BHANGARH
India, with its rich and long history, is full of mysteries. Perhaps
none is as puzzling as what happened hundreds of years ago at a
royal city in Rajasthan, now under excavation. At the edge of
the Sariska forest in Rajasthan lies the town of Bhangarh whose
haunted status is attracting scores of tourists. Bhangarhis a place
between Jaipurand Alwar in Rajasthan state of India. Bhangarhis
known for it's ruins, and it's interesting to note that entry to this
"Ghost town" is legally prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
Such is the town's reputation that even the Archeological Survey of
India doesn't have an office here though government rules state
that every historical site must have an office of the ASI. The
nearest one is a kilometer away — enough distance between
officials and the spooks. A signboard by ASI (Archaeological survey
of india),specially specifies these instructions, which further adds
to the mystery of this town. – Tamanna Shokeen
From left to right: Safedi, Langra, Kesar, Bombay Green, Bombai,
Kishenbhog, Gulglui: The different varieties of mangoes by Manisha.
INDIAN RITUALS
Tilak : Tilak, a ritual mark, is placed on
the forehead with various sign like as
greeting, blessing and auspiciousness.
Tilak indicates the point of the spiritual
eye where it opens.
Aarti : It is performed as a mark of
worship and used to get the blessing of
God. It is used to welcome the guest,
celebrate on the various auspicious
occasions and for the welcome for the
wedded couples also.
Bindi : It is respected mark worn by the
young girls and the women. A complete
respect and love is given to this sign in
India related to women.
-Hansa Kaushik
Creativity at its
peak- Seen in
the pictures
are Tie & Dye
Handkerchiefs ,
made by
Arushi Mishra.
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