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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

India Tour-Shila Mata Navratra Festival-Amber Fort-Jaipur.

Every Year in the month of October or November as per the Indian Calander Navrata Festival comes."Navratra" is a festival that continues for 9 Days.During these 9 days 9 different Goddesses are worshiped.This festival has a great impact in India and all over the India this festival is celebrated.In Jaipur this festival is organised at "Shila Mata" temple located in Amber Fort.People from all across Rajasthan come to visit the temple.

Amber Fort Outside View
Bhairu Baba Temple
Men Selling Traditional Sweets
Traditional Sweet "Gunji" Made up of Mawa.
Lady Saint Blessing
Colorful Clothes for Goddess
Boy in get up of Lord Shiva
Cow with six legs

Sapera-Indian Tribe Catches Snales
Snake

This Festival has got its own unique charm.


























Dear Friends,

Today is a very special day.Today my Blog has completed 50 Posts and has also completed 1 successful year.In this 1 year i have find many great friends around the globe and it is all because of your blessings and care that Today Unseen Rajasthan Blog is considered as one of the Finest Blog in the Blogger.This all was possible only because of your Appreciation and ever timely support.

Unseen Rajasthan is a Brand Name today and our website is getting more than 20,000 hits daily.This is an other milestone for all of us.I would like to personally thank everyone for being there with me and making my Blog and Site Touch the heights.

Today Unseen Rajasthan is operating 6 Blogs and all are appreciated greatly.

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Thanks once again for your support.
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106 comments:

  1. OlivierApril 27, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    superbe découverte, c'est magnifique, j'aime beaucoup la photo "Boy in get up of Lord Shiva"

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  2. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Complete tour. I felt I was present too. Thanks for sharing. Keep writing

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  3. The Holy LamaApril 27, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    I remeber being scared of those extra limbs on cows nomads used to roam around the town for alms.

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  4. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Congratulations on this day!
    The images are amazing.
    The posts are very interesting
    I like your blog.

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  5. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Sorry ...
    Kisses, my friend!

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  6. Hamaree RasoiApril 27, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Wow!!! 20,000 hits per day!!! That's really something to proud about. Many many congratulations for your 50th post and Happy B'day to your BLOG :-)
    I love your blog. So keep it up...
    Nice pictures

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  7. DimpleApril 27, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Hello :)

    Heartiest congratulations to you :-)
    And I loved the well given information in your post.
    Very nice pics!

    Wishing you loads of success...

    Regards,
    Dimple
    http://poemshub.blogspot.com

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  8. PatriciaApril 27, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    felicitaciones, realmente tienes un espacio hermoso, fotos magníficas que muestran la belleza de tu tierra!
    saludos.

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  9. mermaid galleryApril 27, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Enjoyed all the sites here.....always interesting...well done!

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  10. ARIPI DE FLUTUREApril 27, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    beautiful photos

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  11. EzhilanApril 27, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    The photos are amazing especially the Amber fort.Happy birth day for your blog!Keep writing!

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  12. Mª Angeles B.April 27, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Muchas felicidades.

    Bonito reportaje ...la foto de la serpiente es muy sorprendente,

    Besos

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  13. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 27, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Congrats Bharat, I don't know how you do it... I have a hard enough time keeping up with ONE blog and ONE post each day.. You are super!!!!!

    Interesting festival. I love all of the bright colors...
    Betsy

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  14. This Is My Blog - fishing guyApril 27, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Bharat: What neat photos of your country, those views are so unusual to us. Congrats on your 1 year mark of blogging.

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  15. Marie-NoyaleApril 27, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Happy 50th posts.
    Your blog and pictures really make me want to come and photograph your beautiful country.

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  16. LowellApril 27, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Congrats on one year! Always interesting posts! Y'all do celebrate a lot in India and in many colorful ways.

    I'm going to pass on the paranormal thing...being of a scientific mind I would not be able to comment favorably. Hope you understand.

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  17. Pietro BrosioApril 27, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    All wonderful images, so beautiful the view of Amber Fort! Very interesting post!
    Congrats on your one year blogging!

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  18. CarverApril 27, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    What an interesting post. Wonderful shots during the festival time and interesting to learn about it. Congrats on 50 posts.

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  19. R.FerrariApril 27, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Parabéns pelo seu trabalho e sucesso. Abraços do Brasil.

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  20. Couture CarrieApril 27, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Happy Blogiversary!
    Gorgeous post!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. Margaret CloudApril 28, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    This is very interesting and colorful post. I shivered when I saw the snake because I am fearful of them, he must be very brave. Congratulation on your 50th, you always have interesting things on your blog and the pictures I always enjoy.

