Sandstone balcony, Jaisalmer
Detail of an ornately carved sandstone balcony, known as a jharokha, in Jaisalmer. These balconies are a characteristic element of Rajasthani architecture. Rajasthan, India.
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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 6, 2008
One of the beautifully ornate ceilings of the Jain Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan.
November 6, 2008
Jaipur, once capital of one of Rajasthan’s most powerful princely states, became known as the Pink City in the 19th century when the Maharaja ordered that the city centre be painted pink (a welcoming colour) to celebrate the visit of the Prince of Wales. It’s not so pink these days with alot of buildings now… [Read more…]
November 6, 2008
Decaying murals still adorn this once-grand haveli or residence in the Shekhawati district of Rajasthan. These 19th century residences were built by local traders who had made their fortunes elsewhere in India and were keen to show their neighbours how successful and worldly they were. The murals and frescoes give their less-travelled neighbours a glimpse… [Read more…]
November 6, 2008
The Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds was built by the Maharaja of Jaipur to allow the women of the court to view the parades and goings-on in the streets below from “behind the curtain”, ie without compromising their modesty. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
November 6, 2008
A brown puppy sits in stark contrast against the indigo blue house. 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… [Read more…]
November 3, 2008
An elderly Rajasthani gentleman performs a folk fire dance. Shekhawati district, Rajasthan, India.
November 3, 2008
A young camel driver in the Thar desert of western Rajasthan, India. Once linking India with Persia and the Middle East, camel caravans are now put on for the benefit of tourists.
November 3, 2008
Colourful saris and bright smiles at the Gangaur Festival in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
November 3, 2008
Paan is a mixture of spices, nuts, tobacco wrapped in betel leaf and commonly chewed as a digestive across India. Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
November 3, 2008
The beautiful, colourful saris and jewellery of the Gangaur Festival in Udaipur, 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.
November 2, 2008
A young girl poses in front of her family shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
November 6, 2008
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