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Uttar Pradesh·dance

Pt. Jai Kishan Maharaj hails from the renowned family of professional dancers of the country - known as the Kalka-Brindadin Gharana of the Lucknow school of Kathak.

Uttar Pradesh

The Rumi Darwaza and sometimes known as the Turkish Gate, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, is an imposing gateway which was built under the patronage of Nawab Asaf-Ud-dowlah in 1784. It is an example of Awadhi architecture.

Uttar Pradesh·architecture

In the year 1423, Sultan Ahmed Shah constructed the Jama Masjid in Lucknow. It is built entirely with yellow sandstone and is known for its intricate style of design and architecture.

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.

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh·crafts · bazaar

Agra, the former capital of Hindustan, is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and it has always been a multicultural city. Courtly manners, beautiful gardens, poetry, music, and fine cuisine patronized by the Persian-loving Shia Nawabs of the city are well known amongst In…

Uttar Pradesh·dance

'Legends of India' presented two promising exponents of Kathak: Deepak Maharaj of the Lucknow Gharana and Sandeep Mahavir. They performed at the Kamani Auditorium on Friday, 24 January 2014.

Uttar Pradesh

It was supposed to be a routine visit to the passport office for Tanvi Seth and her husband Anas Siddiqui, an interfaith couple who have been married for 12 years in Lucknow, India.

Uttar Pradesh·monsoon

Motorists push their vehicles in the flooded streets of Lucknow as late monsoon showers brought the capital of Uttar Pradesh to a halt.

Uttar Pradesh

Basket Chaat is one of the famous Chaats in Lucknow. Crispy Basket (katori) filled with potato filling, tomatoes, pea nuts, papdi, dahi vada, onion, chickpeas, garnished & topped with thick yogurt, green chutney, tamerind chutney, sev, pomo…

Uttar Pradesh

Any visit to Lucknow is incomplete without a bite of tunday kebabs, among other meaty delicacies, at the city's famous Tunday Kababi.

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·school · music

Naqqar khana or Naubat khana is a term for a drum house or orchestra pit during ceremonies. They are a distinct sign of Mughal architecture. They are found in India, Pakistan, Iran, and other nearby countries.

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·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·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.

Uttar Pradesh

Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, 363 kilometres (226 mi) west of state capital, Lucknow and 200 kilometres (124 mi) south from national capital New Delhi.

Uttar Pradesh·architecture · industry

The Bara Imambara of Lucknow is one of the most famous monuments of the city. Also known as Asfi Imambara, after the name of the Nawab of Lucknow who got it constructed, it is an important place of worship for the Muslims who come here ever…

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·crafts

1.Female Head, Terracotta 2.Female Dancer, Terracotta 3.Male Head, Terracotta 5.British Officer, Terracotta from Residency, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 4&6.Tobacco Pipes, China Clay of British Period from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi Archaeological Sur…

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.

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·river

Early morning drive on the roads Agra. Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, 363 kilometres (226 mi) west of state capital, Lucknow and 200 kilometres (124 mi) south from national ca…