Being Indian American

A collection of rants (bad) and raves (good) of being an Indian in the USA :)

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[beautiful-india]

Spotted Smile by Meanest Indian on Flickr.

[ledecorquejadore]

Temple tours to Gujarat

[stories-yet-to-be-written]

Happy Navratri to all those who celebrate!!! May your days and nights be filled with joy and happiness during this beautiful festival!!!

Source: The Indian Express

1. Women dressed in traditional finery watch others practice the Garba dance ahead of the Navratri festival in Ahmedabad. ‘Garba’ is an important part of celebrations in Gujarat during the nine nights festival that begins on October 5, 2013. (AP)

2. Women dressed in traditional finery carry religious symbols on their heads as they practice the Garba dance ahead of the Navratri festival in Ahmedabad. (AP)

3. Dancers dressed in traditional attire take part in rehearsals for the ‘Garba’ dance ahead of nine-day Navratri festival in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (PTI)

4. Dancers dressed in traditional attire take part in rehearsals for the ‘Garba’ dance ahead of nine-day Navratri festival in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (PTI)

5. Garba is an important part of celebrations in Gujarat during the nine nights festival that begins on October 5, 2013. (AP)

6. Dancers dressed in traditional attire take part in rehearsals for the ‘Garba’ dance ahead of nine-day Navratri festival in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (PTI)

7. A woman dressed in traditional finery practices Garba dance, ahead of the Navratri festival in Ahmedabad. (AP)

8. A girl gets her back painted as she prepares for a rehearsal of Garba dance ahead of Navratri celebrations in Ahmedabad. (PTI)

9. Dressed in traditional finery, women practice the Garba dance ahead of the Navratri festival in Ahmedabad. Dancing the Garba is an important part of celebrations during Navratri. (AP)

10. Devotees carry an idol of goddess Durga to a ‘pandal’ for the upcoming Navratri festival in Mumbai on Wednesday. (PTI)

[beautiful-india]

Meghwal Elder by Meanest Indian on Flickr.

[yungbrowngawd]

You’re welcome. Happy NAVRATRI.

[all-things-east]

Gujarat, India

[vwillas8]

Modhera Sun Temple Gujarat, India

[visitheworld]

Entrance to the jain temples of Palitana / India (by GoGap).

[pankajsakina]

Again, you come in my sleep, but it lasts so long, You wind blows at dawn. You disappearing wishper - do not forget me. Light of your love I spilled a golden rain, Stars will shine long in heaven. We were not destined to share happiness together, light of your love forever in my tears.

“Pankajsakina”

[beautiful-india]

Full Indian Bridal Mehndi by B.Bubble on Flickr.

[virtual-artifacts]

Vishnu in the popular avatar of Lord Krishna killing the horse demon Keshi, 5th century India Gupta period (ca. 321–500), temple high relief.

[letswakeupworld]

Indian Muslims offer prayers during the festival of Eid al-Adha, at the Vasi Ullah mosque in Allahabad, India.

[indiaincredible]

Henna

[cornersoftheworld]

Taj Mahal, India | by Larpoon

[letswakeupworld]

Indian Muslims offer prayers to mark the festival of Eid al-Adha at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi, India.

[cornersoftheworld]

India - Naukuchiatal | by sandeepachetan.com