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May 5th 2006
While for about four months now I have often complained about India, for example the noise, the smells, or stepping in cow dung on my way to the bus everyday--now that I'm leaving I know I am going to miss being here. The last couple of weeks I have tried to see as much of Hyderabad as I could, and I toured Golconda Fort, the Birla Mandir Temple, the numerous palaces of the Old City, attended my first Hindu wedding, and much more. So, instead of me rambling on I will simply leave you with some cool photos.
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Jaclyn Michael
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A View of the city from CharminarA View of the city from Charminar
A View of the city from Charminar
From the Old CityFrom the Old City
From the Old City
Architecture of the Old CityArchitecture of the Old City
Architecture of the Old City
These buildings have intricate moldings and probably were built in the late 19th/early 20th century, when Hyderabad was under a heavy European influence
Old CityOld City
Old City
Remnants of a Palace Remnants of a Palace
Remnants of a Palace
Another Palace Another Palace
Another Palace
Mecca MasjidMecca Masjid
Mecca Masjid
One of the largest mosques in the East
Another Shot of CharminarAnother Shot of Charminar
Another Shot of Charminar
PomegranatesPomegranates
Pomegranates
On a Roadside StandOn a Roadside Stand
On a Roadside Stand
I'm not sure what this lion is supposed to represent...
From an AutoRickshawFrom an AutoRickshaw
From an AutoRickshaw
Spotted under the meter
Bangle ShoppingBangle Shopping
Bangle Shopping
BanglesBangles
Bangles
From my trip to the Hindu TempleFrom my trip to the Hindu Temple
From my trip to the Hindu Temple
From a Bus in KeralaFrom a Bus in Kerala
From a Bus in Kerala
That's Jesus there in the picture
From Kerala From Kerala
From Kerala
Trying to get a snap of Jesus with Krishna
A Newly Married Hindu CoupleA Newly Married Hindu Couple
A Newly Married Hindu Couple
This was my first Indian wedding. Her sari cost about 60,000 Rupees, which is about 1400 USD.
Eating With Your HandsEating With Your Hands
Eating With Your Hands
As is the custom in India
Touring Golkonda FortTouring Golkonda Fort
Touring Golkonda Fort
Set atop a hill west of the Old City of Hyderabad, the princely rulers stayed here for about 100 years, until they were conquered by Aurangzeb.
Golkonda FortGolkonda Fort
Golkonda Fort
Osmania Hospital in HyderabadOsmania Hospital in Hyderabad
Osmania Hospital in Hyderabad






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