subodh shetty
'The Aryans'
A cluster of remote Himalayan villages claim to hold a bastion of purebred Aryans—the last in the world completely un-muddied by the outside gene pool.
For decades, visitors have been drawn to the Ladakh province of Kashmir in India by the promise of a master race that has remained intact for thousands of years. The Brogpas, or Brokpas, say they are the purest remnants of light-skinned European invaders who, legend has it, traveled through India thousands of years ago.
The tribe’s true origins are impossible to place, though that hasn’t stopped large amounts of speculation. One popular legend claims the community is the remainder of Alexander the Great’s army.
Unlike the majority of the Ladakhis with Tibeto-Mongol looks, the Brogpas have Indo-Aryan features.
Exploring Aryan villages has been something I have been waiting for years. Finally fulfilled the wish 6 days back as part of my #LadakhWorkshop for #PhotowalkConnect. Can't wait to visit the village yet again next week with fellow photographers from #PhotowalkDubai.
Featured here is the most beautiful Aryan I came across during the shoot - Padma Lamu. She defines beauty in most graceful way.
More images from Aryan Village - soon :)
#NikonD5 • #Nikkor85mm
#TMLE2017 #PhotowalkDubai #Workshops
#SoulTherapy #Ladakh2017
'The Aryans'
A cluster of remote Himalayan villages claim to hold a bastion of purebred Aryans—the last in the world completely un-muddied by the outside gene pool.
For decades, visitors have been drawn to the Ladakh province of Kashmir in India by the promise of a master race that has remained intact for thousands of years. The Brogpas, or Brokpas, say they are the purest remnants of light-skinned European invaders who, legend has it, traveled through India thousands of years ago.
The tribe’s true origins are impossible to place, though that hasn’t stopped large amounts of speculation. One popular legend claims the community is the remainder of Alexander the Great’s army.
Unlike the majority of the Ladakhis with Tibeto-Mongol looks, the Brogpas have Indo-Aryan features.
Exploring Aryan villages has been something I have been waiting for years. Finally fulfilled the wish 6 days back as part of my #LadakhWorkshop for #PhotowalkConnect. Can't wait to visit the village yet again next week with fellow photographers from #PhotowalkDubai.
Featured here is the most beautiful Aryan I came across during the shoot - Padma Lamu. She defines beauty in most graceful way.
More images from Aryan Village - soon :)
#NikonD5 • #Nikkor85mm
#TMLE2017 #PhotowalkDubai #Workshops
#SoulTherapy #Ladakh2017