The Compass: India

In India, everyday life plays out in bright colors, a vivid juxtaposition of ancient and modern against a backdrop of intricate architecture.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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In India, everyday life plays out in bright colors, a vivid juxtaposition of ancient and modern against a backdrop of intricate architecture. In this edition, we visit an Indian community that welcomes leopards, follow a river of questions in eastern India, and see stunning architecture in India's first World Heritage city. Let's explore India.

ANIMALS

PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHIEU PALEY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Camels are disappearing in India, threatening a centuries-old nomadic culture Selling camel milk may be one solution to keep the Raika’s livelihood of camel herding alive. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY KALYAN VARMA, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION This Indian community welcomes leopards Devotees of Shiva, the god of wild things, the people of Bera have figured out how to coexist with one of India’s most feared predators—the leopard. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION World's tiniest pig, once thought extinct, returning to the wild The shy, 10-inch-tall pygmy hog, "rediscovered" in 1971, is steadily increasing in number due to captive breeding in its native India. READ MORE

HISTORY & CULTURE

PHOTOGRAPH BY PETER HORREE, ALAMY India’s forgotten power broker—what was her secret? Swashbuckling Begum Samru commanded armies, took a litany of lovers, and dubbed herself Joanna, after Joan of Arc. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY PAUL SALOPEK Following a river of questions in eastern India The fabled Brahmaputra River swirls with scenes of life, death, and grand silences. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY MAX DESFOR, AP The Kashmir conflict: How did it start? The dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was sparked by a fateful decision in 1947, and has resulted in decades of violence, including two wars. READ MORE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY SHAAZ JUNG In this dense Indian forest, tigers and leopards are thriving A conservation success story, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve is increasingly popular with tourists eager to see the big cats in the wild. READ MORE SHARE

MICHELE FALZONE / AWL IMAGES A husband's love built the Taj Mahal—but cost him an empire After the death of his beloved wife, Emperor Shah Jahan spared no expense building her grand mausoleum. His obsession became a monument to everlasting love but bankrupted the Mughal empire. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY LUCAS VALLECILLOS, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO 23 photos of India’s stunning cultural heritage From mosques to mausoleums to mangroves, these sites reveal India’s rich history. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS CALDICOTT, DESIGN PICS, GETTY IMAGES See stunning architecture in India's first World Heritage city The 15th-century walled city of Ahmadabad is celebrated for its mosques, tombs, and temples from the sultanate period. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY TUUL AND BRUNO MORANDI The surprising history of India’s vibrant sari tradition South Asian women have draped themselves in colorful silks and cottons for eons. The ways they’re made and worn are dazzling and diverse. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHIEU PALEY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION 4 life-changing food experiences in India Don't miss these unique opportunities to learn more about the subcontinent's history and culture over a meal. READ MORE SHARE

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