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A pyre burns at a cremation ground on the banks of river Ganges in the northern Indian city of Varanasi December 15, 2007. Hindus believe that dying in Varanasi and having their remains scattered in the Ganges allows their soul to escape a cycle of death and rebirth, attaining "moksha" or salvation. REUTERS/Arko Datta (INDIA)
Haridwar or Hardwar is an ancient & sacred town at the foothills of the Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The holy river Ganga starts its journey through the plain land of India from Haridwar. Har-Ki-Pauri is the sacred site where Hindus from all over the world take holy dips in the Ganga , which, they believe, will free them from all sins. The ambience of this place is just seen to be believed. Thousands of people, with dazzling variations in their appearances, dresses, languages & customs but with a common belief in the scripts of Hinduism mingle here with a common purpose of a holy dip in the Ganga. Holymen or Sadhus of different sects roam freely, usually with a more earthly purpose of catching prosperous clients! Sellers of different commodities wait patiently for the customers. A large number of shops compete with each other for customers. Many rich people offer free food to Sadhus & the poor. Sounds of bells & conchs mingle with chanting of holy scriptures & holy songs. The whole place is a unbelievable experience.
Haridwar is connected to all major cities of India by rail, road & air.
At least four people were killed and seven others, including two tourists from Delhi, injured in a landslide which occurred on very near (less than 2km) where I was staying near Nehru Kund. The landslide hit them at Nehru Kund on the Manali-Leh highway.
Official sources said two houses, two temples, two shops, 19 sheds, a crusher, five light vehicles, five motorcycles, one scooter and two mini-buses were also buried under the landslide.
I visited the day after.. and as you can se, there was a lot of destruction .. but given the importance of the road, it was quickly reopened.
Read more: Landslide kills 4, Manali-Leh highway blocked - The Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Landslide-kills-4-Manal...
The Delhi Republic Day parade is the largest and most important parade that marks the Republic Day celebrations in India. The parade takes place every year on 26 January at Rajpath, New Delhi. It is the main attraction of India's Republic Day celebrations, which last for 3 days.
AHF India Cares celebrated its 10th year anniversary on 26th April 2017 in New Delhi. It was on 21st March 2007, AHF India Cares dedicated the Centre Of Excellence – Providing Cutting Edge HIV Medical Care and Support Services. Since then, AHF India Cares has partnered with organizations to expand access to rapid testing programs throughout the country, campaigned against increased drug pricing and promote sexual health and HIV awareness. AHF India Cares provides increased access to treatment by having longer clinic operating hours and mobile testing vans in most-at-risk regions.
AHF India Cares celebrated its 10th year anniversary on 26th April 2017 in New Delhi. It was on 21st March 2007, AHF India Cares dedicated the Centre Of Excellence – Providing Cutting Edge HIV Medical Care and Support Services. Since then, AHF India Cares has partnered with organizations to expand access to rapid testing programs throughout the country, campaigned against increased drug pricing and promote sexual health and HIV awareness. AHF India Cares provides increased access to treatment by having longer clinic operating hours and mobile testing vans in most-at-risk regions.
The event also featured a special screening of documentary “Your Money or Your Life" which showcases on the deceptive and avaricious practices of the greedy drug companies, and tells real-life stories of people and families that are being hurt, and their health and lives endangered, by the heartless profiteering of Big Pharma Companies. The screening was followed by a technical panel discussion.
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Another shot from a performance at India Fest. The performances were amazing. The were outfits so colorful and detailed. This was the first year for this festival and I am looking forward to it again next year!
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Andhra Pradesh's Saina Nehwal, U-16 and U-19 winner, at the All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament, in Bangalore on July 23, 2005. Photo: Murali Kumar_K (Bangalore_23.07.2005_Digital Image).
Jaipur, India. With a population of 3.7 million (2018), is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Is also known as the Pink City and is located 280 km (174 miles) from New Delhi. The city forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit. Jaipur is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort.
Jaipur, Índia. Com uma população de 3,7 milhões (2018), é a capital e maior cidade do estado indiano de Rajastão. Também é conhecida como a Cidade Rosa e está localizada a 280 km (174 milhas) de Nova Deli. A cidade faz parte do circuito turístico do Triângulo Dourado. Jaipur é o lar de dois locais classificados como Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO: o Jantar Mantar e o Forte de Amber.
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment (pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
For Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is the most important of the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath. In 2002, Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The India SPU SPRINT team travelled and served with the Dalit Freedom Network / OM India.
Summer 2008
Photo credit: Rebecca Miles.