Pictures from South Asia, Funny, Strange or Random |
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Pictures from South Asia, Funny, Strange or Random |
 Dec 13 2010, 09:13 PM
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AF Guru  Group: Members Posts: 3,086 Joined: 25-December 04  |
Post any interesting pictures that you find from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, etc.
I'll start: A Shop in Bangladesh.... This post has been edited by Tenjikuronin: Dec 12 2012, 04:40 PM |
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Dec 14 2010, 05:36 AM
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AF Guru Group: AF Forum Police Posts: 3,292 Joined: 29-June 07 From: Melbourne Australia |
A band in Nepal.
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Dec 14 2010, 09:51 AM
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AF Elite  Group: AF Senior Moderators Posts: 9,294 Joined: 24-January 06 From: middanġeard |
A young couple from Nagaland.
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Dec 14 2010, 11:40 PM
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AF Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,086 Joined: 25-December 04 |
Here's another one.... This post has been edited by Tenjikuronin: Dec 12 2012, 04:40 PM |
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Dec 15 2010, 05:36 AM
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I think this pic is pretty cool. A girl from India.
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Dec 16 2010, 04:24 AM
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AF Elite Group: AF Senior Moderators Posts: 9,294 Joined: 24-January 06 From: middanġeard |
Agra's Red Fort.
Entrance:  Inside:  Viewing the Taj Mahal from the Red Fort: 
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Dec 16 2010, 01:51 PM
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AF Addict  Group: Members Posts: 604 Joined: 16-October 08 From: US of A |
The Thanjavur Temple from the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
It was built on 1010 and marked its 1000th year anniversary recently.   (photo credit sriram)Located in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, Tanjore sits on the Cavery River delta and was a capital of the Cholan Empire that reached its height between the 10th and 13th centuries. Tanjore's proximity to the Kaveri River, extensive irrigation system, and rich soil make it an important agricultural region and producer of rice, coconut, mango, and plantains. The Cholans were patrons of a magnificent revival of Indian art, sculptures, bronze casting and architecture. Under their successors a renowned style of Tanjore painting developed, which incorporated rich colors, decorative stones, and gold leaf into displays of Hindu spiritual and mythological themes. In 1010 CE, a magnificent monument to King Rajaraja of the Cholan Empire and his personal god Shiva was completed in Tanjore. The Rajarajeshvara or Brihadishvara temple was the tallest building in India at the time with a massive ceremonial space, moat, and a central shrine reaching a height of 216 feet. Tributes sent from throughout Rajaraja's empire supported the vast retinue of dancers, servants, singers, carpenters, goldsmiths, and others who made up the temple's staff. Temple inscriptions document both transactions related to Brihadishvara, and also Rajaraja's conquests, and provide extensive information about the medieval Cholan Empire. (text from PBS: The Story of India) Some bronze sculpture from the temple     The temple has extensive inscriptions, literally in the thousands detailing the day to day life in the Chola Empire. Being extremely detail oriented administrators, the Cholas had every house in their major cities indexed by road name, house number, and the people who live there.    QUOTE (Marrykate @ Dec 15 2010, 02:36 AM)  I think this pic is pretty cool. A girl from India. ^^ its cool indeed! 
This post has been edited by starsiege: Dec 16 2010, 02:25 PM |
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Dec 25 2010, 04:01 PM
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AF Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,086 Joined: 25-December 04 |
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This post has been edited by Tenjikuronin: Dec 12 2012, 04:41 PM |
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Dec 25 2010, 08:13 PM
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AF Elite Group: AF Senior Moderators Posts: 9,294 Joined: 24-January 06 From: middanġeard |
Various Indian fabrics.
 Weaving from Assam  Antique Banjara Embroidery  Antique Tie-Dye Ludhi - Bridal Veil  Antique Ikat Tie Dye Bridal Sari  Antique Benarasi Zari Bridal Sari  Old Gujarat BharatKaam Embroidery  Kharhi Print & Tinsel work  Bhagalpuri Weaving  Western Deccan muslin  Old Gharcholu Bridal sari  achedi - Hand Painted dyeing |
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Jan 19 2011, 05:38 PM
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AF Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,086 Joined: 25-December 04 |
A Bike Shop
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Jan 19 2011, 11:52 PM
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AF Elite Group: AF Senior Moderators Posts: 9,294 Joined: 24-January 06 From: middanġeard |
Bull racing in Kerala.
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Jan 20 2011, 12:03 AM
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The aspara pictures look pretty similar to Khmer aspara. May I ask why aspara are often portrayed as half-naked? Is there any meaning behind those half-naked bodies?
Pardon me if the question sounds silly. |
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Jan 20 2011, 01:31 AM
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AF Elite Group: AF Senior Moderators Posts: 9,294 Joined: 24-January 06 From: middanġeard |
Awaiting the monsoon storm at Badami.
This post has been edited by han2: Jan 20 2011, 01:34 AM |
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Jan 20 2011, 02:24 AM
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QUOTE (XigonCongchua @ Jan 19 2011, 09:03 PM) The aspara pictures look pretty similar to Khmer aspara. May I ask why aspara are often portrayed as half-naked? Is there any meaning behind those half-naked bodies? Pardon me if the question sounds silly. They are considered celestial beauties, as such their breasts are frequently accentuated within pictures and sculptures (either through sheer fabric or topless-ness)  Upper body nudity for women wasn't quite as scandalous in some parts of India as it was in others. Probably the hot climate contributed to it. |
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Jan 20 2011, 02:50 AM
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Hey guys, I'm sorry I don't have any interesting photo but I must say that you have created an amazing collection here.
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Jan 20 2011, 06:59 PM
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Holi Festival, India
 
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Jan 20 2011, 08:09 PM
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AF Elite Group: AF Senior Moderators Posts: 9,294 Joined: 24-January 06 From: middanġeard |
A fishing boat, Goa.
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Jan 21 2011, 07:06 AM
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QUOTE (Tenjikuronin @ Dec 13 2010, 05:13 PM) Post any interesting pictures that you find from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, etc. I'll start: A Shop in Bangladesh....  lolocaust!!!!! OMG. |
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Jan 30 2011, 05:20 PM
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AF Addict Group: Members Posts: 604 Joined: 16-October 08 From: US of A |
A riot of colour: People watching a Wrestling game, Himachl Pradesh, india
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Jan 30 2011, 06:52 PM
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AF Pro Group: Members Posts: 1,718 Joined: 9-March 10 From: COCO for COCO PUFF! |
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Wow! That is soo pretty! It reminds me of the cheerio fruity pebbles lol!  How did they end up dressing in so many different color? Is it part of the event to dress in those colors?Beautiful! |
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