Jaisalmer, in the Great Thar Desert
Jaisalmer is picturesque and truly a gem in the desert. Isolated, it's an oasis in the Great Thar Desert, with its giant sandcastle like fort. It is also the base for many an adventurous trek into…
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Priest Training along Pushkar's Holy Lake
Young Hindu priests gather in the morning by Pushkar's holy lake for training in rituals and chanting. Rajasthan, India.
Rajasthan Tribal Art
I was taking a walk one evening in a village in western Rajasthan when I came across this home where part of its wall and window were covered in tribal Rajasthani art. It seems to share scenes from…
Meherangah Fort, Jodhpur
In yesterday's post we looked at the inside of one of the palaces within Jodhpur's Meherangah Fort in Rajasthan. Today, photos highlight the outer walls of the palaces and the fort itself plus the…
126 year old Mystical Yogi and Friend
His face lit up and a smile broke across his face as he lifted his head and saw me, recognizing someone he knew. I got to know Swami Bua when my guru, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, would invite him to the…
Inside Jodhpurs' Meherangah Fort
This is day ten of our month long series of photographs on Rajasthan and today we look at the spectacular Meherangah Fort in Jodhpur.
Rajasthani Embroidered Clothing
In yesterday's post titled "Rajasthani Women’s Attire" we shared a little about the embroidering that takes place in the fabric that Rajasthani women wear.
2011 World Airline Awards
For those of you who travel a lot you may be interested to know which airline was voted the world's best for 2011 at the recent Paris Air Show.
Rajasthani women's attire
The women in Rajasthan are always elegantly and colorfully draped in saris or ghaghra cholis. These silk or cotton saris are often embroidered to enhance their look giving it a touch of finesse that…
Traditional Rajasthani Jewelry
To find out more about Rajasthani jewelry you can check out this article on the Maps of India website.
Traditional Rajasthani Lady
Women in Rajasthan are very modest and certainly shy away from cameras. They are always well dressed, draped in fabrics of splendorous colors and adorning traditional jewelry. Over the years of…
Tea in a Mud Hut, Luni, Rajasthan
Luni is a small village about 40kms south of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and connected to this blue city by road and rail. One my visit here earlier this year I took a jeep ride to explore the outskirts of…
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