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The Gardens of Calcutta by prabir.b.sen
Flowers blossom and beautify the whole world with colours dancing in symphony with nature ...
- 1 February 2013
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The Gardens of Calcutta by prabir.b.sen
Orchids in bloom
- 13 January 2013
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Some prefer in having a pleasant float on a traditional boat .. by prabir.b.sen
Today, we still find the typical traditional fishing boats being used in many parts of the eastern world and specifically in India's Eastern & Western coasts. These boats are mainly used by small time fishermen. Here is one with a difference. During the winter season from October till March, scores of people visit the picnic town of Taki situated in West Bengal in India. The river Ichhamoti separates the Indian border from Bangladesh. Tourists are very keen to take rides on these boats which take them deep into the border line of Bangladesh as it passes the picnic spots lined along the shores of the river, venturing into deep forest land approaching the Bangladesh border. Some prefer having a pleasant float on a traditional boat. When the tourists are gone, these small time fishermen return to their small time fishing.
- 25 December 2012
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The serenity of a forest by prabir.b.sen
This was taken from the Indian side of the India and bangladesh border. The pathway leads to a dense of sunderbans in West Bengal which drifts into Bangladesh. This area is sometimes called as a mini "sunderban". An amazing place along the edge of the River Ichamati which separates India and Bangladesh ..
- 24 December 2012 - Taki, India
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Haystack by prabir.b.sen
This is how villagers in India stack hay. Stacking hay this way keeps the moisture away during the monsoon time, and the hay inside the stack remains fresh to be consumed by the cattle the villages own .. In olden times, the villagers used to stock their grains within this cottage like hay hut for the same reason. But now most of the grains they grow are sold and the rest are kept in nylon woven bags for their own consumption.
- 24 December 2012
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Wonder creation in white marble .. by prabir.b.sen
Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata was built in the memory of Queen Victoria of England. After the demise of Her Majesty, the idea of building a memorial hall in her name was first thought of by the then Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon who left India at the end of 1905. This exquisite marble architecture was designed by Sir William Emerson and was opened in 1921, 5 years ahead of its schedule opening ..
- 9 December 2012
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Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India by prabir.b.sen
Victoria Memorial Hall was built in the memory of Queen Victoria of England. The building was conceptualised by Lord Curzon who was then Viceroy of India. This marble architecture was designed by Sir William Emerson. The design of the structure represents a fusion of British and Mughal architecture and was inaugurated in the year 1921.
- 9 December 2012
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A heavenly Shikara ride by prabir.b.sen
The Dal Lake in Srinagar in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India is 8 Km long and has a of width of 4 Km, spreading over a total of 26 Sq. Km. If one is in Srinagar, boat rides in Dal Lake is an experience. These colourful boats are called Shiksaras and one could just get rowed for hours. You would find floating gardens within this lake, and if you should push the garden down into the lake with a stick, it would float up again. I found people in boats picking up whatever they have grown.
- 5 November 2012
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A golden leaf Chinar tree .. by prabir.b.sen
Botanical Gardens in Srinagar, Kashmir, India ... One finds these trees lined up at both sides of the roads, stooping to form canopies as one drives ..
A garden to please his queen by prabir.b.sen
The ancient history of development garden has been traced to the 2nd century. However, It is here that Emperor Jahangir built his celebrated Shalimar Bagh in 1619, his dream project to please his queen Nur Jahan. Located on the shores of Dal Lake, this beautifully terraced garden Shalimar Garden in Srinagar adds to the beauty of Kashmir. It is called Shalimar Bagh, in which "Bagh" would mean "garden" in Urdu.
- 4 November 2012
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Your floating dreams .. by prabir.b.sen
It is the specialty in Srinagar in Kashmir. There are hundreds of houseboats lined up at the edge of the lake. The tourists spent a night or two in these luxurious hotels on water with the beauty of the snow capped mountains surrounding the lake, perhaps moving on to hotels on land to spend rest of their stay. I had spent 2 days in one of these houseboats and I experienced moments of great ecstasy. This how the row of houseboats glitter in the lake water at night. This photograph was taken in Srinagar on 4th November 2012 ...
- 4 November 2012
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Shalimar - one of the mughal gardens in srinagar by prabir.b.sen
Shalimar Bagh, is a Mughal garden linked through a channel to the northeast of Dal Lake, on its right bank located near Srinagar city in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Bagh (garden) was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. The Bagh is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture. Recent history of the Mughal types of gardens is credited to Emperor Jahangir of the Mughal Dynasty, the ancient history of the garden is traced to the 2nd century.
