Tag: Rajasthan
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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 the ocean of sand. The old fort in the centre of town is majestic against the desert backdrop ...
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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. The act of gently pulling the ears is called Palikarsha in Sanskrit. This is usually performed at the beginning of worship in front of Ganesha. Hands are crossed with the...
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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 village life. I’m not knowledgeable in this area so I am unable to shed more light on…
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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 steep entrance to this mammoth complex. The entrance way is steep and built at 90 degree...
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Inside Jodhpurs’ Meherangah Fort
Our 16-day meditation retreat to India sees us spend one-night in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where we will get to explore the Meherangah Fort.
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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. Here’s a photo that I almost deleted once. It was part of a larger image that was not very good which I had taken som...
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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 can often denote a person of wealthier resources. The embroideries are done with gold or silver th...
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Traditional Rajasthani Jewelry
To find out more about Rajasthani jewelry you can check out this article on the Maps of India website. Quoting the site “The women take pride in their traditional jewellery and Rajasthani womenfolk cherish their heritage. The pieces of jewellery are often heirlooms and passed down in famili...
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