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Photograph by Michael S. Yamashita
Nandi the bull enjoys a drink of curried milk, provided by a priest at Brihadishwara temple. Nandi is the mount of the mighty Hindi god Shiva.
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Video: India
Yes, the Taj Mahal is stunning, but so are many other sights and sounds in the world’s second-most populous country.
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Modern Delhi has only been India's capital since 1931, but its strategic location has given it a critical role in shaping the subcontinent's history.
Photo Gallery: India
From snake charmers to sacred shrines, explore the beauty of India’s people and landscapes. Get photos and wallpapers.
Slide Show: Shadow City
As Mumbai booms, the poor of its notorious Dharavi slum find themselves living in some of India's hottest real estate. What will happen to them as development looms?
Photo Gallery: Mumbai Street Life
Take a photographic tour through the streets of Mumbai (Bombay), India's most cosmopolitan metropolis.
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