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Tripurasundari Circa 1820. Kangra, India. Gouache on paper heightened with gold. Inscribed in Nagari ‘ath tripurawala dhyana 5’ at the top and further inscribed on the reverse.

Tripurasundari is part of a group of Tantric goddesses known as Dasamahavidya: the “Ten Supreme Mantra-powers” of the Feminine Principle. (via saffronart.com)

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Gajendra Moksha - Krishna Killing Shankhasura Kangra ca 1790. Pahari. Indian Museum, Calcutta. (via Twitter: William Dalrymple)

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A Woman Worshipping at a Shrine to Ganesha. An album containing fifty-three drawings depicting occupations. ca.1815 - ca.1820. Lucknow, India. Watercolour painting. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Sometimes you’re 23 and standing in the kitchen of your house making breakfast and brewing coffee and listening to music that for some reason is really getting to your heart. You’re just standing there thinking about going to work and picking up your dry cleaning. And also more exciting things like books you’re reading and trips you plan on taking and relationships that are springing into existence. Or fading from your memory, which is far less exciting. And suddenly you just don’t feel at home in your skin or in your house and you just want home but ‘Mom’s’ probably wouldn’t feel like home anymore either. There used to be the comfort of a number in your phone and ears that listened everyday and arms that were never for anyone else. But just to calm you down when you started feeling trapped in a five-minute period where nostalgia is too much and thoughts of this person you are feel foreign. When you realize that you’ll never be this young again but this is the first time you’ve ever been this old. When you can’t remember how you got from sixteen to here and all the same feel like sixteen is just as much of a stranger to you now. The song is over. The coffee’s done. You’re going to breathe in and out. You’re going to be fine in about five minutes.

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me :(

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Anyone of you people out there who is not familiar with the term “culture appropriation” please read the article below and try to understand why this topic is so problematic!

Also, always respect the culture as a whole and do not only adapt or borrow things from it which you find pleasant!!

http://racerelations.about.com/od/diversitymatters/fl/What-Is-Cultural-Appropriation-and-Why-Is-It-Wrong.htm

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Set fire to the past, but admire the moment it goes up in flames.

Brianna Pastor, Stop Chasing Ghosts (via wordsnquotes)

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This antique pichoi is owned by painter and author Amit Ambala from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It forms the cover of his book - ‘Krishna as ShriNathji’. Painted on cloth, it depicts Shri Krushna playing flute in a red stone pavilion set amidst lotuses blooming in river Yamuna.

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#deepika #padukone #beautiful #indian #queen

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#india #lights #beautiful

Do you know any online store where you can buy Bindis?

Sorry, I can't help you with that. :/

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INDIA. 1983 Steve McCurry

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Kuch meetha ho jaaye.. 10 desi sweets that redefine desserts!

We Indians are known for having a sweet tooth. Eating ‘something sweet’ at the end of our meal is almost a ritual. On festive occasions, the sweet craving meter just shoots up to unimaginable levels.

The number of popular Indian sweet dishes is never-ending. Some of these mithais have even gone to become symbolic in the global food map.

From mouth-watering rasgullas to piping-hot jalebi, here’s a list of 10 sweets any true-blooded Indian can never say no to.

1. Rasgulla

Kolkata’s gift to mankind, the sheer sight of this white pearl of goodness dipped in a sweetened syrup is enough to set your sweet tooth on fire.

2. Payasam/Kheer

Oh! that delicious creamy milky mithai that transcends you into paradise. A spoonful will never suffice.

3. Gulab Jamun

These deep fried soft balls of Khoya dipped in divine sugar syrup is an instant hit among Indians. Oh wait, no they have nothing to do with roses!

4. Jalebi

Sometimes served hot with Rabri, these criss-crossed web of sweetness is an essential part of the traditional Gujarati breakfast. Wow! What a way to start your day, right?

5. Gajar ka Halwa

Miss home food? Gajar Ka Halwa will surely top the list. Made out of pure desi ghee, a hint of khoya brings that slight barfi-like texture to the dish.

6. Laddu

These round balls of sweetness is a must at every auspicious occasion. What’s more, they come in different types too. Be it the boondi variety or the motichur one, just one Laddu would hardly do any harm, right?

7. Kaju Katli

The sparkling diamond of the world of Indian sweets - the mouth-watering Kaju Katli is filled with the rich flavour of cashews. A famous Marwari dish, you cannot stop at just one piece.

8. Barfi

A simple, yet mind blowing sweet dish - the humble Barfi is a super hit in most parts of North India. Barfi, typically, comes in many varieties like Badaam Barfi, Chocolate Barfi, Mango Barfi etc.

9. Peda

Usually kept as an offering to God for most poojas, Pedas are extremely sweet and are usually rolled out into small round balls.

10. Malai Kulfi

Last but not the least is Malai Kulfi. Also known as Indian-style ice-cream, biting into these cool, nutty and creamy popsicles after a wholesome meal is surely satisfying.