Act, Celebrations, Culture, Daily Post, Gangtok, NE Tourism, North East India, Photo Challenge, Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge

Amar Jawan Jyoti-Saluting those Securing our Borders

Amar jawan Jyoti is an Indian memorial to salute the Soldiers who were martyred during the Indo-Pakistan War 1971. They were their securing our Borders,They are now their securing our Borders so that our Past,Present and Future can breath and live in Peace. A Great Salute to Our Indian Soldiers. The above structure is a… Continue reading Amar Jawan Jyoti-Saluting those Securing our Borders

Assam, Culture, General, Guwahati, NE Tourism, Photography

Hayagriva Madhava Mandir(Temple)

A temple preaching Hinduism dating back to 6th Century situated at Hajo,which is around 30Kms from Guwahati City. This Temple is a famous tourist spot as well as pilgrimage center among the locals as well as people coming from different parts..It is famous for its Stone Carvings and this temple was initially built with Stones… Continue reading Hayagriva Madhava Mandir(Temple)

Assam, Bihu, Celebrations, Culture, Fun, General, India, NE Tourism, Photography, Tradition

Artist playing Dhol

Dhol is a musical instrument used all over India during different festivals and celebrations in various shapes and sizes,and playing them in Assam is no exception.Assamese People generally plays them during Bihu Celebrations and are widely used in functions and gatherings.It is a symbol of Heritage,Culture and Tradition of Assam An Artist known as Dhuliya(One… Continue reading Artist playing Dhol

Assam, Black and White Photography, Celebrations, Colorful India, Culture, Durga Puja, Festival, Fun, General, Guwahati, India, Night Photography, Photography

Goddess Durga-Deity of Shaktism

Goddess Durga the mother of Shaktism in hindu mythology and one of the main Goddess for Hindus.She is called with many names,having many persona and many forms. "The form of Shakti,The Destroyer of Evil,I bow to you mother with all my heart"

Assam, Colorful India, Culture, Durga Puja, Festival, General, Guwahati, Night Photography, Photography

Smoke of Faith

A Devotee holds up a Dhuna Dani(vessel to burn resin),a tradition during prayer and puja.This was taken during Vijaya Dashami(Immersion Day of Goddess Durga).

Assam, Assamese, Culture, General, NE Tourism, North East India, Photography, Religion

BataDrava Than

The famous Vaishnavite Saint Mahapurash Srimanta Sankardeva was born at Borduwa and there he founded the first ever "Than" known as BataDrava Than situated in Nagaon district nearly 15 kms from Nagaon Town. This "Than or Satra" has very religious importance as Srimanta Sankardeva started preaching Vaishnavite Religious ideas to his disciple in this Satra.… Continue reading BataDrava Than

Act, Assam, Assamese, Colorful India, Culture, Festival, General, Holi

Barpeta Satra and Holi Festival

One of the famous Satra not only in Barpeta but aslo in Assam,established by Vaishnavite Saint Madhabdev. A beautiful collaboration of Art,Culture and Architecture,one can find immense peace and beauty in this Satra.Famous for its Doul Utsav(Holi Festival) celebrated during the Phagun Month of Assamese Calender,a spring colorful festival. So,Lets get some glimpse of the… Continue reading Barpeta Satra and Holi Festival

Act, Assam, Celebrations, Colorful India, Culture, Fun, General, Guwahati, India, Indian Rhino, Meghalaya, NE Tourism, North East India, Orchid, Shillong, South Asian Games 2016

12th South Asian Games

The most exciting sports extravaganza of South-Asian Countries kind of South-Asian Olympics,is on the way and this time it landed on none other than the Northeast India.The event scheduled to begin from 5th Feb to 16th Feb'2016  with 8 countries,23 events and 2700 athletes and will be hosted jointly by Guwahati and Shillong,the state capital… Continue reading 12th South Asian Games

Assam, Assamese, Culture, General

Guwahati-A Little Insight

Guwahati-A City,A Home and surely where my Heart Belongs.. A City I have seen since I was 5 years old and now when I look at it after 20 years,I see the difference-A Tiny City growing into a cosmopolitan flavour.I have seen its rise and fall and now it looks steady in shaping itself in… Continue reading Guwahati-A Little Insight

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Spread The Light

Don't be ignorant...Don't make Intolerance a Weapon to be used against innocent citizens..Stand up and Spread the light of Education..