Tag Archives: India

Street Dogs In Amdavad

Posted on October 8, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! 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 … Continue reading →

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Pilgrims at Palitano, Gujurat

Posted on October 5, 2016 by annetbell

Posted initially on February 17, 2013by annetbell Nameste ! 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 … Continue reading →

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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 →

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War Timeline of Nuclear Neighbors, Pakistan and India

Posted on September 30, 2016 by annetbell

General Singh reviews his troops in India. My Indian filmmaker friend Chandresh Bhatt messaged me last night with this news. We were surprised that it had not been more visible in the news here. Yesterday, the news was about the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Fatehpur Sikri

Posted on September 2, 2016 by annetbell

After our day at the Taj being inspired by love, beauty, vision, and craftsmanship, we couldn’t leave the area without a visit to Fatehpur Sikri. It is an Unesco Historic Site. It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1571 in … Continue reading →

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Gita

Posted on September 1, 2016 by annetbell

Krishna in the front Namaste ! Today is the Hindu celebration of the Bhagavadi Gita or the birth of the Hindu classical scripture, the most important influential Hindu scripture and philosophy. It is rather ironic that the video below gives … Continue reading →

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Decorative Elements of the Taj

Posted on August 31, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste ! Islam forbids human or animal figures be used in decoration. It is their belief that God alone has the power to create life. Today, I am showing you images from the artistic decorative elements of the Taj with … Continue reading →

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King and Queen with Their “People” at Modhera SunTemple

Posted on May 20, 2016 by annetbell

Modera Sun Temple in northern Gujurat was a favorite for both groups no doubt because of dbell’s inspiring lectures in BTA! This temple was built in the 11 Century and is ancient Hindu. This is not a step well in-spite … Continue reading →

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Indian Family

Posted on May 19, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Family tradition in India is that when a son marries, he and his bride go to live with his parents. The bride’s family gives a dowry to her husband’s family for her care. Thus is the pain when a girl … Continue reading →

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