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A female Long-horned Orb-weaver spider (Macracantha Arcuata) is a unique species of tiny spider found in North-east India...female bears almost 3 times long (as compared to body) horns straight from a colourful hard abdomen...taken in Jorhat, Assam, India
Masks displayed at Natun Samaguri Satra, a monastic centre in Majuli....
The art of mask making started here in the 17th century and it is keeping the tradition in a meaningful way...
Taken in Majuli, Jorhat, Assam, India
A ferry being loaded for taking people,goods and even vehicles across to Majuli,an island in the mighty River Brahmaputra near Jorhat in Assam in north-east India.Majuli has been recognized as the largest river island by the Guinness Book of records.It was approx 1025 sq kms in area at the beginning of the last century but due to erosion it is now around 352 sq kms in area .It is the centre of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
You can catch a glimpse of Majuli on the far side of the river.
Unfortunately we had no time to explore Majuli on this trip but we mean to go back sometime.:-)
For Video :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p1MKDk8usI
Welcome to the captivating Kaziranga National Park, nestled in the heart of Assam, India! ๐ฟ
It's home to more than 90% of the world's one-horned rhinos.
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Explore this biodiverse haven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and be captivated by the raw beauty and untamed spirit of Kaziranga's iconic inhabitants. ๐๐พ