Enchanting India

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Item Code: IDH546
Publisher: Frontline Books
Edition: 2005
ISBN: 8190087096
Pages: 144 {Illustrated throughout in Colour}
Cover: Hardcover
Other Details 12.0" X 9.0"
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Book Description
From the Jacket

For centuries travelers and poets have written about India. Her endless variety and mysterious fascinations. But such is the magic of this country, such her vibrant colours and richness of heritage, that words alone do not do her justice. In ENCHANTING INDIA photographer Rupinder Khullar has captured some of this essence through a series of images that are stunning, powerful and deeply moving.

Through 19 photo-essays dealing with a wide range of themes, from Hinduism to the Himalayas, from cities such as Kolkata and Mumbai to the splendours of wildlife, from the architectural tradition to the romantic palaces of Rajasthan, from the artistic expression of crafts to the natural beauties of the coasts, he conjures up image that both astonish and delight the spirit of India caught in the camera's eye.

About the Author

Born and brought up in Dehradun, Rupinder Khullar has been shooting pictures since he was a child. Enthusiastically accompanying his father, a hobbyist photographer, to the Garhwal Himalayas. A prominent travel photographer for more than three decades, Rupinder has done a variety of pictorial books on India, its cities, monuments architecture, art and religion. Among them the 501 images of Taj Mahal, India land of Celebration, India; the land of the Buddha, One day at the Golden Temple and Delhi, Agra and Jaipur have been widely appreciated.

His wife Reeta has been actively involved in all his books, besides authoring a few of them. She has contributed articles and photo features on travel to various publications. She holds a masters Degree in English Literature from the Delhi University and a Diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

CONTENTS

Introduction 13
The Himalayas
The world's highest mountains
22
Coastal India
where three see meet
28
Nature and Wildlife
Rare fauna and flora
36
Festivals and Rituals
a land of celebration
42
Gods and Goddesses
Welcome to Hindu India
50
Architectural Traditions
A synthesis through ages
58
Royal Homes
forts and Palaces in India
68
Crafts
The skill of the artisan
74
Buddhist India
in the footsteps of the Buddha
78
The Faces of India
People and their lifestyles
84
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
The Golden Triangle
92
Kingdoms of Rajasthan
Princely India in the desert
100
Madhya Pradesh and Khajuraho
Exploring the heart of India
106
Mumbai
The city of west
110
Portuguese Goa
India's Playground by the sea
114
Kolkata in the East
City of Joy
118
Sun spangled Orissa
Lands of the Gods
122
The Secrets of Sikkim
Himalayan fastnesses
126
The Wonders of the South
Discovering spirit of ancient India
130


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