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Odisha·river · industry

A Purple Moorhen digs out water plant roots in the grasslands around Chilika Lake in Odisha, while a Bronze-winged Jacana does its lily leaf walking routine nearby. Egrets sit around in a large group, meanwhile.

Jharkhand·river · aerial

An aerial view of a statue in Jharkhand. Swami Vivekananda statue in Ranchi, at Bada Talab, Jharkhand, and made by sculptor Ram V Sutar, as seen aerially, from the air.

Odisha·river · lake

Chilika Lake near Puri in Odisha is a salt-water lagoon Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the…

Odisha·lake · river

Odisha·river · lake

Chilika / Chilka lake aerial view from Odisha / Orissa coast-line: Salt water lake of critical importance as dolphin and bird habitat

Rajasthan·lake · river

What a fine aerial view of Udaipur - India's city of lakes. The shining City Palace of Udaipur of the family of Arvind Singhji of Mewar, erstwhile Maharaja of Udaipur glows by the lake, as does the crowded city in white, in the backdrop, an…

wildlife · birds

Grebe dives underwater, disappears for lengths of time, in a Rajasthan pond: A water bird that is adept at swimming underwater!

village · lake

An Odiya man uses a nylon fishing net to fish in a village pond in deep rural Odisha or Orissa. He removes the kinks in his net to release lots of tiny fish. Net Fishing in a village pond in deep rural Odisha''

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How did this Kabbar bijju or Common Palm Civet die? We found it mysteriously lying next to a pond. Was it fishing in the pond and fell in? Dead animal at Wilderness Orchard

Rajasthan·desert · river

A lake as a water storage water body seems like a strong and natural choice for a city - town like Bikaner, standing as it does at the edge of the Thar desert! Not just for the summer security of its residents, but in the event of a siege o…

Rajasthan·river · lake

Sursagar lake aerial view from Bikaner, Rajasthan: Drinking water tank built during the reign of Maharaja Sur Singh One of the kings of Bikaner was responsible for the construction of Sursagar Lake, which was first built as a drinking facil…

Rajasthan·river · lake

A yacht belonging to Hotel Taj Lake Palace bobs along on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is used by hotel guests for rides around the lake and sunset cruises.

Gujarat·aerial · lake

Vadodara aerial view of Gujarat's second largest city: Baroda city of lakes, palaces, universities

Rajasthan·lake · river

Is Udaipur a desert oasis? See Fateh Sagar Lake and Nehru Garden in city of lakes - Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan·lake · aerial

One of the great gardens of India! Thanks to good water management and storag planning during the Marwar dynasty a network of lakes creates a year-round catchment of water that then nourishes and nurtures the likes of this fine garden in th…

birds · lake

A Little Egret catches fish in pond, by standing perfectly still on water lily leaves, and nearly tipping over due to the leaf being unable to support its weight, until ready to make a lightning strike! A Lily pad walker? Egret chases after…

lake · aerial

Udaipur City of lakes: A 360 degree view of the area around Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens). An aerial view from Udaipur in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan·river · lake

A beautiful village lake with a few locals doing their farming and washing, and no tourists, with ancient temples in all directions.

Rajasthan·river · aerial

City Palace daytime aerial view, with Jal Mahal, Taj Lake Palace shimmers in winter sun, in Udaipur

aerial · river

Udaipur City Palace daytime aerial view of one of India's finest erstwhile royal palaces What a fine aerial view of Udaipur - India's city of lakes.

Rajasthan·river · boats

Hanuman Kund lake in Udaipur, Rajasthan, with boats on placid water surface

Rajasthan·lake · river

The shining white Taj Lake Palace hotel is a pricey tourist proposition for high end international travellers and well-heeled domestic visitors alike.

Rajasthan·river · lake

What a fine aerial view of Udaipur - India's city of lakes. The shining City Palace of Udaipur of the family of Arvind Singhji of Mewar, erstwhile Maharaja of Udaipur glows by the lake, as does the crowded city in white, in the backdrop, an…