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India - Kalbeliya Dance Rajasthan.
Kalbeliya is one of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by a tribe of the same name. They are famous for their dance which is an integral part of their culture.
One of the dances is the Baewei dance.
The musicians belong to the Rangi Rang Sindhi Sufi group; they are muslims.
Global village Dubai has been reopened for the new season after the renovations and what an overhaul.
In this photo you can see the beautiful work of architecture done in the market of India, Its amazing the level and amount of details, the lights and colors, absolutely stunning
shot this at a village in rajasthan, india for a motorsports event.....had loads of fun...
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The meaning of Haveli changes from region to region. Literally translated from Persian it means “enclosed place” or other translations come out with “palace” or “private mansion.” Keep these translations in mind and you’ll have a fair idea of what a traditional Haveli is.
Historically a Haveli was a status symbol so the more spectacular your Haveli, the more money you were deemed to have. Most Haveli’s comprise of a courtyard, often with a water feature such as a fountain in the centre, the whole area is cocooned by high ornate walls. The walls provide a feeling of seclusion and intimacy yet they also serve as a background on which to display exquisite examples of craftsmanship and art.
Frescos are often found adorning the walls of a Haveli and the sheer beauty and detail of these works attracts a great deal of interest from tourists and visitors to the country. The walls themselves often feature stone carved balconies painstakingly crafted by artists. If you’re lucky enough to come across a well maintained Haveli you will also notice the intricate paintwork which was again, carried out by highly skilled artists, who spent many years decorating the elaborate architecture.
Every Haveli is unique and varies depending on the area and the wealth of the owner. A Haveli in Pakistan may differ wildly from a Haveli in North India for example. A Shekhawati Haveli traditionally has two courtyards, one as the area of residence for the males, the inner area is principally the realm of the female. A larger Haveli may feature a whole raft of different rooms, with many sprawling over several storeys.
Essentially a Haveli is a place of tranquillity and beauty where decadence and indulgence reigns supreme.
India - A view of Gujarat.
The Jat - one of the hidden tribes in Gujarat (India).
Dhaneta Jat girl.
The Jats who live in Kutch are particularly conscious of their identity as a group and their sense of unity comes from a perception of shared historical traditions and a belief in common ancestry.
Originally the Jats were herders who lived in an area called Half in Iran. Five hundred years ago these shepherds migrated from Half and came to Sindh and Kutch to search for new grazing lands. They crossed the Rann of Kutch and settled there taking up farming, they became known as Dhaneta Jats. Some have devted themselves to the study of the Koran and are known as the Fakirani Jats. All the Jats in Kutch are Muslims and have similar marriage and dowry customs.
The Dhanetas are the largest of the Jat Communities. They live throughtout north western Kutch. The Dhanetas live in the Banni, herd cattle. The men care for the animals and women remain in camp looking after their families.
Qutub Minar (English: The Qutub Tower; Urdu: قطب مینار) also Qutb Minar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Delhi, India. The Qutub Minar was constructed with red sandstone and marble, and is the tallest minaret in India, with a height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft), contains 379 stairs to reach the top, and the diameter of base is 14.3 meters whereas the last store is of 2.7 meters. The Construction was commenced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1192 and completed by Iltutmish. Qutb-ud-din Aibak destroyed 27 Hindu and Jain temples and reused the building materials for construction of Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the Qutub Minar according to a Persian inscription still on the inner eastern gateway . It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutub complex.
Vadodara - Gujarat - India
Everyday life and the market in Vadodara
Vadodara which used to be known as Baroda, is the third largest city in the Western Indian State of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad and Surat. It is the administrative headquarters of Vadodara District and is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri river, southeast of Ahmedabad, 139 kilometres from the state capital Gandhinagar.
The city is the site of the Lakshmi Vilas Palace, the residence of the Maharaja of Baroda and the royal family; and his erstwhile Darbar. It is also the home of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (Vadodara), the largest university in Gujarat. An important industrial, cultural and educational hub of western India, the city houses several institutions of national and regional importance while its major industries include petrochemicals, engineering, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, IT and foreign exchange services amongst others.
Vadodara has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vadodara
We bezoeken de markt in Kwant/Kavant waar we de mannen zien met rode tulband (Rathwa) geel/witte tulband (Nayak) Lohar (ijzerwerk verkopers) Saddhu en tempelpriesters.
Few pictures from my recent trip to India. You can find more (witch captions!) at www.expedice.org/luke/silkroad
Few pictures from my recent trip to India. You can find more (witch captions!) at www.expedice.org/luke/silkroad
Dabhoi - Vadodara - India
Explore Febr. 10, 2016
Lady on the market.
Dabhoi also called as Darbhavati is a city and a municipality in Vadodara district in the state of Gujarat, India. It was originally known as Darbhavati.
The India Gate is the national monument of India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
The monument is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which in turn is inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. It was built in 1931. Originally known as the All India War Memorial, it is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. It is composed of red and pale sandstone and granite.
Originally, a statue of George V, Emperor of India stood under the now vacant canopy in front of the India Gate, but it was removed to Coronation Park together with a number of other British Raj-era statues. Following India's independence, the India Gate became the site of the Indian Army's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, known as Amar Jawan Jyoti ("the flame of the immortal soldier").
Khajuraho.
Western cluster temples.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.
The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 105 by the Chandela dynasty.
The Lakshmana, the Kandariya Mahadeva and the Devi Jagadambi temples are the most famous of the western cluster.
India is exceptionally photogenic. Every time I have visited, I have come away exhausted, with a skin bursting with a complex mix of emotions and memories, and cards full of digital images.
These photos are from the streets of Pushkar : www.ursulasweeklywanders.com/travel/street-scenes-and-env...
Sharing India's culture through cultural food, dance performances and demonstrations. Did you catch the colorful and energetic performances at the Annual House of India Cultural Lawn Program on 3/5/2023 at the International Cottages in Balboa Park? Enjoy the photos and be sure to favorite, comment and share!
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