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INDIA

I arrived in India on July 3rd, 2006, went to Nepal for the last week of July, and then came back to India, and went up to the mountains to spend a bit of time in McLeod Ganj.  This is a Tibetan settlement in India, and is the residence of the exiled Tibetan Dalai Lama.  I stayed a few days to attend some of his lectures, but unfortunately photography was banned.  Below are a few preliminary pictures of India made during this  trip currently in progress. 

 

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One of the Beautiful Palaces in Rajesthan

Blue paint is said to repel insects.

Lavishly Decorated Palatial Room

Palace Courtyard

Every palace worth its name must have a royal courtyard!

Indoor Palatial Fountain

Beautiful, just beautiful...

Blue Houses in Rajesthan

Jain Temple

The Jain religion is known for its ultra-vegetarianism. Count me out!

On the Buses, Indian Style

Temple at Khajurao

Looks innocent enough, until you get close and see carvings of couples in all the positions of the Kama Sutra.

Tired After a Long Day

Mom taking her son home from school.

The Taj Mahal

Too bad the sky is the same colour as the Taj.

Making an Appearance

I should be in at least one photo, even though I was sick, tired, and very uncomfortable in the heat at the time.

Taj Door

The patterns are made using semi-precious stones inlaid in the Taj's white marble!

Another Taj Door

The patterns are made using semi-precious stones inlaid in the Taj's white marble!

The Holy Muddy Ganges River

For Hindus, this is the most holy river where the dead are cremated or sunken to the bottom.

Religious Pilgrimage to the Ganges River

Tibetan Pride

Up in the Hills of McLeod Ganj, a Tibetan community in India, the pride runs high.

Tibetan Cortens

At McLeod Ganj.

Monk Podering the Meaning of Life

At McLeod Ganj.

Sunset Over McLeod Ganj

View From my $8US / Night Room

In McLeod Ganj.

View From my $8US / Night Room

 

Nepal

These are a few photos of Nepal, taken the last week of July 2006.  I fell in love with the place, and will be back soon, with more photos to come.

 

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Nepalese Temple

This is the most famous one in Kathmandu.

Another Temple

On the flags are written short prayers, or "mantras", which are "sent off" as they flutter in the wind.

Prayer wheel

On the wheel are written short prayers, or "mantras", which are "sent off" with each revolution.

Sunset Over Kathmandu


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