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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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 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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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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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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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
The most celebrated event of the Sani festival is the bridal dance. All the newly wed brides of the Sani village, arrive all dressed up in the whole bridal finery. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
The most celebrated event of the Sani festival is the bridal dance. All the newly wed brides of the Sani village, arrive all dressed up in the whole bridal finery. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
The most celebrated event of the Sani festival is the bridal dance. All the newly wed brides of the Sani village, arrive all dressed up in the whole bridal finery. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
The most celebrated event of the Sani festival is the bridal dance. All the newly wed brides of the Sani village, arrive all dressed up in the whole bridal finery. 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
Music is in the air! The festival resonates with the beats and rhythms of several musical instruments. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Music is in the air! The festival resonates with the beats and rhythms of several musical instruments. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Sani Festival, Zanskar valley, India
Music is in the air! The festival resonates with the beats and rhythms of several musical instruments. Read more at Sani festival: Colourful victory of good over evil
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Tibetan scriptures carved on rocks in Zanskar
Religion and prayers play a very important part in the lives of the people of Zanskar. Read more about the life here at Simple life in Sani.
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Tibetan scriptures carved on rocks in Zanskar
Religion and prayers play a very important part in the lives of the people of Zanskar. Read more about the life here at Simple life in Sani.
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View from Karsha monastery in Zanskar, India
Karsha is known as a model village. There is a school, a medical sub centre. Trees have been cultivated systematically and most people are into agriculture.
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Climb up to Karsha monastery, Zanskar, India
Karsha monastery, close to the headquarters of Padum, is the biggest monastery in Zanskar.
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View from Karsha monastery in Zanskar, India
Karsha has the biggest monastery in Zanskar. The village of Karsha is known as a model village. There is a school, a medical sub centre. Trees have been cultivated systematically and most people are into agriculture.
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View of the Karsha valley from the top of the monastery in Zanskar, India
Seen in the top right of this picture is the Karsha nunnery and a long winding road to it. A similar road leads to the gompa. Karsha has the biggest monastery in the Zanskar valley.
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View of the Karsha valley from the top of the Karsha gompa.
Seen in the top right of this picture is the Karsha nunnery and a long winding road to it. A similar road leads to the gompa. Karsha has the biggest monastery in the Zanskar valley.
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Old monastery in Karsha, Zanskar, India
Next to the main monastery in Karsha is an old 11th C. monastery called Chuchik Jal Lhakhang. It has many beautiful old paintings on its walls. The monastery is now not in use and they are trying to raise funds for its restoration and maintenance.
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Old monastery in Karsha, Zanskar, India
Next to the main monastery in Karsha is an old 11th C. monastery called Chuchik Jal Lhakhang. It has many beautiful old paintings on its walls. The monastery is now not in use and they are trying to raise funds for its restoration and maintenance.
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Old monastery in Karsha, Zanskar, India
Next to the main monastery in Karsha is an old 11th C. monastery called Chuchik Jal Lhakhang. It has many beautiful old paintings on its walls. The monastery is now not in use and they are trying to raise funds for its restoration and maintenance.
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Old monastery in Karsha, Zanskar, India
Next to the main monastery in Karsha is an old 11th C. monastery called Chuchik Jal Lhakhang. It has many beautiful old paintings on its walls. The monastery is now not in use and they are trying to raise funds for its restoration and maintenance.
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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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View from a hillock in Padum, Zanskar, India
The bridge over the river leads to the village of Stongdey. It also connects Padum with the only petrol pump in the entire Zanskar valley.
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A signboard in Zanskar put up by BRO, Border Roads Organisation
This board is bang opposite a petrol pump (gas station). A single hand cranked fuel dispenser is operated by a lone employee there. This petrol pump caters to the fueling needs of around 14000 people - the population of the entire Zanskar valley! Which makes this solitary pump the one and only means for the people of Zanskar to be connected to the world beyond their valley.
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Barley fields in Padum, Zanskar, India
Barley is the main crop in the cold valley of Zanskar, which sees snow cover for nearly six months. It was the peak of summer and the barley was ready for harvest!
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