The brides of the Eastern countries of the lovely planet, especially from Asia are famous around the world for their fascinating and traditional bridal.
Here are some outlandish images of the traditional eastern brides for you;
1- An alluring image of the Bangali bride – Bangladesh
An alluring image of the Bangali bride - Image: banglaguy 1
2- A glamorous Pakistani bride - Pakistan
A glamorous Pakistani bride - Image: be_u_ti_ful_pari
3- A striking image of Malay bride - Malaysia
A striking image of Malay bride - Adam Blicharski
4- An enticing Thai bride – Thailand
An enticing Thai bride - Image: Javier Ortega Figueiral
5- A captivating photo of a Nepalese bride – Nepal
A captivating photo of a Nepalese bride - Image: pgpdesign (paul)
6- A charming Srilankan bride – Sri Lanka
A charming Srilankan bride - Image: Rubi Borgohain
7- A mesmerizing Indian bride – India
A mesmerizing Indian bride - Image by emmasaunders
8- An attractive Indonesian bride – Indonesia
An attractive Indonesian bride - Image: Elaf Bint Fahad Bin Abdulaziz
9- A Persian bride showing ravishing Hannah – Iran
A Persian bride showing ravishing Hannah - Image: Darcy Vasudev
Bodo-Kachri is a large ethnic community living for the centuries in Indian state of Assam. They also live in some other parts of North-East India and Nepal. They have a unique linguistic and cultural heritage and the term “Bodo” refers to a particular clan, of which the former Kachari kings were a part. Although they don’t practice the same religion as some of them belong to Hinduism, some practice Christianity and some have embraced Bathouism; yet they all have preserved their unique life style and traditions.
Bagurumba: The Bodo folk dance ( Image courtesy outlookindia.com )
Bagurumba is a Bodo folk dance which is the most important feature of the culture of Bodo community. This dance is mostly performed by young women along with singing a traditional song;
Bagurumba, the Bodo folk dance makes the cultural ceremonies brilliantly colorful that are usually organ,ized in the colleges and school of Assam. The Bodos use many musical instruments like Siphung ,Serja ,Tharkha and Khawang to make this traditional dance more alluring and melodious.
The only remaining population of the Asiatic Lion is fighting for their survival in the Gir Forest National Park of India. This wildlife sanctuary park is a protected area in the Indian state Gujarat located 65 km to the south-east of Junagadhand 60 km to south west of Amreli where the estimated number of the Asiatic Lion is 410. Apart from this rare big cat of India, this national park is also home of many other mammal species, reptiles and birds.The historic figures suggest that the Asiatic Lion, the exceptional big cat once lived in the whole Indian Subcontinent,Iran and even in some parts of Italy and Greece.
The Asiatic Lion ( LHG Creative Photography )
The Asiatic Lion is the first cousin of the North African Barbary Lion which is extinct from our lovely planet. They have almost the same features especially, the same belly fold (hidden under their manes) as those were observed in the Barbary Lions. The Asiatic lion is biologically known as “Panthera leo persica” and with some other names as the Indian lion, Persian Lion and Eurasian lion. The Asiatic Lions are bit smaller in their sizes as compare to the African Lions but the other qualities are almost same as they are belligerent in their nature and their colors range from reddish-brown to a highly mottled black to sandy cinnamon grey. The adult male Asiatic Lion has the maximum skull length of 340 mm, while that of females is 266–277 mm. They can gain the average weight of 160–190 kg for the males and 110–120 kg for the females .The Asiatic Lion is a very social big cat which loves to live in the groups with an average number of the members from 4 to 5 and these groups are known as “prides”. The Asiatic Lions usually prey deer, antelope, gazelle, wild boar, water buffalo and livestock.
An image of the exotic Asiatic Lioness - Image by Steve - 1.4 Million+ (safe) views - thank you
Before the start of the twentieth century, the Asiatic Lions were brutally hunted and their population was almost eliminated. However after that, with the efforts of the local authorities and the royal family of Junagadh, their area was declared as a protected zone and the current population of the Asiatic Lion is the consequence of those conservation efforts that were carried on for the survival of the Asiatic Lion. The Asiatic Lion has a very slow and complicated breeding rate.
