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The Walker (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:14:06 +0000

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A worker wrapped in a blanket on a cold morning at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi, India.

Not the Sunday Challenge: selective color.

Winter 2014/The Walker

Joy riding in Agra

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:13:59 +0000

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Customarily, men drove the motorcycles and women rode behind them sitting sidesaddle.

Not the Sunday Challenge: selective color.

Winter 2014/The Riders

Nothing plumb

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:44:12 +0000

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These Hindu temple carvings are in fantastic condition, considering that they are over 1000 years old. Khajuraho was a capital of the Chandela kings from the 9th to the 11th century. During that period, approximately 85 temples were constructed there of which almost 20 remain in good to excellent condition. Khajuraho continued its religious importance until the 14th century but was afterwards largely forgotten and was overgrown by forests. Its remoteness probably saved it from the desecration of human images that Muslim conquerors traditiaonally inflicted on Hindu monuments. In 1838, British army captain, T.S. Burt, "discovered" the temples during a day trip. Burt' immediately recognized the historical value of the temples even though his Victorian sensibilities were shocked by the explicit and erotic sculptures that covered the walls of the temples.

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Curious

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:44:18 +0000

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A Siberian chipmunk peers down from a ledge on the Khajuraho temples, India.

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Quite a figure for 1000 years old

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:36:28 +0000

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Khajuraho was a capital of the Chandela kings from the 9th to the 11th century. During that period, approximately 85 temples were constructed there of which almost 20 remain in good to excellent condition. Khajuraho continued its religious importance until the 14th century but was afterwards largely forgotten and was overgrown by forests. Its remoteness probably saved it from the desecration of human images that Muslim conquerors traditiaonally inflicted on Hindu monuments. In 1838, British army captain, T.S. Burt, "discovered" the temples during a day trip. Burt immediately recognized the historical value of the temples even though his Victorian sensibilities were shocked by the explicit and erotic sculptures that covered the walls of the temples.

The Sunday Challenge: Saucy

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Romance in the shadows

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:36:44 +0000

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A couple finds romance in the shadows of the temple. Khajuraho was a capital of the Chandela kings from the 9th to the 11th century. During that period, approximately 85 temples were constructed there of which almost 20 remain in good to excellent condition. Khajuraho continued its religious importance until the 14th century but was afterwards largely forgotten and was overgrown by forests. Its remoteness probably saved it from the desecration of human images that Muslim conquerors traditiaonally inflicted on Hindu monuments. In 1838, British army captain, T.S. Burt, "discovered" the temples during a day trip. Burt' immediately recognized the historical value of the temples even though his Victorian sensibilities were shocked by the explicit and erotic sculptures that covered the walls of the temples.

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Passion

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:02:07 +0000

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Khajuraho was a capital of the Chandela kings from the 9th to the 11th century. During that period, approximately 85 temples were constructed there of which almost 20 remain in good to excellent condition. Khajuraho continued its religious importance until the 14th century but was afterwards largely forgotten and was overgrown by forests. Its remoteness probably saved it from the desecration of human images that Muslim conquerors traditiaonally inflicted on Hindu monuments. In 1838, British army captain, T.S. Burt, "discovered" the temples during a day trip. Burt' immediately recognized the historical value of the temples even though his Victorian sensibilities were shocked by the explicit and erotic sculptures that covered the walls of the temples.

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Interior of the temple

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:06:41 +0000

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Khajuraho

Sitting pretty

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:02:21 +0000

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Khajuraho was a capital of the Chandela kings from the 9th to the 11th century. During that period, approximately 85 temples were constructed there of which almost 20 remain in good to excellent condition. Khajuraho continued its religious importance until the 14th century but was afterwards largely forgotten and was overgrown by forests. Its remoteness probably saved it from the desecration of human images that Muslim conquerors traditiaonally inflicted on Hindu monuments. In 1838, British army captain, T.S. Burt, "discovered" the temples during a day trip. Burt' immediately recognized the historical value of the temples even though his Victorian sensibilities were shocked by the explicit and erotic sculptures that covered the walls of the temples.

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Varanasi Market

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:34:56 +0000

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Varanasi is considered to be a holy city by Buddhists and Jains, and is considered to be the the holiest place in the world by Hindus who believe that it was founded by the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, around 5,000 years ago. It is believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world

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Before aarti

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:35:26 +0000

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A view of a Ghat before the aarti ceremony, a Hindu ritual, in which lights from candles soaked in ghee (purified butter) are offered to the deities. Varanasi is considered to be a holy city by Buddhists and Jains, and is considered to be the the holiest place in the world by Hindus who believe that it was founded by the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, around 5,000 years ago. It is believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world

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Patriotic boy

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:25:37 +0000

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A young boy, seeing tourists inside a building in Varanasi, India, proudly waves the national flag.

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Schoolbike

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:38:50 +0000

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A pedal powered schoolbus in Varanasi, India

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Playing in the Ganges

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:47:22 +0000

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A young boy plays with a can of water from the Ganges. Varanasi is considered to be a holy city by Buddhists and Jains, and is viewed as the holiest place in the world by Hindus who believe that it was founded by the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, around 5,000 years ago. It is believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Although the Ganges is extremely polluted, people believe that it will physically and spiritually cleanse them. Laundry and bathing can be seen continally along the Ganges at Varanasi.

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Tiny playground

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:46:56 +0000

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School is not mandatory in Varasani, India and parents often bring their children with them while they work.

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On the Ganges

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:35:38 +0000

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At twilight, the boats stand ready to be hired to take tourists and pilgrims out on the Ganges. Varanasi is considered to be a holy city by Buddhists and Jains, and is considered to be the the holiest place in the world by Hindus who believe that it was founded by the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, around 5,000 years ago. It is believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world.

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The faithful

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:31:46 +0000

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A rowboat with the faithful lighting candles floats down the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. Varanasi is considered to be a holy city by Buddhists and Jains, and is viewed as the holiest place in the world by Hindus who believe that it was founded by the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, around 5,000 years ago. It is believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world.

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Lovely truck

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:46:41 +0000

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Almost every truck in India is decorated.

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Cremation ghat at night

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:32:19 +0000

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Cremation ghats on the Ganges at Varanasi, India. This was a nightshot without flash taken from a rowboat at a respectful distance so the movement of the boat is apparently. However, I liked the way it came out. Varanasi is considered to be a holy city by Buddhists and Jains, and is viewed as the holiest place in the world by Hindus who believe that it was founded by the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, around 5,000 years ago. It is believed to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world.

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She's not pretty, but she runs fine

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:44:51 +0000

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All manners of vehicles travel the roads in Varasani, India

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