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Present 'Gurdev' (grandmaster) of the "Akali Nihang Baba Darbara Singh Suraj Bansia Ranjit Shiv...

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Uploaded on Sep 19, 2011  |  Map

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Photographed at the Nirmala Ashram (Chetan Matt), Varanasi, India

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Uploaded on Jan 26, 2011  |  Map

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...Happy 2011 to all! Photographed at the 'Mahakaal Bunga',...

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Uploaded on Dec 31, 2010  |  Map

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Photographed in Nanded, Maharashtra. Approaching his late 90's, this Sanatan Akali Nihang veteran is a treasure trove of ancient knowledge.

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Uploaded on Dec 24, 2010  |  Map

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Horse belonging to the Akali Nihangs (Tarna Dal), feeding in a field at a Mela (festival) at Batala, Punjab

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Uploaded on Nov 21, 2010

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A young Nihang Singh performing during a 'Mela' (festival) at Nanded, Maharashtra.

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Uploaded on Nov 19, 2009  |  Map

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Celebrating the Avtar Purb (birthday) of the first Sikh Guru. This illustration from a manuscript of...

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Uploaded on Nov 2, 2009

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Poole, Dorset View On Black Panasonic Lumix.

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Uploaded on Oct 29, 2009

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Nihang Singh riding his 'Jaan Bhai' (life brothers, aka his steeds), Nanded, Maharastra. Nov 2008

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Uploaded on Feb 24, 2009

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Sikilgar Sikh, Nanded, Maharashtra "A small caste of armourers and knife-grinders. The name...

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Uploaded on May 27, 2008

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An elderly Udasi Sadhu worshipping at the Brahmboota Udasi Akhara, Amritsar, Punjab. Photographed with Kodak 35mm disposable camera. View On Black

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Uploaded on Dec 22, 2007

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A lady sewing garlands at the steps of a Hanuman Mandhir, Nanded,Maharastra. Photographed with Mamiya...

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Uploaded on Dec 4, 2007

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The Baradiri, built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.Now lies in ruins. Destroyed during the early morning...

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Uploaded on Nov 25, 2007

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...back from India View On Black

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Uploaded on Nov 17, 2007

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Sunset over Kukarmajara - a small town on GT Road, Punjab View On Black

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Uploaded on Sep 9, 2007

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A 'Bhujangi' (young Nihang Singh) riding his 'Jaan Bhai' (life brother - horse). Photographed at Talwandi, Punjab View On Black

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Uploaded on Aug 12, 2007

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Photographed using manual bellows on Canon350D. Cropped in Photoshop, otherwise shown "as...

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Uploaded on Jul 22, 2007  |  Map

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Fresco (circa early/mid 1800s) depicting 'Ganesh' (also known as 'Ganesha') on the walls of the Ram Rai...

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Uploaded on Jul 17, 2007

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