Jaipur

Rajasthan·fort · river

Maota Lake and garden seen from the Amber Fort, Jaipur Amber (pronounced Amer) is situated about 11 kilometres from Jaipur and was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachwahas of Amber, before the capital was shifted to the plains, the prese…

Rajasthan·livestock

These kids, together with a fully-grown up billy goat, seem to want to play with the pigeons. Playtime seems to consist of scattering them on the ground as they rush into their gathering! What fun...

Rajasthan

Highway that leads to the pink city(Jaipur) Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city has been named.

Rajasthan

A devastating fire engulfed 10 million liters of fuel at an Indian Oil facility in Jaipur, India last week.

Rajasthan·fort · hills

Amer Fort is located in Amer (a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi), 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.

Rajasthan·old town · fort

Nahargarh Fort: Beyond the hills of Jaigarh stand the Fort of Nahargarh like a watchful sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singh's beautiful city.

Rajasthan

A simple, quick, delicious Peanut Barfi prepared by a Rajasthani lady in Jaipur. Ingredients: Peanuts 2 cups Sugar 2 cups Green cardamom powder 1 teaspoon Step 1 Roast peanuts lightly. Cool and remove skin. Grind to a coarse powder.

Rajasthan·sport · wildlife

Elephant Polo match in progress. A huge crowd gathered to witness the traditional adventure sports of Rajasthan. Elephant polo is a variant of polo played while riding elephants.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·festival · wildlife

The Jaipur Elephant Festival takes place on Holi eve each year. What better way to commence Holi celebrations! The festival gets underway with a traditional procession of decorated elephants though the streets of Jaipur towards the Chaugan…

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

A traditional Teej procession makes way through Tripolia Gate in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·monsoon · ceremony

Fire breather fuel shoot out of his mouth to create a stream or ball of flame at Teej festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·industry · architecture

Articles belonging to the royals like weapons, antiques, clock, crockery, trophies etc are exhibited in the private museum of Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jaipur.

Rajasthan·sport · wildlife

Jaipur team scored three goals against their opponent team. Elephant polo a traditional adventure sports of Rajasthan, is the highlight of the Jaipur Elephant Festival. Elephant polo is a variant of polo played while riding elephants.

Rajasthan·river · lake

Man feeding fishes of the Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal in Jaipur city, Rajasthan. In recent years, with the urbanisation of Jaipur city and areas surrounding the lake, the ecological system of the lake and its vicinity deteriorated drastically…

Rajasthan·fort · desert

Jodhpur is the 2rd largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 335 kilometres (208 mi) west of the state capital, Jaipur and 200 kilometres (124 mi) from the city of Ajmer.

Rajasthan

Colourful footwear or juttis for sale in Jaipur, Rajasthan. They are traditionally made up of leather and with extensive embroidery. Handcrafted juttis are exported all over the world.

Rajasthan·fort · highway

Rani Ki Baoli, located just off the Jaipur--Dehli highway in Neemarana, Rajasthan. It was built by Thakur Janak Singh in 1700, it's nine storeys deep, with the last two levels underwater.

Rajasthan

Here is how a rough crystal is turned in to a beautiful sparkly gemstone. A cutter is holding the stone by hand against the wheel. Fine gemstones dust has been rubbed on the spinning plate to obtain the beautiful lustre.

Rajasthan·bazaar

The Chandpole Bazar has something for everyone. The goods in the market, in a way, provide a glimpse into the colourful culture of the Pink City.

Rajasthan·old town · desert

Jaipur is a shopper's Paradise. Although most tourists visit Jaipur to view its grand monuments, nonetheless there are as many who come to shop. And indeed a shopper's paradise it is.

Rajasthan

The manufacturing process of the foot. Each craftsperson makes 5 to 6 feet per day. They work a 6 day week and the majority of them are amputees or affected by polio themselves.

Rajasthan·industry · crafts

Jewellery traders in Jaipur, India engaged in sourcing, manufacturing and processing of jewellery. Workers giving touches by using various tools to make a polished gemstones out of a rough crystal at a refining workshop.

Rajasthan·wildlife · fort

Tourists riding on top of a colourfully decorated elephant making his way up to the Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur.