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Congress of cows, Jaisalmer

October 19, 2009

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Cows lounge in the shade of one of Jaisalmer’s beautiful havelis (private mansion), with their intricately carved sandstone walls and balconies.  Rajasthan, India.

Red Fort of Agra

October 19, 2009

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The Red Fort of Agra is an immense fortress-palace and was the seat of government of the Mughal Empire for much of its existence.  It sits not far from the Taj Mahal, near the banks of the Yamuna river. Famously, it also served as the prison of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, imprisoned there by… [Read more…]

Tomb of Humayun, Delhi

October 19, 2009

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The Tomb of Humayun is an early example of the Mughal style that would culminate in masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal. Herein lies the second of the Great Mughals.

Fellow Indian rail passenger

June 18, 2009

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Despite the stifling heat and discomfort in the train carriage, this young man was more than happy to pose for me – after fixing his hair.

Adinatha Temple, Ranakpur

November 25, 2008

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Beautiful symmetry and ornate carvings grace the ceilings of the Jain Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan.  See this ceiling in greater detail.

Jaisalmer, the sandstone city

November 25, 2008

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Jaisalmer is a desert city located in the Thar Desert of western Rajasthan.  Its proximity to the India-Pakistan border means there is a large military presence nearby, but the city itself is famed for its beautiful golden-brown sandstone.  Every building in the city seems to be made from it.

Jodhpur’s blue houses

November 22, 2008

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Jodhpur is famed not only for the trousers but also its blue houses, sometimes also called Brahmin houses because they are traditionally inhabited only by members of that caste.  The general view is that the blue wash was originally applied to help protect the houses against termites and other insects.  Rajasthan, India.

Chess player, Varanasi

November 22, 2008

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A Hindu pilgrim or sadhu (holy man), enjoys an evening game of chess on one of Varanasi’s riverside ghats.  Uttar Pradesh, India.

Begging for alms

November 22, 2008

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An elderly woman begs for alms at the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur.  Rajasthan, India.

Golden Temple, Amritsar

November 22, 2008

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The Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, India, is the supreme shrine in Sikhism.  Kept within the temple is the Sikh Holy Scripture. In 1984, the temple complex was the site of a bloody battle between Indian soldiers and Sikh militants hiding inside.  The desecration of the shrine and the deaths of many civilians… [Read more…]

Erotic mural, Khajuraho

November 12, 2008

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One of the many erotic murals that adorn the walls of the Khajuraho temples.  Madhya Pradesh, India.

Neighbourhood cricket, Varanasi

November 12, 2008

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Two young boys stare bemusedly at the tourist whilst a game of neighbourhood cricket takes place behind them.  Varanasi, India.

Morning devotions, Varanasi

November 12, 2008

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Bathing, washing and praying at one of Varanasi’s many ghats.  Uttar Pradesh, India.

Henna in his hair

November 12, 2008

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It’s a common sight to see men with their hair stained red by henna.  Apparently they feel it makes them look younger.

Urns

November 12, 2008

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Hundreds of large ceramic urns stacked up at Sardar Market, Jodhpur.  Imagine the carnage if you just pulled out one from the bottom of the pile.  Rajasthan, India.

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