Himanshu Khagta

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I love Himachal.

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Manali, Himachal Pradesh India

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Full Story on Demotix :
http://www.demotix.com/news/2009-chheenj-fair-wrestling-himachal-pradesh

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Rain of Colors

People singing and abusing each other in the traditional braj language as a part of a ritual know as Samaaj where people of Nand Gaon ( Village of Lord Krishna ) and Barsaana ( village of Lord Krishna’s beloved, Radha ) sit together and abuse each other by the way of singing songs. Others throw [...]

Before Sunrise – Bilaspur

Started driving from Dharamshala to Shimla at around 12 at night and after 5 hours of continuous driving, I was not in a condition to drive. So i parked my car somewhere near Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh  and slept there for an hour and this was what I saw when I got up.
I love Himachal.

Shepherd in Snow

11 November, 2009
Manali, Himachal Pradesh India

2009 Chheenj Fair of Fagu

The Indian festival of Chhenj , celebrated annually at a village near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, were wrestlers (Pehelwan) from the northern part of India participate for the cash prize of twenty five thousand. Shimla, India. 10/04/2009.