Post any interesting pictures that you find from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, etc.
I'll start:
A Shop in Bangladesh....
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A band in Nepal.
A young couple from Nagaland.
Here's another one....
I think this pic is pretty cool. A girl from India.
Agra's Red Fort.
Entrance:
Inside:
Viewing the Taj Mahal from the Red Fort:
Entrance:
Inside:
Viewing the Taj Mahal from the Red Fort:
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.
^^ its cool indeed!
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!
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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
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
A Bike Shop
Bull racing in Kerala.
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.
Pardon me if the question sounds silly.
Awaiting the monsoon storm at Badami.
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.
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.
Hey guys, I'm sorry I don't have any interesting photo but I must say that you have created an amazing collection here.
Holi Festival, India
A fishing boat, Goa.
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....
I'll start:
A Shop in Bangladesh....
lolocaust!!!!! OMG.
A riot of colour: People watching a Wrestling game, Himachl Pradesh, india
^^
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!
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!
QUOTE (cocoloco @ Jan 30 2011, 03:52 PM)
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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!
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!
That's how they dress on a daily basis.
Indians have a love for vivid colors....which often finds expression on their dress...artwork and architecture.
A good example is the Holi Festival of colors
A Hindu temple tower
And in Sarees
Snake charmers.
Wow...looks beautiful! I would love to visit India some day. It is on my list of to visit places.
Holi Festival of colors looks really fun. 
The pics of the South Asia showing happiness,monuments,culture etc. are awesome.
Thanks to my friend who had posted these nice pics.
Thanks to my friend who had posted these nice pics.
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