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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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Mother Nature in Full Force Tsunami Japan- Shocking New Video

Posted on October 9, 2013 by annetbell

Shocking new video of 2011 Tsunami in Japan recording the very moments the Tsunami entered the country.  Watch in full screen and listen to the poor souls sobbing as they film from the hill. You will hear their voices as … Continue reading →

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Rock Stars !?!? Reblog from 02/2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by annetbell

One of my blogger friends, suggested that once a week, I reblog some of my earlier posts about India. I think I will because I had few readers then and I believe some of you will enjoy reliving my journey … Continue reading →

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Henna Hands

Posted on October 6, 2013 by annetbell

The first weekend we were all in Ahmedabad, we were off to the market in the old city. The crowds, the stalls, the food, the animals were just overwhelming! One of my earliest ever posts was about this visit.  ( … Continue reading →

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