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Highlights from the 6th Jeevan Kite & River Campaign held at the Brahmaputra river side in Guwahati, and organized by Jeevan Initiative.
The campaign is done by the Jeevan Initiative group, which consists of students of various colleges as well.
The fest / carnival or the campaign organizes activities at the event, such as photography contests, cultural programs, drawing competition for kids, kite festival where hundreds of people fly kites, it is a tradition all over India to fly kites during the harvest festivals, Bihu in Assam.
The festival is going on, I would encourage everyone in Guwahati to please visit the carnival for a great experience, it will definitely cheer you up - https://www.facebook.com/events/1119937071376662/
And finally, here are the photographs that I clicked during the first day of the carnival, more to come! :)
#jeevan #kiteandriverfestival #brahmaputra #kites #river #festival #guwahaticity #bihu #carnival #6th_Jeevan_Kite_River_Festival
The campaign is done by the Jeevan Initiative group, which consists of students of various colleges as well.
The fest / carnival or the campaign organizes activities at the event, such as photography contests, cultural programs, drawing competition for kids, kite festival where hundreds of people fly kites, it is a tradition all over India to fly kites during the harvest festivals, Bihu in Assam.
The festival is going on, I would encourage everyone in Guwahati to please visit the carnival for a great experience, it will definitely cheer you up - https://www.facebook.com/events/1119937071376662/
And finally, here are the photographs that I clicked during the first day of the carnival, more to come! :)
#jeevan #kiteandriverfestival #brahmaputra #kites #river #festival #guwahaticity #bihu #carnival #6th_Jeevan_Kite_River_Festival
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1/20/17
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On the banks of Brahmaputra river during the annual festival of Chatth Puja


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Years biggest festival in Assam is undoubtedly the Durga Puja.
Pandal hopping is a common activity among people during the festival, this Pandal is from Restcamp Pandu. A magnificent golden pandal.
#guwahati #durgapuja #restcamp
Pandal hopping is a common activity among people during the festival, this Pandal is from Restcamp Pandu. A magnificent golden pandal.
#guwahati #durgapuja #restcamp
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The crowd during the Ambubachi Mela in Kamakhya Temple.
Ambubachi Mela is an annual festival held in Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Devotees from all over the country visit the temple during these festival which is 4 days long. The locals make arranges for many of the devotees stay during the festival.
"It is the celebration of the yearly menstruation course of goddess Kamakhya. It is believed that the presiding goddess of the temple, Devi Kamakhya, the Mother Shakti, goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this time stretch" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambubachi_Mela
Ambubachi Mela is an annual festival held in Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. Devotees from all over the country visit the temple during these festival which is 4 days long. The locals make arranges for many of the devotees stay during the festival.
"It is the celebration of the yearly menstruation course of goddess Kamakhya. It is believed that the presiding goddess of the temple, Devi Kamakhya, the Mother Shakti, goes through her annual cycle of menstruation during this time stretch" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambubachi_Mela
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The road that goes up to the peak of Nilachal Hill, and there's a very peaceful temple at the end of the road.
The name City of Temples fits perfectly for #Guwahati
The name City of Temples fits perfectly for #Guwahati
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The Brahmaputra river on a very beautiful evening.
Brahmaputra is the widest river in India. The largest and smallest river Islands (Majuli & Umananda, respectively) are in Brahmaputra, both in Assam.
It is also the only river in India to have a male name.
Brahmaputra is the widest river in India. The largest and smallest river Islands (Majuli & Umananda, respectively) are in Brahmaputra, both in Assam.
It is also the only river in India to have a male name.
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The view of Fatasil Hills from Nilachal Hills, both of which surrounds most of the city. 
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