Best of India 2022

Malabar Trogon male

Harpactes fasciatus

Neriamangalam, Kerala, India, January 28, 2022

2022-01-28#4744

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Sri Lanka Frogmouth male

Batrachostomus moniliger - incredibly difficult to spot in deep shade.

Neriamangalam, Kerala, India, January 28, 2022

2022-01-28#4809

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Chinese Fishing Net

Fort Kochi, Kerala, India, January 29, 2022

2022-01-29#5159

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Stone Chariot

Hampi is amazing for the large number of temples and shrines.

Vitthala Temple, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022

2022-01-31#5448

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Dancing Hall

The slender columns can make musical notes when struck.

Vitthala Temple, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022

2022-01-31#5452

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Queen's Summer Palace with Water Columns

The major columns are hollow and when filled with water cooled the palace.

Zanana Enclosure, Hampi, Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022

2022-01-31#5497

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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Carved from a single boulder, but restored from damage by Mogul invaders.

Kamalapura, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022

2022-01-31#5603

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Sasivekalu Ganesha

Hampi, Hemakuta, Karnataka, India, January 31, 2022

2022-01-31#5615

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Sloth Bear

Melurus ursinus - having a nice scratch.

Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India, February 1, 2022

2022-02-01#5969

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Sloth Bear juveniles

Melurus ursinus

Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India, February 1, 2022

2022-02-01#6091

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