Dawn at Varanasi... Description: Varanasi, the holy city of India, is also known by the name of Kashi and Benaras. Considered as the abode of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is situated on the banks of River Ganges, which is believed to have the power of washing away all of one’s sins.Varanasi is more than 3000 years old and is famous as the city of temples. In Varanasi, there are temples at every few paces. Author: Sirsendu Gayen, Kolkata, West...

Three Tiers... Description: Three stray dogs are sleeping peacefully on the entrance of a house. Author: Sirsendu Gayen, Kolkata, West Bengal Author URL: Click here Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Year: 2009 Camera: Nikon D80 Let sleeping dogs lie, Varanasi

Relaxing at the Ghats... Description: Three stray dogs are relaxing in different positions at one of the ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Author: Sirsendu Gayen, Kolkata, West Bengal Author URL: Click here Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Year: 2009 Camera: Nikon D80 Dogs at the Varanasi Ghats, Uttar Pradesh

Water bird in Thekkady, Kerala... Description: A water bird seen in Thekkady, Kerala Author: Prashant, Mumbai, Maharashtra Location: Thekkady, Kerala Year: 2008 Camera: Kodak M753 Bird, Thekkady, Kerala

The Blooming Lily... Description: This snap was taken just when the rains started, so the water lily was in full bloom, welcoming the rains. Author: Mugdha R Vaidya, Mumbai, Maharashtra Location: Ambivali, Karjat, Maharashtra Year: 2008 Camera: Sony DSC W5 Water Lily, Karjat

Indian Tradition... Description: Incomparable to any other dress code in the world Author: Mahavir Desarda, Pune, Maharashtra Location: Pune, Maharashtra Year: 2008 Camera: Sony DSC H7 Four guys in traditional attire

Tough Time... Description: 13 th June,2007. The monsoon rain hits Kolkata. She appeared so violently. More than 100 mm rain. As per official reports 8 km of rain clouds were hanging over Kolkata just before the rain. It broke down upon the city and completely disrupted life. Almost 20 people died. In this photograph a van puller struggles to carry his vehicle through waist deep water. Author: Partha Pal, Birbhum, West Bengal Author...

Curious Frog... Description: A curious frog. Author: Partha Pal, Birbhum, West Bengal Author URL: Click here Location: Birbhum,West Bengal Year: 2008 Camera: Canon EOS 30D Curious frog

Tea Gardens of Ooty... Description: Tea gardens of Ooty Author: Preeti Das Paul, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh Location: Ooty Tea Estates, Tamil Nadu Year: 2008 Camera: Sony Digital DSC W30 Tea Gardens of Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Bibi ka Maqbara, Aurangabad... Description: Bibi Ka Maqbara is a maqbara built by Prince Azam Shah, son of Emperor Aurangzeb, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Dilras Bano Begam. The monument’s name translates literally to ‘Tomb of the Lady’, but has earned the nickname ‘poor man’s Taj’ because it was made to rival the Taj Mahal. Author: Vijay Panchawatkar, Mumbai, Maharashtra Location: Aurangabad Year:...