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Wedding party at Sani, in Zanskar, India
We got a chance to attend a post wedding party during our stay in the Sani village of Zanskar. Read more about the Simple life in Sani.
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Man from Sani village in Zanskar, India
We got a chance to attend a post wedding party during our stay in the Sani village of Zanskar. Read more about the Simple life in Sani.
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Man from Sani village in Zanskar, India
We got a chance to attend a post wedding party during our stay in the Sani village of Zanskar. Read more about the Simple life in Sani.
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Woman from Sani village in Zanskar, India
We got a chance to attend a post wedding party during our stay in the Sani village of Zanskar. This woman is showing off the local home made bread served at the event. Read more about the Simple life in Sani.
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Local food from Sani village in Zanskar, India
We got a chance to attend a post wedding party during our stay in the Sani village of Zanskar. Local homemade bread served with a spicy tangy pickle and yogurt was one of the delicacies served at the wedding. Read more about the Simple life in Sani.
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Sani Monastery decorated for Festival, Zanskar valley, India
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Homestay at Sani, Zanskar valley, India
This was our homestay in Sani. It was the house of the only shopkeeper in the entire Sani village. She was the daughter of the house and in charge of the kitchen responsibilities. She even gave us some impromptu cooking lessons. Read more on Simple life of Sani.
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Hand grinder, Zanskar valley, India
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Cooker parade at Sani in Zanskar Valley, India
The kitchen of the homestay we stayed at in Sani, Zanskar. Read more on Simple life of Sani.
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Sani, Zanskar valley, India
Religion and prayers, as a way of life, was unmissable. Prayer beads and Mani wheels were ubiquitous. Living in the midst of such harsh nature, it was not really surprising! Read more on Simple life of Sani.
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Happy faces at Sani, Zanskar, India
Walking around Sani, we sensed a relaxed pace of life, like never before. Life was as basic as it gets and the inhabitants mingled together as one big family. Read more on Simple life of Sani.
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Holy lake of Sani, Zanskar valley, India
A holy lake named Tuthot is the main landmark of Sani. Next to this holy lake is a big camping ground. Read more on Simple life of Sani.
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Holy lake of Sani, Zanskar valley, India
A holy lake named Tuthot is the main landmark of Sani. Next to this holy lake is a big camping ground. Read more on Simple life of Sani.
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Cooking lessons in Sani, Zanskar, India
She was the daughter of the family we stayed with in Sani. Her deftness in rolling these chapatis just with her hands was striking and I asked her for some cooking lessons. Read more on Simple life of Sani.
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A member of Women's Alliance group in Sani, Zanskar , India
A member of a group called Women's Alliance had come all the way from Ladakh for the Sani festival. A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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A member of Women's Alliance group in Sani, Zanskar , India
A member of a group called Women's Alliance had come all the way from Ladakh for the Sani festival. A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Inside Sani Monastery, Zanskar valley, India
This is the interiors of the Sani monastery on the day of the Sani festival. Sani is one of the oldest monasteries in Zanskar. Devotees have offered "kathas", white silk scarfs offered as a mark of respect to the idols. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Morning prayers at Sani Monastery in Zanskar, India
The Sani monastery hosts the Sani festival, a two-day riot of colour, dance and music. It is an important festival in the Zanskar valley. People from far-flung villages of Zanskar travel here for the festival. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Monks at Sani Monastery in Zanskar, India
The Sani monastery hosts the Sani festival, a two-day riot of colour, dance and music. It is an important festival in the Zanskar valley. People from far-flung villages of Zanskar travel here for the festival. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Monastery, Zanskar, India
These are the scenes inside the Sani monastery, host of the Sani festival, a two-day riot of colour, dance and music. It is an important festival in the Zanskar valley. People from far-flung villages of Zanskar travel here for the festival. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Inside Sani Monastery in Zanskar, India
These are the musical instruments used in Buddhist prayers. They provide rhythm to the dances of the Sani festival. Read more about the festival at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Sani festival is a big event in the Zanskar. People from all over Zanskar, dressed in their festive best come to Sani for this festival. Everyone is in a gung ho mood meeting friends and relatives. It is a great moment to soak in the camaraderie and the joyous atmosphere. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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A member of Women's Alliance group in Sani, Zanskar , India
A member of a group called Women's Alliance had come all the way from Ladakh for the Sani festival. A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Women hold "Katha" - the white scarf, to welcome the chief guest at the Sani monastery festival. A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Women hold "Katha" - the white scarf, to welcome the chief guest at the Sani monastery festival. A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Two young monks play an instrument called Shehnai to welcome the chief guest at the Sani festival. A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Drums are played to welcome the chief guest. A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Khandoma, was the chief guest at the Sani festival. She is the wife of the Lama from Bhutan, a very respected personality. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Khandoma, was the chief guest at the Sani festival. She is the wife of the Lama from Bhutan, a very respected personality. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Sani Festival is an important event in the social calendar of Zanskar. People from all across the Zanskar valley come to Sani, dressed in their traditional best. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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A Beautiful Girl from Sani, Zanskar, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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A young nun at the Sani festival in Zanskar, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
All set for the Sani festival to begin. The Sani monastery is all decorated for this special day of Sani festival. Crowds gather in large numbers. People from far off villages in Zanskar come to Sani for this occasion. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
This is Cham, the war dance of the Sani festival. In this dance, the brave warriors kill the enemy with the arrows that are hidden in their sleeves. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
This is Cham, the war dance of the Sani festival. In this dance, the brave warriors kill the enemy with the arrows that are hidden in their sleeves. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
This is Cham, the war dance of the Sani festival. In this dance, the brave warriors kill the enemy with the arrows that are hidden in their sleeves. Read more on Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil.
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Sani festival, a two-day riot of colour, dance and music has visitors from not just the entire Zanskar valley; it also attracts a large number of foreigners. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
A two-day riot of colour, dance and music, the Sani Festival is the perfect way to build a social camaraderie among the far-flung villages of the Zanskar valley. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
This is the inaugural dance of the Sani festival. Known as Bapa, it is a celebratory dance, performed after killing the enemy. These masked dances are the most awaited events of the Sani festival. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
This is the inaugural dance of the Sani festival. Known as Bapa, it is a celebratory dance, performed after killing the enemy. These masked dances are the most awaited events of the Sani festival. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
People from all around Zanskar come to Sani for this festival. A photographer’s delight, this festival sees attendees even from countries like Japan and the United States besides a large number of Europeans. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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