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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Red Fort of Agra
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… Read More
Tomb of Humayun, Delhi
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
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
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
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… Read More
Jodhpur’s blue houses
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… Read More
Chess player, Varanasi
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
An elderly woman begs for alms at the Jagdish Temple in Udaipur. Rajasthan, India.
Golden Temple, Amritsar
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… Read More
Erotic mural, Khajuraho
One of the many erotic murals that adorn the walls of the Khajuraho temples. Madhya Pradesh, India.
Neighbourhood cricket, Varanasi
Two young boys stare bemusedly at the tourist whilst a game of neighbourhood cricket takes place behind them. Varanasi, India.
Morning devotions, Varanasi
Bathing, washing and praying at one of Varanasi’s many ghats. Uttar Pradesh, India.
Henna in his hair
It’s a common sight to see men with their hair stained red by henna. Apparently they feel it makes them look younger.
Urns
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.
