Beauty of Nature

"Butterflies are nature's angels.
They remind us what a gift it is to be alive" -Robyn Nola
Butterflies on cosmos flowers, Clicked in our home garden.
Location : Abhayapuri | Bongaigaon | Assam | India
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Snippets of Brahmaputra Carnival 🎪

Xorai ( the traditional symbols of Assam) installation at Brahmaputra Carnival
Traditional craft handloom stalls at Brahmaputra Carnival

Traditional foods stalls at Brahmaputra Carnival

Coffee at Mayflower Hotel's stall at Brahmaputra Carnival

Game Zone at Brahmaputra Carnival

Logo sign of Brahmaputra Carnival

Glimpses of Brahmaputra Carnival | An initiative by Assam Tourism
Celebration of Culture, Adventure & Serenity
Brahmaputra Carnival  held from 15th December 2024 to 15th March, 2025
Location: Lachit Ghat and Brahmaputra Sandbar Island, Guwahati, Assam, India

The Brahmaputra Carnival offers a vibrant fusion of tranquality and adventure, with the majestic river serving as the heart of the celebration, bringing people together. This 90-day event features an array of activities, including glamping, water sports, live concerts, and showcases of culinary heritage and handicrafts. It also provides a platform for local artisans, musicians, and performers to exhibit their talents through traditional music and dance performances, enriching the cultural experience.
For more information do visit :
https://brahmaputracarnival.com/

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Morning Bliss

Boating in river Ganga during sunrise...
Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Nature's glory

Blooming Mustard flowers fields....
Photography my recent visit to Mandakata village ( about 40 km from Guwahati city )
Location : Mandakata, Kamrup, Assam, India
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Varanasi Street Art

Amazing street wall murals of Varanasi
Photography Location : Near Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Morning Conversation

Fisher men conversation on a winter morning at
Uzan Baazar Ghat, Brahmaputra Riverside
Location : Uzan Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam, India
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F L Y

Pigeons flying near ghat of River Ganga
Location : Munshi Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Abode of Clouds

Amazing view of Mawkdok Dympep Valley
Location: Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya, India
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Glimpses of Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2024

Festival director Tanushree Hazarika interaction with media at 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival
Opening ceremony of 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival BVFF2024

Bihu Dance during opening ceremony of 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival-BVFF2024
Screening of Kenny Basumatary's Boro Language film Bibo Binanao (My Three Sisters)
This film got best feature film award at BVFF2024Noted Filmmaker, Actor, Writer Tigmanshu Dhulia in Conversation with
Karma Paljor ( Editor-in-chief , EastMojo) at BVFF2024
BVFF Reel Talks: Inspiring a new generation of storytellersScreening of Assamese Film Jibonsobi, Directed by Mridu Pawan Bora | BVFF2024Ranjib Mazumder in conversation with Filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey,
Writer Director Anvita Dutt, Writer Director Navdeep Singh
BVFF Reel Talks The Skeptic Tank ReunionScreening of ace film editor Nitin Baid's short film Chashma at BVFF2024Cultural programmes during 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival-BVFF2024Screening of Renowned Filmmaker Rima Das's Assamese Film Village Rockstars 2 ( Sequel of
award winning Village Rockstars, 2017) at BVFF2024Dhunu aka Bhanita Das ( Actress ) at Screening of
Filmmaker Rima Das's Assamese Film Village Rockstars 2, BVFF2024Assamese Film Star Ravi Sharma In conversation with Film Critic Murtaza Ali Khan
BVFF Reel Talks : Assamese Cinema- Theater to OTT

 The 9th Edition of Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival ( BVFF ) 2024 was held from
5th December to 8th December 2024 at
Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam, India
BVFF organised by Tattva Creations and Brahmaputra Foundation.

[ BVFF aims to be the cradle of meaningful cinema and creativity. Through the festival, we showcase the region as one with an abundance of not just natural beauty and gorgeous locations but also a melting pot of cultures, talent and creativity. BVFF has also been skilling, equipping and empowering the youth of the region through workshops, masterclasses and industry opportunities.
BVFF is an initiative for filmmakers and film lovers from within and outside the region to come
together and celebrate different aspects of moviemaking.]
Do Visit : www.brahmaputravalleyfilmfestival.com

Great to visit BVFF2024, I watched few films, attending sessions. Amazing experience.
I watched Boro Language film 'Bibo Binanao’ (My Three Sisters) Directed by renowned filmmaker Kenny Basumatary, Mridupawan Bora's Assamese Film 'Jibonsobi', Short film 'Chashma', Directed by ace film editor Nitin Baid, Assamese short film 'The Bakery Shop', Directed by Rupankar Das, Renowned filmmaker Rima Das's 'Village Rockstars 2' and many more.

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Sunset Glory

“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset "
Sunset over mighty river Brahmaputra....
Photography location: Brahmaputra riverside, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Mural Portrait -Vivian Maier

“Well, I suppose nothing is meant to last forever. We have to make room for other people.
It’s a wheel. You get on, you have to go to the end. And then somebody has the same opportunity to go to the end and so on.” – Vivian Maier

Beautiful wall mural Portrait of renowned street photographer Vivian Maier
at Greater Bongaigaon Press Club, Bongaigaon
Location: Bongaigaon, Assam, India
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Curious

Jungle myna (Acridotheres fuscus) bird...morning visitors
Photography location: Abhayapuri, Bongaigaon, Assam, India
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The December gold

Beautiful Golden rice fields...
Photography during visit to Bongaon village,
Pathsala ( in Bajali District ), Assam, India
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Good Vibes Only

Beautiful sign "Good Vibes Only"
Photography during visit to Nandinii Winter Wonderland Carnival
Location : Six mile, Guwahati, Assam, India

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Cityscape

Cityscape of Lucknow ....photography from IndiGo 6E 6552 Flight
while traveling from Guwahati to Lucknow
Location : Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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BLISS

 “Somewhere, things must be beautiful and vivid. Somewhere else,
life has to be beautiful and vivid and rich”. ~ Lisa Ann Sandell

Photography during road trip to Cherrapunji
Location: Khliehshnong, Sohra (Cherrapunji), Meghalaya, India
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Street Graffiti

Amazing street wall graffiti
Artists OBAK, Inkzen and Marginal Art
( Artist name "OBAK" "Inkzen" written in script )
https://www.instagram.com/obak.one/
https://www.instagram.com/marginal.art/
https://www.instagram.com/inkzen_axom/
Location : Bhangagarh, G.S. Road, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Hello December

On a winter morning...
( photo from my archive )
Location : Abhayapuri, Bongaigaon, Assam, India

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Saturday's Critters- Spotted dove

Beautiful Spotted dove birds near rice field
Location : Bongaon village, Pathsala, Bajali District, Assam, India
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