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Theyyam Dance Of Kerala, India

This is a popular ritual form of dance worship in the Southern states of Kerala & Karnataka which consists of age old customs, rituals & traditions; performed to glorify goddess Kaali.

This form of dance is always perfomed by men. This takes place in front of village temples.

Face paints are used and also decorative costumes are worn by the dancers.

Theyyam, all about being Gods and much more.

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The Land Of Many Colours

India, the land of many colours - diverse landscape, culture, cuisine, festivals & attire contribute to this.

As we approach the festival of colours/Holi, I would like to present my beautiful, colourful country each day through my vibrant pics.

Today I present to you the multi coloured turbans of Rajasthan (a state in North West India) - a symbol of prestige, pride & status for the lovely people of Rajasthan.

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Life Is A Journey

There are muddy roads; concrete roads; no road; stairs to climb; rivers & bridges to cross; hills to trek; interesting souls on the way; at times nobody; sunny days; cloudy sky; dark nights & cheerful mornings.

But the journey must continue as always. Agree?

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THE CAMEL 🐪 DRIVERS OF INDIA

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The Smell Of The Village Soil

Ever ventured into the countryside away from the concrete jungle of the city & town, away from dust & pollution, away from competition & rat race?

If not, then you must visit the villages of India. India is a land with varied landscapes dotted with hills, rivers, seas & oceans, backwaters, sandy & salty deserts, fields & farmland and forests too. In fact there's so much to explore!!

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This is a village up in the hills & mountains of India.

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This village is in the heart of Thar desert/Great Indian Desert surrounded by sand where the only mode of transport is camel.

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This village is down south in the state of Kerala where such backwaters & houseboats are a common sight and coconut trees on either sides.

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This is a village in western India in the state of Goa where there is sea, farmland and some beautiful chapels & churches all over the place.

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Another gorgeous village of India. This one is located in the eastern part of the country where the staple diet of the locals is rice & fish, hence glimpses of paddy fields & fisherman.

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This is how an Indian village looks like - grandma sitting in the courtyard; smiling faces of children coz they are genuinely happy & not just posing for the camera; huts with pet animals roaming freely; muddy tracks with greenery all around.

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Also, you would be able to spot some very hardworking women; children & cattle venturing into the nearby forest and of course simple & meaningful activities like watching the sunrise, sunset or perhaps counting the birds flying by. Way better than those unstoppable video games played by our children most of the time.

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Welcome to a typical Indian village 🤗

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Wish you a fabulous weekend, my dear friends & see you soon 🙏🤗

Hampi: The Saga Of A Lost City

From the land of living rocks; a saga in stone; Hampi (a town in the South Indian state of Karnataka, India) is home to an ancient Indian dynasty called the Vijayanagara empire established in the mid 14th century where both art & architecture flourished.

Amongst the marvel of the ruins & the splendours of a bygone era, I am that soul who is busy chasing the sunrise & sunset- beautiful examples that both beginning & ending can be gorgeous.

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Wah Taj!! An ode to love & one of the seven wonders of the world.

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The Landscapes Of India

Welcome to the varied landscapes of India, my dear friends starting with the loftiest mountain range in the world called the Himalayas in the North to the grasslands of India in the South of Himalayan foothills, also spread across parts of central & western India.

We also have two big deserts in India.

A sandy, yellow desert called the Thar Desert/The Great Indian Desert in the North Western State of Rajasthan.

Then a salty desert or White Desert called the Great Rann of Kutch located in the western state of Gujarat.

The gorgeous backwaters of India are mostly found in the South Western state of India called Kerala.

Similarly the lush green tea gardens at Munnar is also located in the state of Kerala in South India.

The coastal areas with its gorgeous beaches spread in the West, East & South of India can be explored all round the year for some adventurous & fun filled activities.

Happy weekend, my dear friends & see you soon 🙌 🤗

At Blackbuck Forest Resort - Bidar, Karnataka in India.