An image of the cute Asiatic lion cubs - Lysvik Photos
The biggest threat to the life of the Asiatic Lion is the rapid human development and the quick habitat loss. The ideal living place for the Asiatic Lion is the open grasslands which are mostly converted into agricultural lands. Although there is a complete ban and restriction upon the hunting of the Asiatic Lion, yet they are poisoned for attacking livestock. Some of the other major threats include floods, fires, and epidemics. Their restricted range makes them especially vulnerable. The local tribes which normally belong to the profession of cattle breeding are also a major threat to the population of the Asiatic Lion. They dislike the attacks on their animal herds and they want to graze their animals in the grasslands.
Asiatic Lion, the exceptional big cat was a popular entity in the ancient Indian Art, Mythology and it appeared as the emblem of the national importance in many countries like India, Sri Lanka and Iran. The Asiatic lion makes repeated appearances in the Bible, most notably as having fought Samson in the Book of Judges. Similarly the symbol of the lion is closely tied to the Persian people.Achaemenid kings were known to carry the symbol of the lion on their thrones and garments.
The Lovely Planet has enormous human population full of biological variations and races. These variations include traits such as skin color, eye color, hair color and texture, height and built, and cranial features varying clinally across the globe. In this series naming Women of the Lovely Planet, we hereby present before you a collection of the women portraits from different parts of the world. This is the part 1 of the series.
1- An Afghani Woman in Kabul – Afghanistan
An Afghani Woman: Image by Martien Van Asseldonk (Location : Kabul)
2- An Australian Lady in Leiden, Australia
An Australian Lady in Leiden, Australia ( Photo: Ricardo Liberato )
3- A Pretty Austrian Girl ( Austria )
A Pretty Austrian Girl ( Image by Noiseroute )
4- A Girl from Bangladesh
A Girl from Bangladesh ( Image by David Lazar )
5- A Glorious lady of Belarus
A Glorious lady of Belarus in Kchowa (Image: Jenya Korn )
6- A Kenyan Woman ( Location:Kenya )
A Kenyan Woman (Image: Bioversity International) Location:Kenya
7- A women from Bosnia and Herzegovina
A women from Bosnia and Herzegovina ( Photo: Soroptimist International )
8- A Beautiful British Lady in London
A Beautiful British Lady in London (Photo by Damian De La Ferra)
9- A Danish Girl in Denmark
A Danish Girl in Denmark ( By: Bentborn )
10- The Maltese Girl ( Malta )
The Maltese Girl (Malta) By: FotoBlu
11- A cute Chilean Lady from Chile
A cute Chilean Lady ( Matt.JP's Image captured in La Habana )
12- A Chinese woman in Kunming, China
A Chinese woman in Kunming, China (Dave Stamboulis Image)
13- A Croatian woman in her traditional dress
A Croatian woman in her traditional dress ( Image: angusforbes )
14- A portrait of a Cuban lady – Cuba
A portrait of a Cuban lady (By: Romtomtom)
15- A beautiful girl of Cyprus
A beautiful girl of Cyprus ( Image: Istanbul mike )
16- An exotic image of a girl of Finland
An exotic image of a girl of Finland (Som Sol' flickr)
17- An awesome French girl ( France )
An awesome French girl (Photo: markfoster999)
18- A Lady from Germany
A Lady from Germany ( Photo: Eddy Van 3000 )
19- A girl in the traditional Guatemalan dress – Guatemala
A girl in the traditional Guatemalan dress ( Image by Rafael Magallanes Quintanar )
20- From Haa Valley in Bhutan: A Bhutanese Lady
From Haa Valley in Bhutan, A Bhutanese Lady (Photo:rpb1001)
21- A Hungarian girl in traditional dress – Hungary
A Hungarian girl in traditional dress ( Image by Tibor Aknay )
22- A gorgeous Indian girl in the traditional clothing – India
A gorgeous Indian girl ( Image by Joe Routon )
23- An Indonesian woman (Image by Alex Saurel)
An Indonesian woman (Image by Alex Saurel)
24- A woman of Iran
A woman of Iran (Image: Aria Mehr)
25- An Israeli Woman- Israel
An Israeli Woman ( Image :Marisa Ross )
26- A Jamaican woman ( Jamaica )
A Jamaican woman ( Jamaica ) Image: Kevin Williams
27- A Japanese Girl (Japan)
A Japanese Girl (Japan) - Image: Andrew Murray
28- A girl of Jordan
A girl of Jordan ( Image: Joao Lucio Azevedo Filho )
29- A Kazakh lady in her cultural dress (Kazakhstan)
A Kazakh lady in her cultural dress (Kazakhstan- Image by Jonathan Newell)
