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The culture of India is one of the oldest and unique. Itsunity in diversity, by being sensitive to the local systems
people, customs, religions and art, in castes andand community cultural values of our beneficiaries.
customs, distinct cuisines, languages and dialects,• To create an extensive and versatile
different forms of classical and folk music, religion andcollection of Indian stock photography images and
religious rites performed before, after birth, death andstock footage, offering prospective buyers with the
during marriage ceremonies varying in styles andaffordable, hassle-free way of accessing and
influences.purchasing royalty-free images at unbeatable prices.
India also offers most ancient civilizations, including four• To establish genuine, long-term, sustainable
major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism andcollaborative partnerships to enable the development
Sikhism, a fabric that binds truly Indian and Indiaof our project that reflects the interest, specialism and
together including the spiritual and social activities thatshared vision of those involved, including local, national,
go hand in hand; essential to the physical, mental andinternational community groups and many others.
spiritual well being of the world.• To offer/share important resource for
We believe that increasing one's knowledge of othercommunity cohesion work, including academic
people's culture and beliefs will often lead us toenterprise and research projects across the creative
recognise the similarities as much as the differences.and cultural industries.
Our online gallery has already welcomed thousands ofAbove all, the net proceeds from the sale of
customers from around the world. Our aim is tophotographs on this site will be donated to deserving
rediscover India by capturing dazzling images, moderncauses, including funds to support small self-help
Indian Contemporary Art and video clips on a scaleprojects in Gujarat, INDIA.
never seen before.Finally we acknowledge that it is equally as important
• To promote and raise awareness ofto recognise and respect those people/individuals who
traditional Indian lifestyles from both urban and ruralhave no religious belief.
India, unraveling India's greatest gift to the world, its