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  22. Jai JoshiApril 28, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Fantastic! Happy Birthday.

    I love the post about Navratra and Jaipur. I'd love to visit there one day and experience it.

    Jai

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  23. Diane AZApril 28, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    Fantastic post for your blog anniversary! I always enjoy learning about the beautiful people, art, architecture, festivals, and animals of your country through your blog.

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  24. FilipBlogApril 28, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Super nice snake but nothing for me, I would be far away because I fear snakes

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  25. Stef FiApril 28, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    You have a very,very nice blog.
    THANKS for this !!!

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  26. XaviApril 28, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    Thank you for your kind comments, Bharat. I am a lover of India. Your photos are fantastic as always.I like your blog too.
    Have a nice day.

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  27. GeorgeApril 28, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    Congratulations on your blog milestones. Thanks for sharing this festival with us.

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  28. jooApril 28, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Happy Birthday my Friend! Time flows so fast, doesn't it?
    Lovely post as usually - can't wait to see another 365:)

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  29. BarbApril 28, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    I always like when you feature the Festivals - I love seeing the colorful celebrations. I sure hope that guy can charm the cobra! Congratulations on your Blog anniversary!

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  30. PenaApril 28, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Estimado e Fabuloso Amigo:
    A Índia é um país paradisíaco. Que toda a gente adoraria visitar um dia pelos seus encantos mil.
    Deve ser um Festival lindíssimo, o que visiona com maravilha. Perfeito.
    Os Mistérios desse país deslumbrante encantam.
    Excelente Post.
    MUITO OBRIGADO pela sua visita simpática.
    Abraço de gratidão sincera de respeito, estima e gigantesca consideração.
    Sempre a admirá-lo

    pena

    Bem-Haja, fantástico amigo.

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  31. JoanneApril 28, 2010 at 3:21 AM

    Congratulations! I really enjoyed your country when I was there and hope to be back:)

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  32. ClytieApril 28, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    Congratulations on your anniversary! It is because of posts like this about the Festival and Fort that keep me coming back!

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  33. blog with no nameApril 28, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful festival!

    Congradulations on your 50th!!

    May The Long Life Happiness One richly bless you in all that you do!!

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  34. RajeshApril 28, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Grate. Carry on the good stuff.

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  35. UnknownApril 28, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Those photos are amazing.
    I'm a bit at loss of words to express myself.
    I think my Fav is the 'Lady blessing'

    Congrats on the anniversary!

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  36. makistakisApril 28, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Mi BUEN y GRAN AMIGO, Barahat.
    ¿Como NO vamos a seguir vuestro blog, con los reportajes y maravillas que mostrais.
    Gracias por estar y mostrar.
    ABRAZOS CORDIALES.

    My good friend, Barahat.
    How can we fail to follow your blog, with stories and wonders who show.
    Thanks for being and display.
    HEARTFELT HUGS.

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  37. Rosa's Yummy YumsApril 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Congrats & Happy Blogiversary! Those shots are awesome! Keep up with the great work!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  38. fufuApril 28, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    yeah happy anniversary =p write more my friend!

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  39. Everson RussoApril 28, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    You have a good day my dear friend...hugs...

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  40. Roses and LilacsApril 29, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    Congratulations on your 50th post and one year anniversary!

    I always enjoy seeing your wonderful photos like the fort you showed us today. What a great and beautiful place. The snake, I could live happily without seeing:)
    Marnie

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  41. VickiApril 29, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Hello, Bharat,
    Congratulations on your one year anniversary and 50 posts. I always enjoy learning more about your culture and traditions. The temple is very beautiful and all of the materials are so brilliantly colored and gorgeous. The snakes, yikes, I have a fear of snakes. But, I still find them very interesting. Blessings to you, my friend! Vicki

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  42. EspressoApril 29, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Fantastic photos!
    Super shot dancing cobra :)
    For me this is pure exotica.

    Greetings from the far Polish.
    Have a nice day :)

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  43. Sushma MallyaApril 29, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Jaipur is such a lovely place, wish to visit there atleast once...and beautiful clicks too...congrats on your 50th post and for completing one year successfully...wish to see many more such interesting post on your lovely blog...keep rocking...

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  44. AnonymousApril 29, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations on one year.

    The photographs are very nice to see. I am a little afraid of the cobra.

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  45. GisaApril 29, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Rajasthan, how are you ?
    Thanks for your visit.
    Your photos are beautiful too.

    Kisses

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  46. Carol SakuráApril 29, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful images of India and its traditions.
    Congratulations!

