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Girls having some fun, Sani, Zanskar valley, India
Joys of a simple life; these girls are trying to run away from another one (with the back to the camera) splashing water on them. This is in a small village called Sani in the Zanskar valley. Read more about the Simple life in Sani.
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Ongoing prayers to God, Zanskar, 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 about the Simple life in Sani.
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Wedding party at Sani, in Zanskar, India
Brewed by fermenting barley, Chang is the staple drink of Zanskar. It flows freely on any special occasion; from young to old, everyone relishes it. 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Happiness is your best friend and you! at Sani festival, Zanskar, India
Everyone enjoys themselves at the Sani festival, an important event in the social calendar of Zanskar. Read more about the festival at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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A young couple from Zanskar dressed in traditional clothes
This young couple hosted us at their guest house called Mont Blanc in Padum, the headquarters of Zanskar valley. The guy was the elected representative of the people of Padum. He was mesmerised by Mont Blanc on his trip to France and decided to name his place after it.
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