Category Archives: India

Sweeping, Sweeping Everywhere ( from February 9,2013)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by annetbell

In almost six weeks, we  have seen no trash trucks, no recycling bins to be emptied, but endless sweeping , everywhere.  The trash  must go somewhere and that is into piles along the sides of the road. In the mornings, … Continue reading →

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Happy Karwa Chauth

Posted on October 22, 2013 by annetbell

October 22nd, is celebrated  in Gujarat and  by  Hindi women in the north of India and Pakistan .  Married women are fast and pray all day for the safety, good health, and longevity of life of their husbands. These beautiful … Continue reading →

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Back and Forth

Posted on October 18, 2013 by annetbell

Many houses in the United States with large enough porches have swings as a part of the seating arrangement. We had a late Victorian shingle style house  with a wrap around front porch. Just at the entrance was a redwood … Continue reading →

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Palitana, Gujarat, India from 2/13/13

Posted on October 16, 2013 by annetbell

Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only two lanes. It was quite nerve wracking as I had … Continue reading →

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Bengal or Indian Tigers

Posted on October 15, 2013 by annetbell

Bengal or Indian Tigers were added  to the list of endangered animals in 2010. Sadly, there have been five killings in India just this year. The unique skins ,which are like snowflakes in that no two are alike, bring a … Continue reading →

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The Chand Baori Vav. . . . .The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on October 14, 2013 by annetbell

Gujarat and Rajastan rulers invented clever methods for storing water in response to the semi-arid climate, seasonal changes, and cultural and religious practices in their states.  Vavs (step-wells) are subterranean structures that store drinking water, provide a resting space to … Continue reading →

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Adalaj Ni Vav- Nominated As One of the Seven Wonders of India

Posted on October 12, 2013 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqxFo73mB50&list=PLYlq9_KV5dunZv3NZrQFZEdEnmvoKD0BF&index=7 A lovely video of Adalaj Ni Vav, a little politics showing the roads of Gujurat, parrots flying around, Indians enjoying their treasures , and the elegant Adalaj Ni Vav.  I couldn’t find the Amatabh Bachchan Breathe a Bit of … Continue reading →

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How Was Adalaj Ni Vav Built, 500 Years Ago?

Posted on October 11, 2013 by annetbell

This is an example of an architect’s quick sketch of Adalaz Ni Vav and is an representative  example of work the students would do at each site we visited.  When they started many of them felt inadequate but their skills improved … Continue reading →

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The Vision of Queen Ruda

Posted on October 10, 2013 by annetbell

The star was always covered by an umbrella. He is quite well known and popular in the TV and Bollywood movies. Maybe someone can tell us his  name. I always love these “clash of culture” pictures. . . . . … Continue reading →

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Navratri Garba

Posted on October 8, 2013 by annetbell

Indians love to dance!  I am sure you have seen those huge dance scenes in the middle of Bollywood films where the whole casts stops doing whatever they were doing to dance. It must be in their blood and the … Continue reading →

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