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Kathakali - Make-up by rsnamli
The make up is made from various mineral ores and pigments. They are ground on a stone and mixed with coconut oil before being applied on the face. Some characters also have their features enhanced, such as an enlarged nose or an elaborate mustache. There are made using elaborately cut paper which is stuck to the face with a mixture of rice paste and calcium carbonate. Dancers also often place a "chundanga seed" ( variety of eggplant which bears small fruits) under their lower eyelid before the performance to turn the white of their eyes red. In fact the "chundanga" is not really a seed and is prepared by removing the ovaries at the base of the flowers of this plant. The procedure used for preparing these seeds involves the rubbing of a bunch of these in your palm until they become black (starting from a white color) and nearly dehydrated. They often last long enough for a season (of around four months) in this condition.
- 25 February 2007 - India
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Kathakali by rsnamli
Kathakali whose name derives from the Malayalam words "katha" (meaning story) and "kali" (meaning play) is considered to be a combination of five elements of fine art: Expressions (Natyam, the component with emphasis on facial expressions) Dance (Nritham, the component of dance with emphasis on rythm and movement of hands, legs and body) Enactment (Nrithyam, the element of drama with emphasis on "mudras", which are hand gestures) Song/vocal accompaniment (Geetha) Instrument accompaniment (Vadyam) Even though the lyrics/literature would qualify as another independent element called "Sahithyam", it is considered as a component of Geetha, as it plays only a supplementary role to Nritham, Nrithyam and Natyam.
- 25 February 2007 - India
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Kathak - a narrative dance by rsnamli
The story of Kathak begins in ancient times with the performances of professional story-tellers called kathakas who recited or sang stories from epics and mythology with some elements of dance. The traditions of the kathakas were hereditary, and dances passed from generation to generation. There are literary references from the third and fourth centuries BC which refer to these kathakas. The two texts are in the archives of Kameshwar Library at Mithila.
- 25 February 2007 - India
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Bharatanatyam - Art of Temple Dancers by rsnamli
Bharatanatyam (also spelled Bharathanatyam, Bharatnatyam or Bharata Natyam). "The word Bharata is interpreted as the dance form created by sage Bharata, has within it the essence and uniqueness associated with Bharatanatyam:Bha for Bhava or abhinaya and expression, Ra for raga or melody, and Ta for tala or rhythm." BharatanatyamBharata refers to the author of the Natya Shastra, and natya is Sanskrit for the art of sacred dance-drama brought to the stage at the beginning of the 20th century.
- 25 February 2007 - India
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Yacht & Beer by rsnamli
- 14 February 2007 - United Arab Emirates
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Great Hornbill by rsnamli
A Nishi tribal wearing the traditional head-dress having a hornbill beak
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Tiger, Tiger burning bright by rsnamli
One of the best sights, sight a tiger in its grand might...
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Enterance to Agra by rsnamli
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Tomb of the Guru by rsnamli
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Fatehpur Sikri - Panch Mahal by rsnamli
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Fatehpur Sikri - Agra by rsnamli
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Elephant in the streets of Ujjain by rsnamli
Modern Ujjain is situated on the banks of the river Shipra, regarded since times immemorial as sacred. The belief in the sacredness of Shipra, has its origins in the ancient Hindu mythological tale of churning of the Ocean by the Gods and the Demons, with Vasuki, the serpent as the rope. The ocean bed first yielded fourteen gems, then Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, and finally the coveted vessel of Nectar. Then began the wild scramble for immortality with the demons chasing the Gods across the skies, and in the process, a few drops were spilt, and fell at Hardwar, Nasik, Prayag, and Ujjayini. Hence the sanctity of the waters of the Shipra.
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Agra Fort - Jahangir Palace by rsnamli
- 8 February 2007 - India
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"a drop of tear on the cheek of history". by rsnamli
THE TAJ MAHAL
- 8 February 2007 - India
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on the road again.. by rsnamli
On the road again Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world be turnin' our way And our way Is on the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is makin' music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again.
- 8 February 2007 - India
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waterfalls of Dhuandhar by rsnamli
The Bhedaghat is a famous waterfall located just 20 km from Jabalpur. The waterfall is also known as Dhuandhar ('Dhuan' is the Hindi word for smoke) since the water droplets at the fall rise in a concentrated mass and create the illusion of vapours.
- 8 February 2007 - India
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River Narmada by rsnamli
I have grown up drinking this water and she is my favourite neighbour !!
- 8 February 2007 - India
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Khajuraho Sculpture by rsnamli
Yet another theory is that the erotica of Khajuraho, and indeed of other temples, had a specific purpose. In those days when boys lived in hermitages, following the Hindu law of being "brahmacharis" until they attained manhood, the only way they could prepare themselves for the worldly role of 'householder' was through the study of these sculptures and the earthly passions they depicted.
- 6 February 2007 - India
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Lohars - nomadic tribe of Marwar by rsnamli
On my way back from Namli ... i stoped as i spot the Gadia Lohars a Nomadic tribe on a yearly trip along with their camels and sheep.... I loved the Roti's, Garlic and Chilli Paste, with butter milk and onions....
- 6 February 2007 - India
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Rock shelters of Bhimbetka by rsnamli
As reported in UNESCO citation declaring Bhimbetaka as a World Heritage Site, Bhimbetka was first mentioned in Indian archeological records in 1888 as a Buddhist site – based on information gathered from local adivasis.
- 6 February 2007 - India
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Great Stupa by rsnamli
The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the third century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chhatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics (Dehejia 1997).
- 6 February 2007 - India
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Khajuraho temple carving by rsnamli
Whatever the reason behind the existence of the temples, for many centuries after the decline of the Chandelas in the 13th century, they lay forgotten. The dense jungles around advanced and hid them from the world. Many were destroyed, others fell victim to wind, weather and neglect. Khajuraho was rediscovered only a few decades ago and opened to tourists. Basic tourist infrastructure and an airstrip contributed to making the temples accessible to the world. The temples underwent a painstaking process of cleaning and restoration to bring them back to their original glory. Today, the wonder that is Khajuraho is India's gift to the world.
- 5 February 2007 - India
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City Palace - Udaipur by rsnamli
Who would not to come, stay and see the splendior of this palace....
- 5 February 2007 - India
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Young Drummer - Langha by rsnamli
the musical side of Rajasthan...
- 5 February 2007 - India
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Bhimbetka Rock Painting by rsnamli
‘Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka’ lie 45 km south of Bhopal, and are located at the southern edge of the Vindhyachal hills. Towards south of these rock shelters are successive ranges of the Satpura hills. The entire area is covered by thick forests and vegetation. The area has abundant natural resources like perennial water supplies, natural shelters, rich forest flora and fauna and bear significant resemblance to similar rock art site like Kakadu National Park in Australia, the cave paintings of the Bushmen in Kalahari Desert, and the Upper Paleolithic Lascaux cave paintings in France.
- 5 February 2007 - India
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