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.
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 12, 2008
Standing at one of the entrances to a Jain temple, Jaisalmer. Rajasthan, India.
November 9, 2008
I know Rajasthani men are very proud of their moustaches but this is taking it a little too far!
November 6, 2008
Detail of an ornately carved sandstone balcony, known as a jharokha, in Jaisalmer. These balconies are a characteristic element of Rajasthani architecture. Rajasthan, India.
November 3, 2008
This cute girl, lunch in hand, shyly spied me as I was walking through the streets of Jaisalmer, a desert city in western Rajasthan, India. It’s a common Indian sight to see young children with eyes heavily lined in the belief (probably mistaken) that the cosmetic helps protect the child’s eyes.
October 19, 2009
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