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Ah, India. A country full of wonders, many of which I had never heard of. And a country full of hassles and inconveniences. Visitors end up either loving India or hating it. For me, it became - and remains - my most favorite country of all.
We began in New Delhi:
The Red Fort. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort in May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
The wall of the Red Fort
Men advertising fpr wives in the local newspaper. It's tough being a bachelor in India.
An enterprising mango vendor with a spruced-up display of wooden colored fruits.
lawn mower, India style.
Nicole, with an Indian friend and French friend Helene visiting from Paris. Together we went to hear Ravi Shankar.
Dancers
Chota Imambara, Lucknow.
Also known as the Palace of Lights because of its decorations and chandeliers.
Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho, famous for its erotic sculptures.
The Mahabodhi "Bodhi" Tree at the Sri Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher who became known as the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment circa 500 BC under this tree. This tree, planted around 250 BC, is a direct descendent of the original tree.
Mt. Abu
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