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February 11th, 2009, 08:48 AM
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Pictures from Assam and North-East India
Hi all, since very few people have heard of or seen this beautiful part of India, I will try to upload pictures and news from Assam and rest of North-East India. Will really appreciate if fellow SSC fans can keep this thread alive with any contribution.
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February 11th, 2009, 09:01 AM
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Few Facts of Assam and North-East India
Assam Popularly called as the land of the red river and blue hills, Assam is the gateway to the northeastern part of India. Situated between 90-96 degree East Longitute and 24-28 degree North Latitude, Assam is bordered in the North and East by the Kingdom of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. Along the south lies Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. Meghalaya lies to her South-West, Bengal and Bangladesh to her West. Administrative Data Establishment: 15th of August 1947 Legislature (seats): Unicameral (126) Capital: Dispur Largest city: Guwahati Districts: 27 Blocks : 219 (2001 census) Panchayats : 2489 (2001 census) Villages : 26312 (2001 census) Official language(s): Assamese, Bodo, Karbi Geographical Data Density: 340/km² Area: 78,438 km² State Boundaries: East : Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur West : West Bengal and Meghalaya North : Arunachal Pradesh South : Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura International Boundary: North : Bhutan West : Bangladesh Geographic Coordinates: Latitude: 24° to 28° North Longitude: 90° to 96° East Time zone: IST Forest Cover: 35.48 % Statistical Data Population (2001): 26,655,528 Literacy rate: 64.28% (2001 census) Sex Ratio: 1000 : 965 |
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February 11th, 2009, 09:19 AM
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I will start posting images randomly...
A Kingfisher inside Assam State Zoo in Guwahati  Picture of an oil well burning at Dikom, Upper Assam 
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February 11th, 2009, 10:27 AM
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Decorated pachyderms taking part in a procession on the inaugural day of the 7th Kaziranga Elephant Festival
 Sand artisan group Ariyan erecting a model of Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of 60th Republic Day celebration in the bank of the Brahmaputra in Guwahati on Sunday. (Courtesy: The Sentinel) 
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February 11th, 2009, 11:01 AM
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Gayon-bayon perfoming during the inaugural ceremony of All Assam Ankiya Bhaona Samaroh at Kamalabari, Majuli.
 The below photo is of a Bhut Jolokia. This chilly is mainly found near Changpool Assam and in Meghalaya near the border with Bangladesh. The previous record was the Red Savina Habanero at 580,000 Scoville units. Can you imagine that the Bhut Jolokia chili measures more than 1 million Schoville units! Tabasco sauce is only 5000 Scoville units. A fither touch of the chilly is enough to keep one's finger burning for over 1 hour. 
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February 11th, 2009, 11:13 AM
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His highness Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand who came to visit Assam, along with the Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, in the month of Jan '09. Here he is seen inside the Bunglow at Kaziranga National Park
 Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at Ranghar in Sivasagar 
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February 12th, 2009, 07:35 AM
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Thanx Jumoni ill try and pst some pics
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February 12th, 2009, 09:16 AM
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February 12th, 2009, 09:20 AM
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Tea Garden, early morning with the atmosphere filled with fog and dew...
 A tea garden. 
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February 12th, 2009, 09:28 AM
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Here are few pics. of golf courses in Jorhat, a small city in Upper Assam.
  Jorhat Gymkhana 
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February 12th, 2009, 12:02 PM
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Artistes in the attire of mythological characters performing in a Bhaona Palash Choritra during the invitational Bhaona festival in Jorhat.
 Fishing in Barak river - Silchar 
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February 15th, 2009, 02:01 AM
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A tribal man from Assam
 From: Indialine.com Native people from Manipur  From: Puthi.com A native woman from Nagaland image hosted on flickr  From:retlaw snellac A old woman from Sikkim  From: SikkimTourism.co |
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February 15th, 2009, 02:06 AM
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February 15th, 2009, 06:41 AM
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 Indian101...Thanks for the lovely pics...Keep 'em coming. Great Job. |
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February 15th, 2009, 08:04 AM
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Local Sikkimese people performing a dance
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February 17th, 2009, 10:58 AM
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Barapani - Meghalaya
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February 17th, 2009, 07:27 PM
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Wild Orchid
 A village in Assam. Beautiful paddy field.  Countryside of Assam   Sunset near Tezpur, Assam 
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February 17th, 2009, 07:41 PM
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Kaliabhomora Bridge near Tezpur, Assam
 A flowing stream near Guwahati  Paddy fields and Assam are synonomous to each other....  Assam countrysides...  
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February 17th, 2009, 07:46 PM
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Countrysides of Assam continues........
       On the banks of Brahmaputra near Kachari Ghat, Guwahati 
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February 25th, 2009, 12:45 PM
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Balaji Temple in Guwahati
 Jaapi - Traditional Assamese Cap made of Bamboo with colorful intricate designs with cotton fabrics  Xorai - Traditional Brass metal utensils...comes in various sizes...used to serve anything, from Prasad during religious festivals to sweetners after a meal, etc.  Traditional Brass-metal wares from Assam. 
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