The glory of Sindh

Published July 10, 2014
Fort of Kot Diji stands invincible against the calamities of nature and time, Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Fort of Kot Diji stands invincible against the calamities of nature and time, Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
A performer taking a tea break from his extensive playing of the Sitar, Bit Shah, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
A performer taking a tea break from his extensive playing of the Sitar, Bit Shah, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
A musician plays his instrument, lost in the mystical aura and rhythm, at the tomb of the great sindhi sufi Sachal Sarmast. Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
A musician plays his instrument, lost in the mystical aura and rhythm, at the tomb of the great sindhi sufi Sachal Sarmast. Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
A bird eye view from the Kot Diji fort. – Photo by Arman Tejani
A bird eye view from the Kot Diji fort. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Tomb of great saint and sufi Sachal Sarmast, Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Tomb of great saint and sufi Sachal Sarmast, Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Kot Diji was the home of the earliest Harrapan civilization dating back to 2800-2600 BC, Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Kot Diji was the home of the earliest Harrapan civilization dating back to 2800-2600 BC, Khairpur, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Chaukhandi is the rest place for  departed family members of the Jhokio and Baloch tribes who passed away between the 15th to 18th century, Razzakabad, Karachi. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Chaukhandi is the rest place for departed family members of the Jhokio and Baloch tribes who passed away between the 15th to 18th century, Razzakabad, Karachi. – Photo by Arman Tejani
The architectural site of a street bazaar in the historical city of Banbhore, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
The architectural site of a street bazaar in the historical city of Banbhore, Sindh. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Chaukandi tombs are one of the most magnificent example of architecture dating back to the time of Mughal Empire in Razzakabad, Karachi. – Photo by Arman Tejani
Chaukandi tombs are one of the most magnificent example of architecture dating back to the time of Mughal Empire in Razzakabad, Karachi. – Photo by Arman Tejani

Sindh, the mystical land and home to the Sufis, is known to harbour the most ancient civilizations of time. Its soil speaks of its rich history and culture.

There is a dire need to better understand this rich culture and to preserve it for future generations to treasure.

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