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Uttar Pradesh·river · architecture

A view of the Bara Imambara and the Hardinge bridge over the Gomti river with clothes left for drying on the banks of the river. Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1786-91 and is one of the architectural wonders of that era.

Uttar Pradesh·river · boats

A boat sailor sails his boat on Gomti river in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. One can see a Shiv Temple in the mid of Gomti river. People walk on the bridge over Gomti river.

Uttar Pradesh·dance · festival

The Neemrana Music Foundation presents a Kathak Festival, celebrating 50 years of Kathak Kendra with Malti Shyam in a solo kathak dance recital at Neemrana Fort - Palace.

Uttar Pradesh·farmland

Harvested Dusehri mangoes sit in a pile at an orchard in Malihabad and farmers pack and export the mangoes in a truck. Malihabad is a town and a nagar panchayat in Lucknow district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh·music · festival

Lucknow Experiment end their jazz set with a new tune called 'Lajpat'. Lucknow Experiment is led by drummer and composer Kartikeya Srivastava, with Pranai Gurung on guitar and Sonic Shori on bass.

Uttar Pradesh·river · architecture

Dhobhi Ghat as seen from the Teeli Masjid or Jami Masjid Shahi. Hardinge Bridge or Pakka Pul that was constructed in 1914 can be seen above the river. Clothes hanging in lines can be seen.

Uttar Pradesh·river · school

A picturesque view of the Gomti river and the La Martiniere, Lucknow. It seems a historical snub to the river Gomti to call Avadhi culture a Ganga-Yamuni tehzeeb.

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The Lucknow High Court crawling with cops before the hearing of an important case. This is before the hearing concerning a woman and commonly known as Hathras case.

Uttar Pradesh·highway

Sixteen planes of the Indian Air Force today conducted a touch and go landing exercise on a stretch of the Lucknow-Agra Expressway.

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Founders of 'Legends of India' Dipayan Mazumdar and associations member lit candles, symbolising the proceedings of the program open.

Uttar Pradesh·old town

Step back in time with this archival night-time footage of Lucknow city from the 1990s, capturing the urban streets, streetlights, and bustling nightlife of the era.

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Patang baazi or kite flying in the city of tehzeeb even though this is one sport where people tend to forget their tehzeeb or manner but only to have a fun time.

Uttar Pradesh·politics

Several Bachelors of Physical Education (BPEd) degree holders were cane-charged by the police for resorting to vandalism in front of Vidhan Bhawan in Lucknow. Over 30 protesters have been detained in this connection.

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A spokesperson says "The device used is basically an RDX x-plosive that is used and we have recovered around 8.2 kgs of RDX from around the area around the strike which was probably meant to cause further detonation in which they were not a…

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Vehicles pass through the famous Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Rumi Darwaza was built by the fourth Nawab of Lucknow, Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula and is believed to be identical to an old gate in Istanbul called Bab-iHümayun, and so is al…

Uttar Pradesh·politics

Atal Bihari Vajpayee performs Havan in a rally in Lucknow. He waves his hand to the public and mass audience assemble to see him. People showers flower on him from their houses.

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Uttar Pradesh·ceremony

Men of all age groups and stature go for morning walks to breathe in the fresh morning air. It is said breathing exercise in the morning helps in the better functioning of internal organs and keeps the brain active.

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Dussehri is a variety of mango grown in different parts of North India. In 18th century, the Dussehri mango first appeared in the gardens of Nawab of Lucknow. since then number of plants have been produced and planted throughout India.

Uttar Pradesh·politics

Next time you see a spider-like object whirring overhead, beware as it might shower pepper and chilly powder to chase away an unruly mob.

Uttar Pradesh·dance

The renowned family of professional dancers of the country - known as the Kalka-Brindadin Gharana of the Lucknow school of Kathak, Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj giving the Kathak rhythm at Kamani auditorium, Delhi.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts · industry

Chikankari is a fine art of embroidery made with white untwisted yarn with the help of a needle on a fine cloth. It is done on viol, silk, cambric, georgette, terry cotton etc.