a barasinga is its antlers, with 10-14 tines on a mature stag, though some have been known to have up to 20.
- Date: 6 January 2007
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"Maratha chowkidar"
In the late eighteenth century, Maheshwar served as the capital of Rajmata Ahilya Devi Holkar, ruler of the state of Indore. She embellished the city with many buildings and public works, and it is home to her palace, as well as numerous temples, a fort, and riverfront ghats (broad stone steps which step down to the river).
- Date: 5 January 2007
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- Location: India: gallery
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Indian Rhino
The elephant plays an important part in the culture of the subcontinent and beyond featuring prominently in Jataka tales and the Panchatantra. It is also quite venerated and the "blessings" of a temple elephant is sought by Hindus as Lord Ganesha's head is made up of an elephant. It has been used in majestic processions in Kerala where the pachyderms are adorned with festive outfits. They were used by almost all armies in India as war elephants, terrifying opponents unused to the massive beast.
- Date: 4 January 2007
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Quenching their thirst
After a long journey to the Kaziranga National Park, stopped by to quench our thirst on the way in a local village bazaar and to our visitors surprise we found coconut water. Coconut water has long been a popular drink in the tropics but this was no tropic.
- Date: 4 January 2007
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White Winged Duck
At last... one of the most rare birds in the wild is the White Winged Wood Duck...
- Date: 3 January 2007
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Beast power
This animal is widely domesticated, and has been used in forestry in South and Southeast Asia for centuries and also for use in ceremonial purposes. Historical sources point out they were sometimes used during the harvest season primarily for milling. The elephant plays an important part in the culture of the subcontinent and beyond featuring prominently in Jataka tales and the Panchatantra. It is also quite venerated and the "blessings" of a temple elephant is sought by Hindus as Lord Ganesha's head is made up of an elephant. It has been used in majestic processions in Kerala where the pachyderms are adorned with festive outfits. They were used by almost all armies in India as war elephants, terrifying opponents unused to the massive beast.
- Date: 3 January 2007
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Rock Paintings - bhimbetka
The name Bhimbetika comes from the mythological association of the place with Bhima, one of the Pandavas (The Five) in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
- Date: 2007
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Sangam - Allahbad
The sacred Sangam is the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology – Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. At the Sangam, the waters of the Ganges and the Yamuna can be distinctly seen to merge into one. It is during the Kumbh/Ardh Kumbh that the Sangam truly comes alive … attracting the devout from all across the country.
- Date: 2007
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- Location: India: gallery
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Shiv Temple
The Gangotri Glacier, a vast expanse of ice five miles by fifteen, at the foothills of the Himalayas (14000 ft) in North Uttar Pradesh, is the source of Bhagirathi, which joins with Alaknanda (origins nearby) to form Ganga at the craggy canyon-carved town of Devprayag.
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Hrishikesh
Hrishikesh: Hrishikesh (from Hrishikesh, another name for Lord Vishnu) is a holy city for Hindus located in the foothills of the Himalaya in northern India. It is also known as the gateway to Himalayas and it located about 25 kilometers away from another holy city, Haridwar, and is considered an access point for the cities that form the Char Dham - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Rishikesh also translates to mean - The land of the Rishis. The sacred river Ganga (anglicized to Ganges) flows through Hrishikesh. In fact, it is here that the river leaves the Shivalik mountains Himalayas, and flows out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient as well as new, can be found along the banks of the river in Hrishikesh.