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 Children pumping water at a
common well by Fudge
Pumping water from a bore well, that a few villages share, and then carrying the water back to one's respective homes -- this is a daily affair in India's rural settings (this means anything from 20 min out of town to 2 hrs out).
Children and women are seen carrying water --- geez, what are the men doing?
[Aside: in confidence, I'll share that through many village centres, as we passed through, we saw men sitting around, standing at coffee shops, near the fruit selllers -- doing err, like hanging around and talking. It was an observation made by many travellers.] Leave a Comment
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The Indian Hindu greeting is to fold the hands and tilt the head forward to namaste. Indian women prefer not to shake hands. All visitors are asked to remove footwear when entering places of religious worship. The majority of Indians remove their footwear when entering their houses. Because of strict religious and social customs, visitors must show particular respect when visiting someone's home. Many Hindus are vegetarian and many, especially women, do not drink alcohol. Sikhs and Parsees do not smoke. Small gifts are acceptable as tokens of gratitude for hospitality. Women are expected to dress modestly. Short skirts and tight or revealing clothing should not be worn, even on beaches. Businesspeople are not expected to dress formally except for meetings and social functions. English-speaking guides are available at fixed charges at all important tourist centres. Guides speaking French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian or Japanese are available in some cities. Consult the nearest Government of India Tourist Office. Unapproved guides are not permitted to enter protected monuments. Tourists are advised to ask for guides with certificates from the Ministry of Tourism or the Government of India Tourist Office (see address section). Photography: Formalities mainly concern protected monuments and the wildlife sanctuaries. Special permission of the Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi, is necessary for the use of tripod and artificial light to photograph monuments. Photographs of the wildlife sanctuaries are allowed on payment of a prescribed fee which varies. Contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office. Tipping: Taxis and restaurants do not expect to be tipped however hotel and airport porters should be tipped around 20 rupees, and guides and drivers 100 rupees per day where service is not included. Leave a Comment
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 by Fudge
This village of Doda Aramakanalli (west of Bangalore, near the Kolar gold fields) had an array of colourfully-sari-clad women balancing, among other things, water on their heads.
Sometimes they end up wlaking about an hour to and from the water source. More wells are being dug to allow for tapped water to be made accessible to these village areas around Bangalore. Leave a Comment
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 Kama Sutra by ChuckG
Then he showed me this sculpture on a part of the temple... Leave a Comment
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In India, you eat with your fingers. This is what the nan or roti you are served with the meal is here for: to use as a wrap and help you pick up the food. It can be fairly challenging for Westerners who are used to a fork and knife, especially if you have a dish with a particularly creamy sauce. The people I was with had a lot of fun trying to get me to eat with my fingers and witnessing the utter mess I made. They eventually took pity and found me a spoon. So, rehearse your eating skills before you go. If you get really proficient, you might even manage to eat a meal that comes with rice instead of bread without leaving a creamy battlefield behind you on the table. Leave a Comment
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See an unconnected tubelight glow, actually watch your voices as you speak, learn how to make motion pictures, paper and burglar alarms. These are just some of the fascinating aspects of a museum that is a wonderland of information about the marvels of science. Leave a Comment
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 by letusdraw
WOMEN: beautiful and extremely elegant throughout all of Bangalore, with charming, traditional dresses. Leave a Comment
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