The majestic Chinar trees are at their fiery best by prabir.b.sen
Golden leaf Chinar trees sown across the landscape in Jammu & Kasmir in India provide the feeling that mother nature has been wrapped up in gold ornaments.
- 2 November 2012
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Awantipur Temple Ruins by prabir.b.sen
The ruins of this temple of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu is situated 29 km from Srinagar in Kashmir. The Shrine of Awantipura has been erected amidst the lush green valleys of Jammu & Kashmir in India by Emperor Avantivarman who ruled over the Jammu & Kashmir region during the 9th Century AD. Archiologists have gathered artifacts from Indus river civilisation which indicate that Hinduism dates back to 7000 BC.
- 2 November 2012
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Phantom arms extend beyond by prabir.b.sen
A driving experience from Pahelgam to Srinagar in Kashmir ..
- 2 November 2012
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Watching out from my Hotel room window by prabir.b.sen
We reached Pahelgum very late. When I woke up early in next morning, I looked out of my window to find this awesome view ..
- 1 November 2012
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A view from Aru valley by prabir.b.sen
Aru is a tourist spot in the Anantnag District of Jammu & Kashmir, India & is noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains Aru a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar. There are about 20 alpine lakes, peaks and meadows around the Aru Valley. In the winters, when Aru receives heavy snowfall it provides a great skiing arena. The altitude in Aru ranges from over 9842 feet to 18,000 feet (3000–5425 m) above sea level. I took this photo while driving to Pahelgam from Aru. Looking at it I think I should have had more patience.
- 1 November 2012
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The grandeur of Nature by prabir.b.sen
Botanical Gardens, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
- 1 November 2012
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The wonders of mother Nature .. by prabir.b.sen
We stayed in Pahelgam in Jammu and Kashmir for 3 days. Aru is situated at 7,200 ft above sea level. We drove to Aru from Pahegam, a small yet self-sufficient scenic village located 15 km from Pahalgam. The village of Aru is situated among the grasslands and could be reached by car or by walking along the scenic mountain path .. The way to Aru is full of grandeur of mother Nature and this is one of them ...
Celebration Indian way .. by prabir.b.sen
In Hindu religion, Goddess Duga happens to be married to Lord Shiva. Worshiping of Goddess Durga is the largest celebration in the state of West Bengal in India which goes on for 4 days each year. At the end of the 4th day, Goddess Durga is supposed to be returning back. For Hindu women, marks of red powder (Sindoor) on their fore-head resemble that they are married and this is considered to be sacered by the religion. When Goddess Durga returns home after 4 days on Earth, every married woman bid farewell to the Goddess by putting this red powder (Sindoor) on Her forehead, wishing her a long married lifem as they invite her back to Earth next year. This occasion has now become a part of this huge celebration for all. In this photo one finds an American lady dancing with the crowd smeared with the red powder (Sindoor) ... Such is the spirit created during this Celebration .. This photograph was taken by me on 24th October 2012 ...
- 24 October 2012 - Bara Bazar Area, India
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The first rays of the Sun ... by prabir.b.sen
Nestled among the rolling mountains with the glistening Mt Kanchenjunga towering over the azure sky, Darjeeling fondly called "Queen of the Hills", provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature..
The Mall in Darjeeling .... by prabir.b.sen
Tibetan Monk having a bit of Sun in the Mall ....
- 5 October 2012
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Toy Train - a heritage by prabir.b.sen
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the "Toy Train", is a 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in West Bengal. Built between 1879 and 1881, the railway is about 86 kilometers (53 mi) long. Its elevation level varies from about 100 meters (328 ft) at New Jalpaiguri to about 2,200 metres (7,218 ft) at Darjeeling. The track after Kurseong and New Jalpaiguri has now completely vanished due to earthquake few years back. A local train now runs between Darjeeling and Kurseong. We took a "Joy Ride" on this train running between Darjeeling at 2,200 meters (7,218 ft) and Ghum at 2,258 meters (7,407 ft). The train stops at Batasia for 10 minutes and proceeds to Ghum and stops at Ghum for 30 minutes & then returns back to Darjeeling. It was an experience... This "Toy Train" is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Darjeeling on a misty morning by prabir.b.sen
- 4 October 2012
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Mirik-a nest in the hills by prabir.b.sen
The drive to Mirik from the Queen of the hills, Darjeeling, provides an experience of paradise as the car moves through lush green Pine tree forests winding its way downhill ..
- 4 October 2012
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