Faces of India - 11

My fascination with "Faces of India" continues. I feel that Indian people have expressive faces,making them photographer's delight. Colourful background provides added

 dimension to the beauty of the face.

In today's post, I am uploading photographs of the people I have captured on the Indian streets in various situations.

Pol of Ahmedabad is a wonderful place for people watching.

Sometimes,you see really interesting and funny sights on the streets of India.

Donkeys also needed parking place!

Buffalo looked longingly at someone carrying sugarcane!

While one side of the road was occupied by the sugarcane sellers,other side had congregation of painters.

Turn the corner and you can see thread dyers, preparing thread for the approaching kite festival.

on a rainy day

on a rainy day, originally uploaded by Sonali Dalal.


It was a rainy day in Ahmedabad. Atmosphere I love. Dark sky and pouring rain. perfect opportunity for clicking.

Shimmering

Shimmering, originally uploaded by Sonali Dalal.

This shot was taken during last monsoon. Light falling on this water made it shimmer.

Waiting

See it on Black and Large, originally uploaded by Sonali Dalal.

Via Flickr:

"Waiting"

I've been waiting a long time
For this moment to come
I'm destined
For anything...at all

-- Greenday

Dashama Festival

Dashama Festival is celebrated in Gujarat during month of Shravan, i.e. sometime in August. It is dedicated to Goddess Dashama and celebrated for 10 days. After 10 days statue of the goddess is submerged in the river. It is a very colourful festival and celbrated with much fanfare by certain communities.

Festival is played with colours,music and much merriment. Devotional songs are sung on the last day and people stay awake entire night for praying.

People are waiting for festivities to begin.

Colourful statues of Dashama are specially made to worship for 10 days of festival.

Faces of India - 9

Once again my photo journey to catch Faces of India continues.

Old city of Ahmedabad & its people ,once again caught my attention.

Faces of people residing in old city tell thousand tales. Here is Grandpa like figure indulgently observing kids.

tea stalls are favourite hanging place of people of the area.

"Baa" is going through morning newpaper.

Street dogs are common sight and looked after by residents of the area with all the love and care.

Vegetable vendors are always part of the "scenery" so to say!

Young girl.

Old man was waiting for someone to listen to his story.

Vegetable Market-Ahmedabad

Traditional vegetable market holds very special place in hearts of Indian people. Day to day need of vegetables are fulfilled by these markets. Atmosphere at this market is seen to be believed. Cacophony of sound, hectic parleys, haggling are all part of it. Its sound and smell are something special.

Scooter is filled with Green coconut ready to be taken home.

Shops are all traditional,old fashioned. Vegetable vendor either sits on the floor or on high platform surrounded by variety of vegetables.

Packed and ready to be sold.

Traditional weighing scale still rules.

Haggling is enjoyed by all. 

Waiting for clients.

"Masala", basic ingredients in Indian cooking like chillies,ginger,lemon, coriander are sold by vendors who specially deal in them.

"Masala" seller admires his own banner!!

Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad, India

Bhadra Fort was built by Sultan Ahmedshah around 1411 AD.

Above image shows inscription which narrates history of Bhadra fort. Many people believe that name "Bhadra" was given due to the fact that the premises has temple of Goddess Bhadrakali. While above inscription has different story to tell.

Huge wooden gate bears testimony to the past glory of the fort.

Solid Brick wall encloses the area.

Bhadra Fort Tower clock can be seen from miles away.

Inside the fort wall structure is crumbling and badly in need of repairs. Today one can see that restoration is in progress. Archaeological Survey of India's office is a;so situated in the complex apart from some government offices.

Beautiful arch detail inside the fort.

Wooden ceiling reminds one of old houses in old city "pols".

One can see glimpses of old glory in its crumbling walls.

Pigeons have made homes inside.

Inside the premises there is a door where people come and offer locks as it is believed that offering a lock fulfills your wishes!