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  47. Brian MillerApril 29, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    what great pics...and congrats on those milestones...

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  48. netuno artesApril 29, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Taste very to visit this blog, congratulations and debtor greetings
    --------------------------
    Gosto muito de visitar este blog, parabéns e obrigado
    saudações

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  49. sidenyApril 29, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Parabens

    Lindas fotos da India

    :)))

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  50. Fernanda Ferreira - NáApril 29, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Hello my dear friend!

    Thanks for visiting Só Imagens!
    You're always welcome there as well as any other of ours Blogs.

    First things first, CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS DAY!

    Now, let me tell you that I was absolutely amazed by every little thing I saw here.
    The photos, the colours, your superb English.
    Wow! I found at last a way of getting to know India, one of my favourites destinations ...but unfortunately where I have never been, YET!

    I love your culture.
    I keep telling everybody that I must have been oriental in one of my previous re-incarnations :)))

    I'll return, you can count on that!

    Fernanda or Ná (nick name)
    Na Casa do Rau
    Portugal.

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  51. Lady Di TnApril 29, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Congratulations. I am a little late with my congratulations but spring in TN. is a very busy time and I am not on the computer daily. I wish you more days of blogging and entertaining us here in blogland. I truly enjoy your blog and have learn so much from you. Peace be with you.

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  52. claudeApril 29, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Another post very interesting and colorful.
    Congratulations Bharat !

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  53. AnonymousApril 29, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Que belas imagens!A India é linda e tão colorida!Adorei!Parabéns pelo lindo blog!Abraços,

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  54. NatureFootstepApril 29, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    I like the cobra :)

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  55. AnonymousApril 29, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Congratulations & great job!!!

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  56. RobinApril 29, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    20,000 hits a day in a year? Wow! Congratulations!!

    Gorgeous photos too, India is such a wonderfully colorful place.

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  57. Stella JonesApril 30, 2010 at 1:43 AM

    Very interesting images on your Blog post today. The snake looks very 'cosy' in the basket but he also looks ready to strike. I'm glad I'm not the man looking after him.
    The festival of Goddesses will be a sight to see. So many colourful things to take in.
    Congratulations on your 50th post.
    Blessings, Star

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  58. TinsieApril 30, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    Happy anniversary and big congratulations! Keep on posting!

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  59. José RamónApril 30, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    Unseen Thanks for your visit and nice comment as always reports it offers us to your wonderful country that is full of magical color and beauty.

    Thanks for your visit and comment nice weekend Greetings

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  60. DesnudaApril 30, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    The photos are beautiful! India is really fantastic. Congratulations on the anniversary of the beautiful and illustrated blog!

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  61. Ronda LaveenApril 30, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    Raj: Congratulations on your 50 posts and your 1 year anniversary. You have a monster blog and I always enjoy myself when I come here. Thank you for the blessings.

    Blessed be.

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  62. indicaspeciesApril 30, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Lovely post.
    Congratulations on your blog anniversary and may you have many more years to celebrate the Unseen Rajasthan.

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  63. UrmiApril 30, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Heartiest congratulations to you for completion of your 50th post. Keep it up!
    Very nice, informative and interesting post. The pictures are excellent. Great shots.

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  64. Tatiana AguileraApril 30, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Felicididades por la cantidad de post editados, además las fotos están increibles, parece un lugar perdido en el tiempo.
    Felicidades, un abrazo.

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  65. EdenApril 30, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary. You have great photos here. thanks for sharing

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  66. Suffeli kuvaileeApril 30, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    beautiful pictures:) great colors! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  67. ShySongbirdApril 30, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Bharat, so sorry not to have visited lately but I have been recovering from eye surgery.

    Many congratulations on year 1 and best wishes for many more.

    Another very interesting post, your festivals are always fascinating and so colourful. The Cow with six legs made me smile :) Someone had gone to a lot of trouble dressing up the boy as Lord Shiva.

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  68. LindyApril 30, 2010 at 7:59 PM

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  69. LindyApril 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Congratulations on your milestone and thank you for sharing such beautiful images.

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  70. Chandrika ShubhamApril 30, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Congrats! :) Party-time. :)
    The pic of traditional sweets looks so beautiful. Lord Shiv is so cute. :)

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  71. RoeHApril 30, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. Yes..Arizona is indeed a beautiful state is so many different ways. I'll have to keep up with your blog. I'd love to visit there.

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  72. magiceyeApril 30, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GOLDEN JUBILEEE!!!!

    CHEERS!!

    Looking forward to plenty more fascinating posts from you!

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  73. HayleyMay 1, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Congrats on your achivement!! I've seen that temple..it's been years..Lovely picturs!! thanks for sharing..

