chethstudios Design Magazine: The Incredible India: 90 Spectacular Photos

Bharat or popularly known as India, in simple words is described as Unity in Diversity. India's cultural tradition dates back to 8,000 BC With its roots based in the Indus Valley Tradition, the Indian culture took a distinctive shape during the 11th century BCE Vedic age which laid the foundation of Hindu philosophy, mythology, literary tradition and beliefs and practices, such as dhárma, kárma, yóga and mokṣa. India is the seventh-largest country so its practically impossible to cover up everything. It has managed to preserve established traditions while absorbing new customs, traditions, and ideas from invaders and immigrants and spreading its cultural influence to other parts of Asia, mainly South East and East Asia.To those who know less about the Incredible nation, Indian architecture is one area that represents the diversity of Indian culture. Much of it, including notable monuments such as the Taj Mahal and other examples of Mughal architecture and South Indian architecture, The Indian film industry is the largest in the world. Many Indian festivals are celebrated irrespective of caste and creed. Some popular festivals are Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi,Durga Puja, Eid ul-Fitr, Bakr-Id, Christmas, Moharram. Indian Music, literature, mythology, Indian Costume / dresses, Indian cuisine, and sports especially hockey and Cricket. Also check out: The Beauty of Pakistan: 70 Amazing Photographs.

Shiva-Murudeshwar, karnataka

Calangute Beach, Goa

Magic Happens- Fire Dancers Club Cabana, Arpora, Goa

Fusion Festival stage and rocket, Goa

Golden Temple, Amritsar

Jama Masjid, Delhi

Rajasthan, Jodhpur

Moti Masjid Entrance, Red Fort, Delhi

Lal Quila (Red Fort), Delhi

Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka

Nighttime - Chowrasta Square, Darjeeling

Temple fort- Lord Venkateshwara, Sapadi, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Light house, Vypin Beach, Kochi, Kerala

Life in Kerala

Tourist Houseboats of Alapuzha

Icon of Kerala

Houseboat in the back waters of kerala, waiting for the next tourist

Chamundi temple, Mysore, Karnataka

This is a magnificent 16th century temple placed on the top of Chamundi hills, A flight of 1000 steps takes you to the top.

Maharaja's Palace, Mysore, India

Maharaja Palace Mysore's Tradition History Culture

This building is all in one as far as Mysore is concerned - the palace of then king Shri Jayachamraja Wodeyar and his successors. Situated in the center of the city, this city is best during the night, when the lights are switched on, for about an hour from 19.30 to 20.30 hrs on public holidays.
Dussera is the time you could choose to visit, provided you are geared to experience a mini-Kumbh Mela crowd.

Red Hill Tea Estate, Ooty, Karnataka

Train from ooty to mettupalayam

Fusion Festival, Goa

St Alex Church, Curtorim, Goa

Golden Gautama Buddha Idol, Karnataka

Independence Day, Ridge, Shimla

An Evening View of Mall Road, Shimla

Mall Road, Shimla

Christ Church, Shimla

even the whole family......Alleppey, Kerala, South India

Preparation. Jaisalmer

THE INDIAN MUSTACHIO !!

DARJEELING/fruit stand Gorkhaland/India

K E T A. Ludiya

Keta Bendesar preparing "Chai" in her kitchen in the village of Ludiya, in the great Rann of Kutch.

Cow

Sadhu. Pushkar Ghat

Ghats of varanasi

Goat in a jumper, bundi, india

Two of eight paths

These are two of the monumental entrances [shrines] in Thiruvannamalai - Southern Abode of Lord Shiva, supreme hindu Deity.

Paddy Farming Udupi, Mangalore

Odissi Dance, Orrisa

Odissi traces its origins to the ritual dances performed in the temples of ancient northern India. Today the name Odissi refers to the dance style of the state of Orissa in eastern India.

Rhythm of art

Happy fruit vendor, Kothapet Fruit market, Hyderabad

Colourful Hindu temple, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Bharat Natayam

Prayer Wheels, Hyderabad

Banana Leaf Plate / Food.

Ganga, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mysore Palace, Karnataka

Kerala backwaters

Varanasi

THEKKOTTIRAKKAM

Ganapati Kumbha, Wedding, Hinduism

Golden Temple(Sri Harmandir Sahib), Amritsar, Punjab

Bundi gate, Rajasthan

Pattadakal, Karnataka

All the ingredients of India

Ranakpur - Jain Temple, Udaipaur, Rajasthan

Vidyashankara temple, Sringeri, Chikkamagalur, Karnataka

Amber Fort, Rajasthan, India HDR

Frame your God - Madurai

Padayani

Udaipur: handicraft

Victoria Memorial, Kolkatta

The Victoria Memorial, located in Kolkata, India is a memorial of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom who also carried the title of Empress of India.

kolkata IT sector - tcs

wood gallery, chatham saw mill

rural bengal

sunset sky

Isa Khan's Tomb. Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi

Jama Masjid (New Delhi)

Courtyard - Agra Fort (Agra)

White Wonder - Taj Mahal (Agra)

Sun Breaks - Albert Hall Museum (Jaipur)

This museum is supposed to be the oldest museum of the state. Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob designed it in 1876 to greet King Edward VII as Prince of Wales on his visit to India.

Pigeon Memories - Albert Hall Museum (Jaipur)

Active Intersection - Bapu Bazaar (Jaipur)

At The Corner - Jaisalmer Fort (Jaisalmer)

Jaisalmer fort is also known as the “Sonar Quila”. Colourful shades of the setting sun and golden hues of the desert ambiance give a fairy tale look to this mega structured fort.