Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: East face of the triple-storied Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza) with engaged turrets
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name:
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name: Kantilo
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name: Kantilo
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: Detail of the extant screen of the triple-arched balcony on the first floor of Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza)
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: Triple-arched balcony on the first floor of Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza), Western Gateway (Lahori Darwaza) in background
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: Interior of the triple-storied Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza), chamber on south side
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: Interior of the triple-storied Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza), chamber on north side
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: Interior of the triple-storied Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza), chamber on south side with arched openings
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: Interior of the triple-storied Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza), chamber on north side
Site Name: Jagmohan
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Kajalapati. A kajalapatni is a kajal (kohl) holder used for preparing or storing home-made kohl paste. Kajal has been used for centuries for its medical, spiritual and cosmetic effects. This kohl holder has been made using the dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.
Site Name: Jagmohan
Date: 1900-1999
Subject: Kajalapati. A kajalapatni is a kajal (kohl) holder used for preparing or storing home-made kohl paste. Kajal has been used for centuries for its medical, spiritual and cosmetic effects. This kohl holder has been made using the dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model.
Site Name: Jahangir (near Mahlian Kalan)
Date: ca. 1630-1658 CE (?)
Subject: General view of the west facade of triple-storied Eastern Gateway (Delhi Darwaza)