Congress of cows, Jaisalmer
Cows lounge in the shade of one of Jaisalmer’s beautiful havelis (private mansion), with their intricately carved sandstone walls and balconies. Rajasthan, India.
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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.
October 19, 2009
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…]
October 19, 2009
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.
June 18, 2009
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.
November 25, 2008
Beautiful symmetry and ornate carvings grace the ceilings of the Jain Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan. See this ceiling in greater detail.
November 25, 2008
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.
November 22, 2008
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.
November 22, 2008
A Hindu pilgrim or sadhu (holy man), enjoys an evening game of chess on one of Varanasi’s riverside ghats. Uttar Pradesh, India.
November 22, 2008
An elderly woman begs for alms at the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur. Rajasthan, India.
November 22, 2008
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…]
November 12, 2008
One of the many erotic murals that adorn the walls of the Khajuraho temples. Madhya Pradesh, India.
November 12, 2008
Two young boys stare bemusedly at the tourist whilst a game of neighbourhood cricket takes place behind them. Varanasi, India.
November 12, 2008
Bathing, washing and praying at one of Varanasi’s many ghats. Uttar Pradesh, India.
November 12, 2008
It’s a common sight to see men with their hair stained red by henna. Apparently they feel it makes them look younger.
October 19, 2009
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