Pidgeons fly over one of the city gates in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Friday, April 17, 2009
India Rajasthan Jaipur Jal Mahal Palace 1-10-2005 1-24-28 AM-iC
India Rajasthan Jaipur Jal Mahal Palace 1-10-2005 1-24-28 AM-iC, originally uploaded by Roopali & Mayank.
Rajasthan Jaipur Jal Mahal Palace
Jhunjhunu, Shekhawati, Rajasthan, India
Jhunjhunu was the capital of Shekhawati, a desert region of Northern Rajasthan. It is called the ‘Largest Open Art Gallery in the World’.
India Rajasthan Jodhpur Meherangarh Fort 1-10-2005 1-24-335 AM-iC
India Rajasthan Jodhpur Meherangarh Fort 1-10-2005 1-24-335 AM-iC, originally uploaded by Roopali & Mayank.
Rajasthan Jodhpur Meherangarh Fort
Pied pipers of Rajasthan
Puppetry - Katputlis, as it locally known in the colourful soil of Rajasthan. The puppetry is one of the most ancient forms of entertainment and amusement. Besides providing an enjoyment, this visual art, today convey a meaningful messages to the village folks.
Bada Bagh Chhatries (cenotaphs), Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Bada Bagh (Big Garden) is located on the Ramgarh Road, 5 kms north of Jaisalmer.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur City, Rajasthan, India
One of the most identifiable monuments of Rajasthan and certainly the most striking landmark of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), was built in 1799 AD by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. This five storeyed structure, having 953 casements with small lattice worked (Jali) windows, was designed by Lal Chand Usta.
Elephants at the City Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (November 2007)
Elephants at the City Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India (November 2007), originally uploaded by Cor Lems.
Elephants had paraded guests towards the entrance to where the Maharaja still lives in part of the City Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Chand Baori, Abhaneri, Rajasthan
Chand Baori is a step well built in 8th century by King Chand of Abhaneri. It is about 65 feet deep, has about 3500 narrow steps with 13 landings to the water! (only 5 visible here) Very interesting place to see, although the restoration work looks quite ugly.
The caretaker claimed that a few scenes of Paheli were shot here
Incredible roads of Rajasthan
Another incredible scene you can encounter on the roads of India. How much more do you think they could add to this truck load?
Then... how much room do you think that leave you on the road when you want to overtake that truck?
Fruit Stand, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Police man punctually needs this public support in our rajasthan
Tiger Lake, Rajasthan, India
This structure led down to the lake with stairs, so that people can do their wash, gather water, etc... However, Rajasthan was (still is?) in the middle of a massive drought, and the lake was lower than it's been in many years. You can see the old water line up on the hills behind....
Welcome to Rajasthan!
An exquisitely decorated gate in City Palace at Jaipur - the capital city of Rajasthan state in India. I loved the carvings on the golden gate and the peacock feather design that gives the grand look to the entrance.
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