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The Cosmic Dance on the human path

Annette van der Sluis — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:50:13 +0100

Het tempel festival in Chidambaram is een cultuurimpressie die 11 dagen duurt en de cosmische dans van Lord Shiva zichtbaar maakt op aarde. Tijdens dit festival worden de dansende Shiva Nataraja en zijn familie uit de tempel gedragen door de deekshithars en daarna in traditionele wagens rond de tempel gereden. In het midden op de foto is de wagen van Shiva te zien, linksLees verder...

Rishikesh Town

aanchalrawat — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:25:28 +0100

This is a very small Town in the Northen India. Very Famous for the fantastic Views of Nature. From one point you can see all views of Nature. Like mountains, very Famous Ganga River, forests etc....

In picture you can see very Famous Bridge called "" Raam Joolha""

In the place you can see lots of Foreigners coming every day to learn Yoga. Lots of Big and Famous Aashrams are there.

West presents East

Annette van der Sluis — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:55:59 +0100

In de 17e en 18e eeuw bracht de VOC veel waardevolle specerijen, stoffen en geuren vanuit India naar Holland en heeft hiermee onze cultuur verrijkt. Nu, in de 21ste eeuw heb ik als Hollandse Bharata Natyam danseres de Indiase tempeldans mogen presenteren in de Shiva Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram in India voor Lord Nataraja. Het was een bijzondere en spirituele ervaring om Lees verder...

Can we save the tiger from extinction?

Vishal Solanki — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:25:45 +0100

About 20 years ago there were about 100000 tigers in the world, out of which approximately 70000 tigers in India. Due to a huge demand in tiger bones, teeth, skin, claws etc. in China, tiger poaching took place on a very large scal all over the world.

Currently it is estimated that about 5000-7000 tigers are still exisitng in this world.Out of these there are about 4000 tigers in India. ndia being the lLees verder...

Man made Sculptures of Hanuman

Vishal Solanki — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:23:44 +0100

De apengod Hanoeman (Hanuman) is in het pantheon van het hindoeisme degodheid die ooit de god Rama hielp bij de redding van zijn vrouw Sita uit de handen van de demonenkoning Ravana, de koning van de Lanka. Hanoeman komt voor in het millennia-oude heldenepos de Ramayana, hij symboliseert de bhakti (devotie) en is vooral populair in het noorden van India.

Leven zonder passie is onvergeeflijk

Vishal Solanki — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:43:22 +0100

In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the Mugal Empire's period of greatest prosperity, was griefstricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their fourteenth child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632, one year after her death. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal.Emperor Shah Jahan himself described the Taj in these words:

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Another India

Palande Ashwin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:35:50 +0100

To begin with I would like to appreciate all of the good work that people are doing for the Indian people, perhaps even more than Indian nationals do for their own countrymen.

I feel that theres an image thats stuck with India, mostly to do with poverty and the not-so- good side of things. Apart from this image, India is a surprising country, you never know whats around the next corner. Its more like a fiction - a second and your luck could decide whether you live or die .

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Kodaikanal

Biju Varghese — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:19:21 +0100

In last December I have visited Kodaikanal It is one of the most popular hill station in South India.It has several scenic natural attractions such as Bryant Park-botanical garden, Berijam Lake which are enjoyed by tourist and make it a popular destination for honeymoon.

Another attraction in Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms once in 12 years,that last bloomed in 2004

Trip to India August 2009

Sathish Sastry — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +0100

I just thought of sharing some nice memoroies from my trip to India in August this year.

Being born and brought up in Bangalore, it's always a nice feeling to go back home during the festive season. Although I have been living in the Netherlands over 10 years, I still get excited like a child when I plan my trip to india and more importantly when my tickets are booked!

This August was special to me as my mother was completing 60 years. I wanted to make it special for her. My sisLees verder...

Mijn reis naar Rishikesh in 2008

Jan Birza — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:13:25 +0100

Al heel lang wilde ik eens voor langere tijd naar India. Totdat een vriendin, Annemarie, mij in 2007 vroeg om mee te gaan naar Rishikesh, een pelgrimsoord in het noorden van India.
De eerste week zijn we in Delhi gebleven om wat te acclimatiseren en daarna met de taxi naar Lakshman jhula waar ik 2 maanden ben gebleven. Leuke tijd, doorgebracht met veel mensen van verschillende nationaliteiten en achtergronden. Lakshman jhula ligt vlak bij Rishikesh en ligt pal aLees verder...

Through the cold desert

Rohit Gupta — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:53:21 +0100

An impulsive decision immediately after returning from the Sar Pass Trek was to go on yet another one. Software Industry does that to you i guess ;)

So i booked the ticket to Leh before i booked the Youth Hostel. It was a Mountain Biking expedition and i roped in one of my colleagues also into the fray.

The Beginning

We reached the base camp at Leh roughly at 11000 feet above sea level. One thing which i still recall is the instruction that the camp leader gaveLees verder...

Indian Weddings - an extravagant bonanza..!

Surabhi Surendra — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:38:24 +0100

Among many things that India is known for, Indian weddings cant be left out. The picture above shows a glimpse into one of such Indian weddings where the ambiance is colorful with vibrant colors and filled with loving and warm smiles. Indian weddings are not just about all pomp and show but greatly about following Indian tradition of taking vows with your life partner and promising to stand by him and his family throughout.

So whenever you come to India, dont forget to be a part of oneLees verder...

Akshardham temple- Delhi

Arvind Agrawal — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:07:33 +0100

The Aksardham Temple is one of the most beautiful temple in India. It is a must see and is recommended. Whole family will enjoy the same. Only problem is that you can not carry your camera inside the temple. Therefore not many photos of this temple are available.