Gujarat

wildlife · birds

Flamingos are gregarious wading birds in the genus Phoenicopterus, the only genus in the family Phoenicopteridae. Inspite of the fact that numerous species of the flamingo, they are classified as near -- threatened.

wildlife · birds

Common Cranes blong to the Gruidae family of birds. They usually flock together and are hardly seen alone. They are winter visitors to Northern and the western part of the Indian Subcontinent.

A busy street of Gujarat. One can see various activities going in and around street of Gujarat. Street vendors are selling various products which includes vegetables, clothes etc.

forest · wildlife

The entire Little Rann of Kutch, also known as the Indian Wild Ass Wildlife sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India.

wildlife · birds

The Nal region is a low-lying area between the plains of the Central Gujarat and Eastern Saurashtra.

crafts

Indian artisans crafting rock sculptures in Sompura, Gujarat. The non sculptural village tradition of Gujarat's stone carving has a high degree of vibrancy and lively character caused by its spontaneous expression.

hills · industry

Gujarat is a state in northwestern India. It has an area of 78,687 sq mi (203,800 km2) with a coastline of 1,600 km, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula, and a population in excess of 60 million.

crafts

Woman working on her embroidery. Embroidery is one of the age old traditional arts of Gujarat and has been practiced since time immemorial.

music · dance

An amalgamation of African and Gujarati music! The United states of India? Note the peacock feathers on their heads - truly a cross-cultural experience.

music

The Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wading bird in the stork family. It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent and extending into Southeast Asia.

flowers · farmland

An onion field on the way to Kiri village, Gujarat Rann of Kutch is a seasonal salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. Onion crops are growing here in the winter season.

Gujarat is a state in western India. It has an area of 75,686 sq mi with a coastline of 1,600 km, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula, and a population in excess of 60 million.

birds · river

Black-winged Stilt, Flamingoes, a slulking Reef Heron and Demoiselle Cranes. The Fmaingoes are mostly immature first year birds. Also, see a pair of Grey Partridge or teetar (Francolinus pondicerianus), a heron and a Ring Dove or ghughi.

village · dance

People of Siddhi Village in Gujarat. The Siddi, Siddhi, or Sheedi, also known as Habshi, are an Indian and Pakistani ethnic group of Afro-Arab and/or Black African descent.

wildlife · birds

The Demoiselle Crane is a species of crane that breeds in Central Asia and winters in India. These cranes migrate to Africa and South Asia in winter. The Demoiselle is 85--100 cm long with a 155--180 cm wingspan.

desert

A desert drive in Gujarat, across the Rann of Kutch, in Devjibhai Dhamecha's jeep! A dusty track to nowhere, it would seem... over cracked earth and dusty salty earth! From nothingness to nothingness?

wildlife · forest

Viewer discretion advised due to possible graphic content. Forest official carry a dead lion into a car at Amreli in Gujarat, India.

wildlife · birds

Common Cranes blong to the Gruidae family of birds. They usually flock together and are hardly seen alone. They are winter visitors to Northern and the western part of the Indian Subcontinent.

lake · monsoon

Wetlands constitute the vital link in the hydrological cycle. They provide a multitude of services like purification and regulation of flows, fisheries, habitat provision to plants, animals and micro-organisms; providing opportunities for r…

crafts

Women selling varieties of India beads and jewellery in streets of Gujarat. The arts and crafts of India reveal its culture and heritage. Indian arts and crafts are famous all over the world.

livestock

Herd of Blackbuck in dry grasslands at Blackbuck National Park, Gujarat. Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. The blackbuck is the only living species of the genus Antilope.