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Suraj Kund Mela, (Delhi) Haryana, India, Feb 2008 : Surajkund Crafts Mela 2008 began on 01 Feb 2008. External Affairs Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 15 day extravaganza which is the 22nd Mela at Surajkund (Sun Lake), Haryana (near Delhi). The state of West Bengal (WB) was the focus state this year. WB is known for its colorful and vibrant culture. The craftsmen and artisans from Bengal used this opportunity to showcase their culture and their craftsmanship. A wide range of masks, decorative items, handmade knick-knacks, etc. are showcased along with the music and dance of West Bengal. Folk artistes such as Dandia, Gharba. Tarangmail, Sambhalpuri Dance, Bihu, Panthi, Rai, Dhol Nagada, Chakri, Been Sapera, Ghoomer, and puppet show were held. The Surajkund Mela is organized by Haryana Tourism and is held near Faridabad (outskirts of New Delhi). Visitors can’t help but get mesmerized by the wide variety of crafts and the rich culture of rural India. The festival was held for the first time in the year 1981. Every year a particular state is the focus of the mela. This year it was West Bengal. At this event one gets to see the wide & diverse culture as well as enjoy the musical extravaganza in the open air theater. This time apart from craftsmen from various sates of India, crafts person from SAARC countries and from Thailand, Brazil, and South Africa have also been invited. In all 350 craftsmen and weavers are participating here, of which 61 are from West Bengal, the theme state. The handicrafts displayed and sold including leather Craft, Brass & Bell metal, Cane & Bamboo, Ceramic, Clay dolls, Dhokra, Horn work, Jute Products, Masks & Puppets, Papier Mache, Sandalwood Carving, Artistic Weaving, Printing & Painting, Baluchari Saree and Daccai, Cotton Sarees and Jamdani, Needlwork and Embroidery. For food lovers special stall highlighting delectable cuisine of West Bengal was set up. One could also savour cuisine of Punjab, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal, Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat in addition to Chinese and Thai cuisine.

Suraj Kund Mela, (Delhi) Haryana, Ind...

Suchit Nanda

Surajkund Crafts Mela 2008 began on 01 Feb 2008. External Affairs Mini ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2009 11:26am PST

Amritsar - Virasat Haveli Hotel 04/2009 : A truly wonderful oasis just 12 km outside of Amritsar. A relaxing atmosphere with a 5-star cuisine. Even locals from Amritsar dine at this place on a regular basis. Extremely friendly service. The rooms are simple, nothing luxurious, but clean. http://virasathaveli.com/

Amritsar - Virasat Haveli Hotel 04/2009

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A truly wonderful oasis just 12 km outside of Amritsar. A relaxing at ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2009 10:41am PST

Rajasthan Diwas, Mar 2007 : Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated in the state of Rajasthan but most of all in Jaipur. Anu & I visited Jaipur to record and witness this in March 2007. Rajasthan Day celebrations held from March 30. Bengalis comprise the single largest linguistic group to visit Rajasthan as tourists so to attract more tourists from there, the themes were around Bengal. The City of Jaipur hosts the Rajasthan Day Festival (Rajasthan Diwas) which is an amalgamation of Jaipur Heritage International Festival and Rajasthan Foundation Day Celebrations. The people of Rajasthan, who rejoice everyday of their life, who enliven their traditions every now & then in festivities & revelries, celebrated Rajasthan Diwas in a grand manner from 21st March to 30th March 2007. With the aim of showcasing the state's culture & heritage and reviving the traditional sports, cuisines and folk-art, Government of Rajasthan announced state-wide Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations from 21st March to 30th March 2007. Craft-Bazaar, Food Festival, Night Bazaar, Sports competitions, spectacular fire-works, Mega Cultural Concerts, and competitions for school students are but a few events organized as a part of Rajasthan Diwas Celebrations, 2007. Craft Bazaar showcasing the art forms, handicrafts, pottery styles, prints & textiles, embroideries, carpets, wood & metal work of different regions of Rajasthan was a major attraction for visiting tourists as well as the residents throughout the 10-day celebrations. Puppet shows and folk performances by Kalbelia, Manganiyars, Garasias, Sahariya, Bheels and other tribes every evening in Jawahar Kala Kendra were an added attraction for the visitors to the Craft Bazaar. Tantalizing the taste buds, mouth-watering Marwari, Mewari, Hadoti, Dundhari, Brij and Punjabi delicacies were savoured at the Food Festival. Celebrations included traditional & rural sports like Kabbadi, Kho-Kho, Rumal Jhappatta, Teerandazi (Archery), Camel Cart Race, Elephant Polo, Tonga Race and other sports like Satoliya, Bullock Cart Race, Mulkhum, Rassa-kassi and Bhartiya Kushti etc. As part of celebrations, competitions were held at District & Division level and the winning teams competed in the State-level finals held in Jaipur An unique features of these celebrations, was the Night Bazaar. An ensemble of shoppers' items ranging from handicrafts, clothes, potteries, carpets, internationally renowned quilts, blankets & jewellery to day-today household commodities. Cultural shows and live concerts every evening were held in the ambience of majestic Albert Hall, Amer Fort and other venues with a variety of programmes ranging from Classical Music & dance performances, Ghazal Evening, Bollywood Celebrity Evening to Nritya Natika, Natya Sandhya etc. See pictures of JAIPUR City here: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/6717232_vBctV/

Rajasthan Diwas, Mar 2007

Suchit Nanda

Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated in the state of Rajasthan but most of a ...

