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Uttar Pradesh·dance

The Abhinaya tradition of Kathak reflected through a deft kaliedoscoping by Rani Khanam, including elements of gat, gat nikas, thumri, ghazal and the rarely seen Bhav batana at The Aam Khas, Neemrana Fort Palace.

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.

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

Uttar Pradesh

Sheermal or Shirmal , is a saffron-flavored traditional flatbread made in Iran, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Lucknow region of India, and probably originating from Persian influences. It is one of the several rare Lucknow delicacies in India.

Uttar Pradesh·railway

Charbagh railway station in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. People sin in the train and a ticket checker checks the tickets of the passengers. The train passes through a farming fields area as seen through the window on the train.

Uttar Pradesh·architecture · temple

Bara Imambara is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara. Bara means big, and an imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.

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Indian artisans make different patterns on a Kurta using wooden blocks at a factory in Lucknow, India. They have different blocks for different patterns. The artisan prints on a cotton Kurta with blue color.

Uttar Pradesh·river · architecture

A boat sailor sails his boat on Gomti river in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. One can see the Chhatar Manzil in the background. Chhatar Manzil can be seen while driving through a bridge over Gomti river in Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·industry

Different kinds of wooden blocks kept at a block printing factory in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. See these blocks have different designs on the lower surface. Artisans just pick the block to print on various fabrics.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony

The divine view of Ganga aarti on the ghats of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Varanasi, is a city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of the state capital, Lucknow.

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Evening drive on National Highway 121 from Ramnagar in Uttarakhand towards Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. Ramnagar is the ideal spot for fishing camp and the place offers as an administrative center for Corbett National Park.

Uttar Pradesh·coastline · music

Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh. This metro city is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division.

Uttar Pradesh·coastline · music

Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh. This metro city is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division.

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Check out this collection of coins from different parts of the world from different eras displayed by a numismatist in Lucknow. Copper, silver, brass coins with interesting inscriptions in different languages.

Uttar Pradesh·music · school

Valentine Shipley sings 'The Doors' at a television show in India. Born into a family very rich musical heritage Valentine got initiated into music at a very tender age of four years when he gave his first live concert in Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·street food · bazaar

A three day National Street Food Festival was held at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium Complex from 20th to 22nd December, 2013.

Uttar Pradesh·architecture · industry

Chhota Imambara, also known as Hussainabad Imambara is an imposing monument located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Muhammad Ali Shah, The third Nawab of Avadh in 1838, it was to serve as his own mausoleum.

Uttar Pradesh·dance · festival

Sandip Mallick performs Kathak dance at the annual Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · fort

The Charbagh Railway Station in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh in olden days. Archival footage of the Bara Imambara in Lucknow. The Bara Imambara was built in the year 1784 by the fourth Nawab of Awadh known as Asaf-ud-Daula.

Uttar Pradesh·village

The serenity of this village in Lucknow is mesmerising. A man sitting at a cliff slant grazing his goats.

Uttar Pradesh·crafts

The busy streets of Lucknow are bustling with traffic noise and vendor calls. The streets in Lucknow market are lined with shops on both sides, with shops ranging from bangles, clothes, shoes, etc.

Uttar Pradesh·highway

Traffic on a road at night in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. Rickshaw pullers, government Ambassador car, Jeep, Tata Sumo and Maruti 800 can be seen on the road.

Uttar Pradesh·politics

Uttar Pradesh police released lathi-charge on BPEd students in Lucknow as they were marching towards Vidhan Bhawan during Winter Session.