Any attempt to unearth the beauty that is India will come up short. We present a snapshot of a country that defies any stereotype. Men braved hostile seas in a bid to reach India. The quest continues, millions of travelers flock the sub-continent year after year, to find religion, peace, amazement, and themselves; because India is the ultimate transformative journey. These photos are a few glimpses of India. We are hoping that you, dear reader, can help unravel India's unparalleled panorama.
Diwali:
Diwali is the biggest festival in India and is called the festival of lights. It is the celebration of the triumph of good over evil and the time for new clothes, sweets, savories, fireworks, temple visits and gifts.
Navratri:
It is a nine-night festival celebrated in honor of the Goddess Durga and usually in the month of October. There is a lot singing and dancing, especially among younger folk. The festival holds special significance for Bengalis and Gujaratis.
Orchha Palace:
The Orchha Palace on Madhya Pradesh is one of the most beautiful palaces in India. It was built by Raja Vir Singh. Witnessing the sunset from this Palace is a rare treat.
Goa:
The hippes may have discovered it, but everybody claims this piece of paradise on earth as their own now. There has been criticism of the rampant real estate development, foreigners buying up large tracts of land and the locals losing their famous sense of hospitality. But try telling that to the thousands who flock Goa's beaches through the year.
Kerala backwaters:
There's a reason that Kerala is often referred to as 'God's own country'. Its natural beauty consists of hills, beaches, backwaters and the all-pervading lush greenery that dots the entire state. One of the biggest tourist attractions is to stay on a houseboat and float across the backwaters of Allepey, Kottayam and Ernakulam.
Tea plantations:
India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, but being lovers of the beverage ourselves, most of what is grown is consumed within the country itself. The biggest tea producing regions are Assam, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Taj Mahal:
One of the wonders of the modern world, the Taj Mahal is a must stop and see for tourists traveling to India. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it remains the greatest architectural tribute to a lover.
Kerala Backwaters:
The Kerala Backwaters are an interconnected collection of rivers, canals and lagoons that spread across large parts of Kerala. The South Indian state is often referred to as 'God's own country' and its natural beauty consists of hills, beaches, backwaters and the all-pervading lush greenery that dots the entire state. One of the biggest tourist attractions is to stay on a houseboat and float across the backwaters of Allepey, Kottayam and Ernakulam.
Amber Fort:
Rajasthan, the abode of the Kings, is easily one of the most beautiful parts of India. Known for its forts and palaces, Rajasthan continues to be one of the most visited parts of India. Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer are the well-known tourist attractions. The fort in the picture is that of the Amber Fort, located in the capital Jaipur, and was built by Raja Man Singh.
Sunset in Rajasthan:
The stark beauty of Rajasthan is nowhere more apparent than in its desert. Pictured here are some camels and their owners during sunset. The annual Pushkar fair is a five-day affair where camels and livestock are sold and held in the town of Pushkar. Going back more than a 100 years, it is an important part of any serious traveler's itinerary, who wants to experience a spectacle of unbound fervor and festivity.
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