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The cultural exuberance of Aryans is clearly reflected in exquisite dresses and ornaments they wear.
Costume worn by women is more grand and rich when compared to that worn by men, who rather like to keep it simple ;)
The women don special woolen dresses and adorn themselves with shells, beads and pure silver jewellery in multiple layers. Goat skin capes are worn over the back, while unusual headdress decorated with flowers, coins and seashells complete the look.
Though it looks absolutely fantastic, I still wonder how they manage to carry the weight and dance while performing rituals.
Aryan Village | Ladakh | India
Nikon D5 | Nikkor 24-70
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Ladakh - The erstwhile Kingdom nestled in the Western Himalayas was also known as the “The Hidden Kingdom”, preserving its beauty and its culture for ages from the outside world.
Today, Ladakh is among the most visited places in India, no more hidden but yet, well preserved when it comes to its traditions and cultures - the very aspect which makes Ladakh very special for me to visit again and again. More you explore, more you find. After about 8 trips to this magical place, finally I earn the oppurtunity to capture the stunningly beautiful and very detailed 'Ladakhi Costume'.
Hiring a local, making them wear compormised costume catering to tourists doesnt appeal to me. Which is why, exploring, meeting and socializing with locals for a week at forgotten corners around Leh got me the good fortune of capturing this image which truly fills my heart.
About the costume :
Robes in yak wool and silk, capes in brocade and goatskin, woven scarves and shawls, silk and felt hats, embroidered pants, fine felt sashes with beads woven in, shoes with nambu & tigma tie & dye work, woven pangdens or aprons and jewelry accessories in red coral, white shell & blue turquoise, all came together in a harmonious fashion - Design perfected centuries ago and remains so till date.
What catches my eyes the most is the PERAK - The Head Dress. The perak is a status symbol for a Ladakhi woman, her wealth and position are shown by the number and quality of the stones decorating it. Turquoise is the perak's dominant element. The full perak is worn by a married woman as her most valued possession, turquoise stones acts as a form of old-age security. Draped over the top of a woman's head it looks like a raised cobra poised to strike. Resemblance is made stronger by the two black wool ear flaps worn at each side of the head.
Featured here is the most elegant and beautiful - Chamba, who is a resident of a little vilage called Chochutt.
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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 :)
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rahulbdattaTonight, we sleep at the Palace! Words don't always sound as glamorous as they seem.. An old man, dreaming by the ruins of the Old Palace on the banks of the river Yamuna. .
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Things aren't always as bad as they seem. This guy has a home, only a few minutes walk from this spot. He's just rewarding himself with a little siesta before the evening prayers by the river bank. And to help dream better, he's had his dose of Bhaang (a cannabis drink). This.. Is a happy pic :)
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SHAMBHU!!!
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Back to reality - Back to Dubai
After a month in magical Ladakh and couple of weeks in mesmerisingly beautiful Himachal, it's time to acclimatise to fast paced life, scorching heat and the madness of urban jungle yet again.
As I deal with the tan which are my souvenirs from the mountains, I would badly miss breathing in fresh air, the view of never ending pine trees, the majestic snow capped mountains, sipping beers among the lost valleys, the live music and night life of most charming Manali and most importantly would miss the daily routine of waking up to travel to land unknown with just one motive in mind - to capture the memories and freeze the moments.
Can't wait to get back there - right where I belong.
Himalaya is life...
Sangla Valley | Himachal | India
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Homework in the winter break?!! Yes, young monks have a lot more to do than light candles and chant. They have to go to Monastic school and study the scriptures of the faith as well as scripts and books unique to their individual monasteries. They even have exams! You’ll see monks with notebooks sitting out in the sun with their teachers for extra lessons when school’s out. As you can tell from his expression, he’s not a very happy monk right now. He’s just been given some extra homework by his teacher to pullup on his grades. But This expression lasts only a few minutes and then he was back to smiling.
Monastery or regular school, kids always find their smiles!
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NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO