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The Unknown Artist of Raghurajpur

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Description: The aged painter of Raghurajpur is creating “Dashabatar Taas” in his room.
Author: Papri Chakraborty, Uttarpara, West Bengal
Location: Raghurajpur,Orissa
Year: 2008
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4100

Aged Painter, Raghurajpur, Orissa

Solitude..

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Description: People here have been living in solitude with each other and with nature for centuries, good changes coming up, the young generation’s working hard to claim lost gold back from its soil.
Author: Prayas Chaudhary, Gurgaon, Haryana
Location: Rajasthan
Year: 2009
Camera: Nikon D40

Rajasthan

Winnoing

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:18:48 +0000

Description: This was shot near Munnar at a place called Kanthallore, a rural area.
Author: Sunil Kumar, Adimally, Kerala
Location: Munnar, Kerala
Year: 2007
Camera: Nikon D80 with 18-135 lens

Winnoing

Celebration

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:06:41 +0000

Description: Shot in Rajasthan.
Author: Dipesh C.Shah, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location: Rajasthan
Year: 2010
Camera: Canon EOS 20D

Shot in Rajasthan

The Luv for Cricket

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Description: In India, every Sunday morning is dedicated to cricket. I would wake up and look forward for a nice sunny morning session on the neighbouring roads. Its been ages since then, However in India every child still looks forward for his daily sessions of cricket. Thats how much we adore this Game!!!
Author: Saish Kuvelker, Pune, Maharashtra
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Year: 2010
Camera: Canon 1000D

Cricket

Lord Shiva’s Hand

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Description: A foreign tourist braving the hot afternoon sun, is seen giving the finishing touch to the Kailash and the Mahadev painting on a wall at the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Benaras — It is the hand that paints the hand of the creator.
Author: Anjan Chanda, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: Benaras, Uttar Pradesh
Year: 2009
Camera: Nikon D90

Lord Shiva's Hand, Benaras, Uttar Pradesh

Inside a Train

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Description: Inside a train compartment.
Author: Abhiruk Lahiri, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: Kanpur
Year: 2009

Train Compartment

Radiance

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Winner of the 2010 IndiaShots.com contest category: “Only in India”

Description: Odissi is one of the eight classical dance forms of India. it originates from the state of Orissa, in Eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of india on the basis of archaeological evidence.
Author: Soumyendu Bag, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: West Bengal
Year: 2008
Camera: Nikon D60

Odissi Dancers

Life at Howrah

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Description: A priest waits for devotees for the daily rituals under the legendary Howrah Bridge in Kolkata, India
Author: Ronny Sen, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Year: 2009
Camera: Nikon D90, Tokina – 12-24

Life at Howrah

Tired!

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Description: After a dry day..It’s time to pack your bag and move !
Author: Tanmoy Nayak, Bankura, West Bengal
Location: Bankura, West Bengal
Year: 2010
Camera: Nikon D5000

Bankura, West Bengal

Walking a Tight Rope

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:10:22 +0000

Description: Child at Work.
Author: Badal Kumar Paul, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Year: 2008
Camera: Nikon F80

Child Walking a Tight Rope

Lunch Time

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:06:30 +0000

Description: Paddy farmers at lunch time.
Author: Badal Kumar Paul, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: Barjora, West Bengal
Year: 2008
Camera: Nikon F80

Paddy Farmers, Barjora, West Bengal

Sacred Touch

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Winner of the 2009 IndiaShots.com contest category: “Only in India”
Description: This picture was taken in Tarekeswar, West Bengal
Author: Somnath Mukherjee, Rishra, West Bengal
Location: Tarekeswar, West Bengal.
Year: 2009
Camera: Canon 350D

Holy Flame, Tarakeswar, West Bengal

Deity World

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:13:21 +0000

Description: TThis picture was taken in Tarekeswar, West Bengal
Author: Somnath Mukherjee, Rishra, West Bengal
Location: Tarekeswar, West Bengal.
Year: 2009
Camera: Canon 350D

Tarakeswar, West Bengal

Calcutta Yellow

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:56:22 +0000

Description: A string of yellow lemons dangle inside the trademark Calcutta yellow cab.
Author: Bhamati Sivapalan, New Delhi
Location: Calcutta, West Bengal
Year: 2008
Camera: Olympus 35RD

Inside a Taxi-Cab, Calcutta

Ox Heads to Elephant Ahead

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:58:38 +0000

Description: Darasuram Architecture and Iconography
Author: Sathiyamurthy K., Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Location: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Year: 2009
Camera: Fuji 2000 HD

Temple Icons at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Immersion

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:11:39 +0000

Description: This photo is taken in Ganga Kolkata West Bengal.
Author: Aranyak Banerjee, Howrah, West Bengal
Location: Kolkata , West Bengal
Year: 2008
Camera: Canon D400

Immersion

The Thrissur Pooram Festival

admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:07:42 +0000

Description: The Thrissur Pooram is one of the biggest festivals in India where elephants are decorated magnificiently.
Author: Debashis Tarafder, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: Thrissur, Kerala
Year: 2009
Camera: Nikon D200

Thrissur Pooram Festival, Thrissur, Kerala

Unfinished Works

admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:28:35 +0000

Description: Idols sit incomplete at the world famous Kumartuli in Kolkata.
Author: Sourav Karmakar, Kolkata, West Bengal
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Year: 2007
Camera: Canon S2 IS

Kumartuli Idols, Kolkata

Two Buffaloes

admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:53:48 +0000

Description: Buffaloes at a small village called Punjab Khor near Kanjhavala.
Author: Heena, New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Year: 2009
Camera: Nikon D80

Two Buffaloes, Punjab Khor