Tag Archives: Gujurat

Modhera Sun Temple

Posted on October 4, 2016 by annetbell

Posted first on February 8, 2013by annetbell The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Ancient faith systems architecture, bats, Exploring India, Gujurat, India, Indian School children visiting historical sites, Modhera Sun Temple, pagan faith systems, tourism, UNESCO Historic site | 4 Comments

Unexpected Rock Stars !

Posted on September 22, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Posted first on February 21, 2013 by annetbell Ahmedabad is not a tourist destination. It is a working class city which used to be called the Manchester (UK) of India due to the many fabric mills. It could also … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Adalaj Stepwell, Ahmedabad, blessing a baby or child by touching their head, blue eyes, followers of Islam, Gujurat, Hajji, India, light skin, marriage proposals, Mr. Modi, photography, pictures, red hair as a sign of Hajji, Rock Stars, travel | 1 Comment

India, Quotas, Mr. Modi, Gujurat, Patels

Posted on March 2, 2016 by annetbell

Patel demonstration in Amadavad, Gujurat, one million strong. Patel community threatens BJP with poll losses in Gujarat if it can’t have OBC status… as rally turns violent and police resort to teargas. This is the quota method for giving opportunities … Continue reading →

Posted in Amdavad, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmadavad, caste system, education, fairness, Gujurat, injustice, justice, OBC, population classification, quotas | Leave a comment

Meet the Patels

Posted on January 30, 2016 by annetbell

What fun this film was last night. We had finished the 10th and final episode of the first season of “Occupied” and David wanted to see some science fiction. I found “Meet the Patels” on Netflix. I had heard Ravi … Continue reading →

Posted in film, India, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Ahmedabad, animation, cinema, documentary, film, Gujurat, Gujurati film, Indian films, Indian immigrant challenge, Meet the Patels, Ravi Patel, romantic comedy | 4 Comments

Intelligence, Hard Work ,and the Roads in India

Posted on March 21, 2015 by annetbell

Nope, this is not Troy New York , though the potholes look similar. Dbell always says the roads are as bad as Mogadishu. And we laugh that we are insulting the Somalian city. This image is India , like Somalia … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Congress party, corruption, former Chief Minister of Gujarat, graph, Gujurat, India, Intelligence, Mogadishu, Mr. Modi, pot holes, resutls of 65 years of one party rule, road construction, roads, snow, Somalia, terrible roads | Leave a comment

A What. . . . . Where?

Posted on August 2, 2014 by annetbell

Gujarat family shocked to see 5-foot crocodile in bathroom from The Times of India A five-foot crocodile entered into a bathroom in a residential society in Sojitra town of Gujarat’s Anand district. (Photo: AFP) Anand: This Gujarat family had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Uncategorized | Tagged Anand, animals, bathroom, blogging, crocodile, Gujurat, India, travel, visitor | 14 Comments

Gujurat Lights

Posted on June 27, 2014 by annetbell

Solar Street Lights in Gujarat India This system is designed for outdoor application in un-electrified remote rural areas. This system is an ideal application for campus and village street lighting. The system is provided with battery storage backup sufficient to … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Gujurat, India, Leadership Matters, LED lights, Mr. Modi, Prime Minister, Rural lights, solar powered LED lights solar power | 7 Comments

Narendra Modi’s Gujarat

Posted on February 17, 2014 by annetbell

This will give you some idea about what Mr. Modi has accomplished in the years he has been Chief Minister of Gujarat, where we were located in Ahmedabad. He has been elected Chief Minister for four terms. The video will … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, business friendly, candidate for Time's Person of 2013, Chief Minister, economic development, Gujurat, India, international presence, Narendra Modi, Prime Minster candidate of BJP, travel | 5 Comments

Ferel Dogs ( From February, 2013)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by annetbell

They come in various colors, white, a ginger brown, black, and mixtures of the three. A few have long coats and all have pointed snouts. And they are not pets, or so we thought. The dogs live in the street scrounging … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmedabad, blogging, compassion, ferel dogs, Gujurat, India, inspiration, love, market, travel | 38 Comments

Modera Sun Temple ( from 2/08/13)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by annetbell

The picture on my first entry was taken on our visit to this temple constructed in 1026 AD. It is not at present a place of prayer and worship which we knew immediately because we weren’t instructed to remove our … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, architecture of India, blogging, Gujurat, Heritage Site, Hinudism, India, Modera Sun Temple, monkeys, photography, Sun god, travel, UNESCO | 9 Comments