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Historical Forts in Sri Lanka

Published January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Maggie and Richard in India

Palaces, Mansions and Temples in Southern India, Part 2

Published January 11, 2019January 16, 2019 by Maggie and Richard in India

Palaces, Mansions and Temples in Southern India, Part 1

Published January 8, 2019 by Maggie and Richard in India

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Kolkata has many churches and buildings from its days as a British colonial city. St. John's Church is an odd design with large cream pillars at the base and a typical British steeple on top. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #architecture #ancientarchitecture #beautifuldestinations #beautifulbuildings #church #kolkata #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiagram #indiapictures #shotinindia #colonialarchitecture #travelgram #instatravel #travelbug #traveladdict #bucketlist #photooftheday

Victoria Monument in Kolkata was built as a memorial for Queen Victoria. It's a gorgeous marble building surrounded by a manicured garden. There are many walking paths in the garden that take you by ponds, statues and flower gardens. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #architecture #ancientarchitecture #beautifuldestinations #beautifulbuildings #memorial #kolkata #calcutta #mylpguide '#lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #shotinindia #indiagram #natgeophotography #natgeophotography #photooftheday #bucketlist #travelbug #travelblogger @archdigest #indiapictures

On the hike down from the Parasnath Hills pilgrimage we saw a large troupe of macaque monkeys. Most were watching from the trees like this one, but a few were on the path and were aggressive. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #parasnath #monkey #monkeys #wildlifephotography #wildlife #portrait #portraitphotography #hiking #hikingworldwide #trekking #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiaphotos #shotinindia #trees #instaindia #indiagram #travelgram #instatravel #travelbug #traveladdict #travelblog #photooftheday #bucketlist

The largest and most important temple on the Parasnath pilgrimage is Shikharji Temple. There were many pligrims walking up the long steps to this temple. There was even a photographer selling his services. After we said 'no thank you' to him, he asked for a selfie with us! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #jain #religion #shrine #temple #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiaphotos #shotinindia #instaindia #indiagram #travelgram #instatravel #bucketlist #photooftheday #natgeophotography #natgeoyourshot #travelblog #travelbug #architecture #trekking #hiking

A Jain priest walking the pilgrimage circuit on Parasnath Hills. Jain priests often are nude, carrying only a broom, as per their minimalist ideals. In the picture you can see one of the Jain pilgrims bowing to the priest. An important Jain tenant is non-violence. The broom is used to sweep the ground in front of him to ensure he doesn't step on any insects. They are vegas and won't even eat root vegetables as pulling them from the ground can kill bugs and microbes. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography #travelphotography #jain #religion #culture #customs #pilgrimage #peopleoftheworld #people #portrait #portraitphotography #natgeopeople #natgeophotography #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiagram #indiapictures #instaindia #travelbug #travelblog #traveladdict #instatravel #travelgram #photooftheday #bucketlist

A Jain priest on the pilgrimage to Parasnath Hills. All he has with him is his broom. Jain priests and nuns either wear white clothing or go nude. The broom is used to sweep the ground in front of him so that he does not step on and kill any insects. Jains are minimalists and strict vegans. Non-violence is one of their main tenants and that includes killing insects. It was an interest experience! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ #photography ##travelphotography #jain #religion #customs #pilgrimage #culture #streetphotography #peopleoftheworld #people #portrait #portraitphotography #natgeopeople @fivestars_people #worldpeople #mylpguide #lonelyplanetindia #indiashutterbugs #indiagram #shotinindia #travelindia #instaindia #travelblog #travelbug #travelgram #instatravel #nude

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