PHOTOS: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the state dinner in New Delhi

[flpoljunkie]

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet India's Vice President Mohammad Ansari in the receiving line at a state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, November 8, 2010. Alongside Obama is India's President Pratibha Patil (L) and her husband. REUTERS/Jason Reed


U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are greeted by the Marshal of India's Air Force, Arjan Singh in a receiving line at a state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, November 8, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Reed


U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet Indian businessman Ratan Tata in the receiving line at a state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, November 8, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Reed


U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend a state dinner under a giant tent at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, November 8, 2010.


U.S. first lady Michelle Obama toasts with India's President President Pratibha Patil during a state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, November 8, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Reed


U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh smile during a state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, or President's Palace in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. Indian and U.S. companies have discussed or signed over $14.9 billion in deals around Obama's trip, which will support 53,670 U.S. jobs, the White House said. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

[babylonsister]

Thanks, and rec'd fwiw. Beautiful! nt

[SunsetDreams]

1. Wow Michelle looks stunning!

[flamingdem]

10. What is that cool shiney material! Grey is in for sure nt

[Manifestor_of_Light]

20. Silk. Comes in many many weaves.

Michelle's top may be "silk linen", silk woven with little bumps in it like linen. I'm not sure.

Have you ever seen a man in a custom made suit on TV, (like talking heads or pundits) usually 100% wool, that may have just a tiny bit of shine on it? If so, it has a small amount of silk in it.

Silk is a very durable fiber although it is a luxury fabric. It can be woven to look like a burlap sack (raw silk) or the finest and sheerest chiffon.

Silk is the thread of the silkworm moth cocoon, unraveled by boiling. They eat mulberry leaves.

[flamingdem]

21. It looks like supersilk, isn't that hot in a hot climate? I guess they enjoy AC nt

[monmouth]

2. I've named so many of her gowns my favorite, but this one? Oh how

absolutely gorgeous. So perfect.

[Hekate]

3. Thanks and Recced.

[DesertFlower]

4. thank you. michelle looks gorgeous.

lol. i was just thinking of how the french loved jackie kennedy. president kennedy said "i'm the man who accompanied jackie.... "

[JNelson6563]

7. Sophisticated

Michelle and Jackie both have/had sophisticated taste. Then there was Laura Bush who always looked to be wearing the draperies.

Julie

[Clio the Leo]

14. Sad we're not gonna see Michelle on an elephant though huh?

[jberryhill]

5. There were some awkward moments.....

[grasswire]

6. Is that an animal print on the skirt of Michelle's dress?

I wonder who the designer is. It's just stunning. Especially when I think back to Laura Bush and her belly bows and garish fabrics.

[Phx_Dem]

8. Die!! She looks so gorgeous.

Hair & make-up = FLAWLESS
Dress = FIT FOR A QUEEN
Michelle = GORGEOUS

[tishaLA]

9. Wowser. FLOTUS looks GORGEOUS

[political_Dem]

11. Thanks a lot for the photos!

I agree with everyone else. Mrs. Obama is gorgeous in her gown. The gown is spectacular and a beautiful color.

[nofurylike]

12. K&R! thank you for these, flpoljunkie!! beautiful!! nt

[Clio the Leo]

13. I'm just now realizing how modest Sikhs are...

.... my parents had friends of the family ... husband was Sikh but wife was white American and westernized. Interesting.

Here is what someone has entitled "Top 10 Sikh Beliefs" ... I think there's something in there for all of us...

1. Worship One God
Acknowledge one creator. Do not worship demi-gods or idols.

2. Treat Everyone Equally
Do not show distinction or rank because of race, class, or gender.

3. Live By the Three Primary Principles
Be always absorbed in meditation and prayer.
Make an honest income by honorable methods.
Share earnings and selflessly serve others.

4. Avoid the Five Sins of Ego
Practice daily prayer and meditation to reduce the effects of ego and prevent indulgence in:
Pride
Lust
Greed
Anger
Attachment

5. Become Baptized
Be spiritually reborn by taking part in the baptism ceremony conducted by the "Five Beloved" Sikhs, who prepare and administer immortalizing nectar to initiates.

6. Keep the Code of Honor
Live according to specific individual, and communal, ethical and spiritual commitments. Forsake worldly ties. Abide by the guru's teachings. Practice daily worship.

7. Wear the Five Articles of Faith
Wear the Sikh undergarment for modesty and health.
Wear a wooden comb in the turban to keep hair clean and untangled.
Wear a steel wristlet as a sign of faith.
Wear hair uncut, to honor the creator’s intention.
Wear a small sword symbolic of defending the religious rights of all faiths.

8. Follow the Four Commandments
Do not dishonor the creator’s intention by cutting the hair.
Do not harm the body with tobacco or other intoxicants.
Do not eat sacrificial meat.
Do not commit adultery.

9. Recite the Five Daily Prayers
Repeat the morning prayers.
Repeat the evening prayer.
Repeat the bedtime prayer.

10. Take Part in Fellowship
Worship together and sing God’s praise.
Cook and eat together.
Serve each other.

http://sikhism.about.com/od/sikhism101/tp/Top_Ten_Sikh_Beliefs.htm

[nmbluesky]

15. WOW!!! Michelle's Dress

She looks so good on her dress...

[donheld]

16. Is it just me or is Michelle the best First Lady Ever?

[Scurrilous]

17. K & R

:thumbsup:

[a kennedy]

18. Just can not believe Michelle could get any more beautiful...

OMG, she's just stunning....

[FrenchieCat]

22. Just WOW!

:wow:

[SidDithers]

19. K&R...nt

Sid