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The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, A marvelous ancient monuments,

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The Bhubaneswer is the capital city of Odisha also known as temple city of India. There are 500 ancient temples. The Twin caves, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves have its own archaeological and historical importance from Jain periods. The twin marvelous monuments are well preserved by archaeological survey of India.  The twin caves are situated on hill Udyagiri and khandagiri. The nearest distance from air port (Biju Patnaik international air port) is 10 airports and 3 K.M. from Baramunda Bus Stand, Baramunda  to these twin caves .It is said to be that twin cave carved out of huse residential place for Jain monks during 1st century B.C.of reign of King Kharvela. The Udaygiri has 18 caves whereas Khandagiri 15. Photographer: Mihir Ranjan.

The Lavani, One of prominent folk dance form in Maharashtra, India

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India is a country with diversified culture, arts and traditions in the world. Whereas, 28 state of India has its own cultural heritage, art, customs, religion, cuisine, language, traditions. . Folk dance is one of integral part of Indian. Without it, culture is meaningless. Folk dance represents cultural heritage of India. Maharstra is one state with rich cultural heritage of India. In Maharashtra, there are five popular folk dance form namely Tamasha, Lavani, Koli,dindi,dhangari Gaja. Lavani is most popular folk dance form in Maharashtra. The word Lavani extract from Lavanya (a Marathi word) .The meaning of beauty, charm, elegance, and loveliness. In this folk dance, The woman performing wear 9 meter long saree (nauvari), kamarpatta( belt) Jewelry, necklace, earrings, ankle bells and dark color big bindi in their forehead as traditional outfits, for this folk dance. The woman performing artist performed this folk dance with traditional song and charming rhythm of dholak/ Indian dru...

The beauty of the pride of India flower.

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It one of the most beautiful flowering trees in the world and blooms in summer season. The common the name of this species is `Pride of India`. It is alos known as `The Queen`s Crape Myrtle or simply, Jarul Botanical name: Lagerstroemia Speciosa . It one of the best ornamental trees and most beautiful flower tree in urban area around the world.

The photography Mandrills by Mihir Ranjan.

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The Mandrill is one of the largest monkeys in the world. Mandrill is naively found in tropical rain forest of equatorial Africa. The mandrill is most commonly known for its red and blue colored nose. They have long canine teeth that can be used for self-defense. However, the apes are friendly to each other in their family. Despite they look like baboon, they closely related to cercocebus mangabeys.

Photography @ Victoria Memorial , Kolkata India © Mihir Ranjan

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Landscapes Photography at various location of North East, India © Princy Prerna Tirkey

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Travel Photography ©Princy Prerna Tirkey,at different locations of North East India

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Photography of Performing Folks Artists from Jharkahnd, India

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Wildlife Photography©Mihir Ranjan

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A Glimpse of Durga Puja Procession and Immersion.

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Photographer: Mihir Ranjan Date: 19-10-2018, Place: Chaibasa,India Dashami- the last day of the Durga Puja Festival (tenth day of festival). The idols of Godess Durga and other deities are immersed either in the river or ponds / lake at the last day of Durga puja festival. Before immersion of idols, the different Dura Puja committee of city and devotees take out a grand procession in street of city, along with dance, traditional music and fire work. Then idol of Goddess Durga and other ditties are immersed in pond/river/lake according to Hindu Vedic rituals.

A Largest Flowers Market of Asia, Kolkata

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                                            Videographer : Mihir Ranjan .   

A glimpse of the 44th International Book Fair, Kolkata

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Videographer : Mihir Ranjan. Kolkata Book Fair: The 44th International Kolkata Book Fair started from  January 29th January 2020  and ran till  9th February 2020 at Central Park Mela Ground, SaltLake, Kolkata, The 44th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on January 29, 2020.There are 600 stalls of publishers from India and abroad pariticipated in this biggest international book fair . This year focal theme is country Russia in this book fair. besides this, 11 Latin American countries including the United States, United States of America, Japan, Vietnam, France, Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Australia, Bangladesh participated in this book fair.Publishers from across India  such as Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Telangana and Odisha have se...

The 131 year old, A largest flower market of Asia,

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A Flowers Vendor at  131 Year old  largest flower market of Asia         Photographer : Mihir Ranjan                                                                                                                                                     The 131 Year old ,One of the largest flower market of Asia, situated under the Howrah Bridge of the Hooghly River, at Mullik Ghat in Kolkata .This flowers market opens early in the morning around 3 a.m. Nearly 4,500 vendors sells varieties of flowers such as roses, sunflowers, marigolds, hibiscus, orchids, lilies and more. In this flo...

A miracle of Nature, the Natural grafting of same trees.

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                                                                                 Photographer : Mihir Ranjan The image of the natural grafting of two trees of same species, Terminalia Arjuna trees. This natural phenomenon known as Inosculation. Such trees are often colloquially referred to as `husband and wife` trees, or `marriage trees. The place of natural grafting of two Arjuna trees happen be is worship place of local tribal,situated near Chaibasa in Ranchi- Chaibasa Road, NH 75, Jhakhand,INDIA.

The Gateway of India,Mumbai.India, One of best destination for travel photography

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Photographer : Mihir Ranjan If y ou are fond of watching and have passion for photography of Siberian   seagulls  and architectural heritage. You must go to Arabian sea beach at gateway of India,Colaba Mumbai,India . Here you may photography the Gateway of India, the beauty cultural heritage of India,Hotel Taj with flocks of flying pigeon and Siberian  seagulls. I am sharing some of my photography on Siberian  seagull birds, flying pigeon and architectural beauty of Gateway of India and its surrounding atmosphere. Gateway of India is open 24 hours for public. However,I recommend you to go to this destination in winter season in the morning and evening, if especially you are visiting there for photography. Nearest railway station from Gateway of India is Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus formerly known as Victoria Terminus. It is around 2.5 km far from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal .From this station you may book hire taxi or go by local town bus to thi...