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  74. DoraMay 1, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    So curious of how the "Gunji" taste like...Too bad, i don't see these in SG.

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  75. SnowbrushMay 1, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Congratulations on your 50th post! I greatly enjoyed the photos, esp the one of the boy dressed like Shiva and the one of the cobra.

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  76. roughterrain craneMay 1, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    Congraturations!

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  77. Rusted WingsMay 1, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    congrats on this milestone!
    thanks for your kind words on my post...
    as always, you transport me into another realm!
    blessings,
    abigail

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  78. UnknownMay 1, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Fantastic photos on this post! The Lord Shiva Boy is my favourite.

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  79. Santanu Sinha ChaudhuriMay 2, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    A very happy birthday to your blog and wishing you many more happy years of sharing the beautiful unseen Rajasthan with us.

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  80. ElsaMay 2, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Gracias a ti, por compartir y por mostrarnos una parte de tu cultura.

    Tienes un blog muy hermoso.

    Saludos

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  81. Emery RothMay 3, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Happy blog birthday. Keep it up.

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  82. Pooch Purple ReignMay 3, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    looks like a great festival. and, congratulations.... awesome blog
    ~laura

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  83. itsyvitsyMay 3, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Lovely pictures! Festivals are a great way of forgetting all caste and religion boundary and getting together, purely to mingle with people and have uninhibited fun. Congratulations on the anniversary of your blog. Wishing you many more such blogoversaries. :-D

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  84. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Congratulations on your success. It has been a fascinating year.

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  85. RachanaMay 5, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Congratulations on your 50th post ! 20000 hits per day is remarkable:) Keep up the good work:)

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  86. Readers DaisMay 6, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    wow!
    hearty congrats freind, for 50 and for the success,
    wishing u more success

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  87. Suburban GirlMay 7, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Happy Anniversary. It is so cool that you share this culture with us all. I so enjoy learning from you.

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  88. JamesMay 8, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Congratulations on your milestones. I've seen and enjoyed every post. You show the most amazing pictures.

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  89. Leif HagenMay 8, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Congratulations on your 1 year blog anniversary! Fun to look through this blog again!
    Regards from EAGAN daily photo blog

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  90. xinexMay 9, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Congrats on 50 posts and a year bloggiversary! Your pictures are always a joy to look at....Christine

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  91. BarbMay 9, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Your photos are wonderful,they captured my attention. I always enjoy your blog and the info and history you share....Barb

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  92. Pietro BrosioMay 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I look again, with great pleasure, at this interesting post and its beautiful images.
    Happy new week!

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  93. Kilauea PoetryMay 11, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    Woe..so different our spheres- though I find your world and the areas you share pretty intriguing! Thanks for the colorful spotlight!
    My best-

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  94. Alexandrina AreiasMay 11, 2010 at 3:11 AM

    Beautiful photos!!!
    Congratulations on your one year anniversary!

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  95. Tammie LeeMay 12, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    congratulations on your anniversary! Your photos are fantastic. Wishing you another wonderful year of blogging.

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  96. VagabondeMay 13, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    Congratulation and Happy Anniversary to your blog. Your blog is very interesting with beautiful pictures and much information – you deserve all the visits it receives.

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  97. SciaradaMay 14, 2010 at 6:41 PM

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  98. SciaradaMay 14, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Bharat, your blog is wonderful, I love to know the traditions and you narrate them very well

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  99. ElettraMay 14, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Good Morning Bharat, your blog ie veri interesting, many compliments

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  100. RamakrishnanMay 16, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Captivating & colorful photographs of ordinary village folk.So endearing.Congratulations on completion of first anniversary. Wishing your blog many more anniversaries to come.

    Cheers
    Ram

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  101. UnspokenMay 17, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Conggrats on your success, my friend! I am pleased to see you have made it this far. And I have come to appreciate some of the wealth of your culture through your blog. India is a beautiful place!

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  102. UnspokenMay 17, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    HAh! Spelling! CONGRATS!

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  103. Dani PedrozaMay 19, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Six legs???

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  104. Fernanda Ferreira - NáJune 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM

    Congratulations for the 1st year of your excellent Blog!

    This tour to India is outstanding!
    I have felt the enchantment of India, one of my favorite countries although I've never been there...
    but I dream to visit, someday...hopefully soon.
    Thanks
    Hugs
    Ná
    Na casa do Rau

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  105. ReginaJune 24, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    Congrats Bharat.
    Cheers.

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  106. cathswissApril 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I've made a beautiful book on Rajasthan

    http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1913962

    feel free to take a peek!

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