30- A Latvian woman in her traditional dress- Latvia
A Latvian woman in her traditional dress (Image: Gatis Staprens)
31- A Lebanese woman ( Lebanon )
A woman from Lebanon (IPS Inter Press Service's Image)
32- A girl from Liberia
A girl from Liberia ( Photo: Bob Richards )
33- A Libyan woman in her traditional dress- Ghadamis , Libya
A Libyan woman in her traditional dress- Ghadamis ( Image: Eric Lafforgue )
34- A Lithuanian girl in traditional dress- Lithuania
A Lithuanian girl in traditional dress (By: Londonietis)
35- A Malaysian lady in her traditional clothing – Malaysia
A Malaysian lady in her traditional clothing ( Image : Mohd Mustakhim Noor Rehan )
36- A Moroccon woman – Morocco
A Moroccon woman ( Image: Jack Wickes )
37- A Burmese girl – Myanmar
A Burmese girl - Myanmar ( Image: Diane Wolkstein )
38- A Namibian girl of Himba Tribe – NAMIBIA
A Namibian girl of HIMBA TRIBE - NAMIBIA ( Image by Eric Lafforgue )
39- A young Tonag girl, near Binga, Zimbabwe
A young Tonag girl, near Binga, Zimbabwe
40- An indigenous Nepalese girl from Nepal
An indigenous Nepalese girl ( Image by Tim Webster )
Have you ever experienced the Mangoes of Pakistan? I am sure, some of you have done it and the most of you……… only would have dreamt about it ! The only reason is that the Mangoes of Pakistan are enriched with pulpous and imaginary taste. The King of fruits are grown in the provinces of Punjab and Sindh on a very large scale. According to an estimate, there are more than 160 varieties of mangoes that are grown in Pakistan with distinct aroma, sweetness, sizes and colors. Obviously, the same qualities fall within the criterions for the best mangoes, their scent, size, color and taste. Many growers from Pakistan are only associated with the cultivation of Mangoes and their only identity is Mango. They have a very tough competition with each other and this is ultimately promoting this fruit throughout the world.
Mangoes are found in abundance in the fruit markets of Pakistan from May to September. Even in the month of May and June, the young mangoes are also used in the preparation of Mango Chutneys and Pickles. And similarly, the ripe mangoes are also the main source for making the squashes and jams. Mango is also the national fruit of Pakistan and the mango tree is a long living plant on the lovely planet. Mango is the best fruit full of dietary fibers with low calories. This is the most extensively used fruit for food, juice, flavor, fragrance, and color.
The mangoes are full of iron having the phenol compounds which act as powerful antioxidants and anti-cancer agents. Mangoes are also useful in relieving the clogged pores of the skin, and are also valuable in combating acidity and poor digestion. Mango is high in antioxidants and low in carbohydrates. It is a rich source of Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Vit.E, Vit.C , selenium, niacin, quercitin, and astragalin. Mangoes also provide Vit. K, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, and glutamine which is known as a memory booster. Although, mangoes are grown all over the world with tremendous amount of varieties specially in Mexico, USA, Latin America, South America, Caribbean, Philippines, Indonesia, India and many countries of Africa, but the Mangoes of Pakistan are rated on the top for their amazing taste. The most famous mangoes of Pakistan include Sindhri, Neelum, Chaunsa, Langra, Siroli, Bengan Pali, Alphansa, Saleh Bhai, Gulab Khasa, Zafran, Swarnarica, Dusheri, Anwar Ratool, Collector, Desi etc. These all varaities are very delicious and popular and the most of them are exported to all of Europe, Middle East and various other countries.
These are some of the images of the popular Mangoes of Pakistan :-
1- Chaunsa Mango is famous for its sweatness. White Chaunsa is specially liked generally in Pakistan.
The Chaunsa Mango - One of the best grown mangoes in Pakistan
An image of White Chaunsa ( Image: Afzaal53 )
2- Dusehri mangoes are equally pouplar in Pakistan and India
Dusehri mangoes are equally pouplar in Pakistan and India
3- Langra Mango or Langra Aam
Langra Mango
4- Anwar Ratol or Anwar Rattaul Mango
Anwar Rattaul Mango
5- Sindhri Mangoes are the favorite for the people around the globe
An image of Sindhri Mangoes ( Image Courtesy: Express Tribune )
Sindhri Mango ( An image by MURAD ALI SHAH BUKERAI )