Updated: May 29, 2009 11:49am PST

Jaipur (जयपुर), Rajasthan, Mar 2007 : Visited Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर), Rajasthan in for the "Rajasthan Diwas 2007" which was celebrated from 21st March to 30th March 2007. You can see the pictures here: http://photos.suchit.in/gallery/3367702_JsSAW/ Built by the warrior-astronomer Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, it is full of formidable forts, enchanting palaces and lovely temples. Jaipur is listed in most tourist books as one of the three cities that make India's Golden Triangle - the other two are Delhi and Agra. The old city of Jaipur is enclosed within seven gates, the most important of which are Chandpol, Jaipuri and Sanganeri. Best time to visit is Oct to March as summers can be as hot as 45 C! Here are some of the images from Jaipur City - Pink City as it is fondly called.

Jaipur (जयपुर), Rajasthan, ...

Suchit Nanda

Visited Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर), Rajasthan in for the "Rajasth ...

Updated: May 29, 2009 11:30am PST

Mariwala Residence, Mahabaleshwar : Photographs of Jaisinh Mariwala's residence at Machutar Village, Mahabaleshwar, India

Mariwala Residence, Mahabaleshwar

Gautam Patel

Photographs of Jaisinh Mariwala's residence at Machutar Village, Mahab ...

Updated: May 25, 2009 11:53pm PST

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Nov 2005 : Pictures of Jaipur taken on a trip to Rajasthan covering Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, and Ajmer & Pushkar in November 2005. Other images can be found at http://photos.suchit.in/Travel/ The "Pink City" as the city of Jaipur is called is the capital city of the state of Rajasthan. It is located about 250 Km from Delhi and is well connected by air, road and rail. Jaipur is often the starting point for tourists visiting Rajasthan. Founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, Jaipur is famous for Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace & Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. It is also known for the textile block prints, semi precious jewelry, handicraft items and Raj Mandhir (Movie theater). The state of Rajasthan is located in the North Western part of India. Sand dunes, wooded hills, and amazing lakes & palaces come together with men & women in colourful turbans & skirts making it an enchanting location to visit. It is a kaleidoscope of brightly turbaned men with proud moustaches and women with twinkling anklets in colorful swirling ghagras. Extremely popular with the tourists, Rajasthan is worth a visit for anyone coming to India. The mood & rhythm changes from one region to the other but what hits you most is the warm and friendly smiles across the region. Some of the major tourists destinations of India such as Pushkar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Jaipur are located in this State as also some of the best wildlife sanctuaries. The history of Rajasthan dates back to 5,000 years and the heritage & rich landscape reflects the past glories of the Rajas (Kings) and their palaces. While the big cities are fast moving towards a westernized life-style, its the villages and outskirts that have still retained the traditional ways and truly worth a visit. Best time is around August to October. Time it with one of the major fairs (such as Pushkar Mela in Feb) and you will have a unique and unforgettable experience for sure.

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Nov 2005

Suchit Nanda

Pictures of Jaipur taken on a trip to Rajasthan covering Jodhpur, Jais ...

Updated: May 24, 2009 8:05am PST

Delhi - Akshardham Temple 04/2009 : The Hindus gone insane. Body searches, no photos! What for?

Delhi - Akshardham Temple 04/2009

travvvelller

The Hindus gone insane. Body searches, no photos! What for?

Updated: May 23, 2009 7:53pm PST

Delhi - Shri Lakshmi Narain Temple 04/2009 : One of the newest temples built in Delhi. Great colors. But with disturbing swastika symbols, which have a very different meaning in the Hindu religion.

Delhi - Shri Lakshmi Narain Temple 04...

travvvelller

One of the newest temples built in Delhi. Great colors. But with dist ...

Updated: May 23, 2009 3:44pm PST

Delhi - Red Fort 04/2009 :

Delhi - Red Fort 04/2009

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Updated: May 23, 2009 11:08am PST

Delhi - Ramakrishna Mission 04/2009 : Nothing special, just waiting for the money exchanger office to open up.

Delhi - Ramakrishna Mission 04/2009

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Nothing special, just waiting for the money exchanger office to open u ...

Updated: May 23, 2009 10:25am PST

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