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Mohammed Malik, Ahmedabad's architecture tour-by-rickshaw operator.
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Five-storey stepwell Adalaj ni Vav built in 1499 was not just a cultural and utilitarian space, but also a spiritual refuge. It is believed that villagers would come everyday in the morning to fill water, offer prayers to the deities carved into the walls and interact with each other in the cool shade of the vav.
The Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad was probably the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent built in this period. Designed as part of a major plan desired by the Emperor Sultan Ahmed Shah. The wide open courtyard, floored with white marble, is ringed by a colonade painted with giant Arabic calligraphy, and has a tank for ritual ablutions in the center. The mosque and arcades are built of beautiful yellow sandstone and carved with the intricate detail that mosques of this period are known for
Rani Roopmati Mosque, situated towards the north of Ahmedabad, is a historic monument built by Sultan Mehmud Beghara. It is named after his Hindu wife Rani Roopmati and was constructed during the period of 1430 to 1440 AD. bit.ly/1MHWbGs
Ahmedabad is in the state of Gujarat in western India, on the bank of Sabarmati river. It is the state administrative headquarters.
Most beautiful mousepad I've ever seen! It's Satya's, full of his occasional practice.
Look at these “रागों”. Wow!
The sun streams across a portion of the beautiful mosaic tile in the gardens of "The Retreat", the Sarabhai family residence.
Semanalmente exploramos a cidade sob um olhar interpretativo.
Somos portugueses e encontra-mo-nos actualmente a viver em diversos pontos do mundo, respirando assim, diferentes culturas.
O objectivo deste projecto é relacionar temas e conectar pontos de vista, demostrando o que sentimos, o que vemos e o que temos.
08.maio.12
Mariana Paisana
I've encountered this plant a number of times. But still have no idea what it is.
It has really special flowers. Elegent, and somewhat strange.
Update:
It should be Calotropis sp.: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calotropis