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The making of colourful lac bangles, over the heat of burning coal. Lac bangles of Jaipur are very popular. The lac used for making bangles is natural lac which is coloured using coloured lac by heating it.

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The making of colourful lac bangles, over the heat of burning coal. The lacquer used for making bangles is natural lac which is coloured using coloured lac by heating it.

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"Jaipur’s most-distinctive landmark, the Hawa Mahal is an extraordinary pink-painted, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys.

Rajasthan·bazaar

Tripolia Gate surrounded by Tripolia Bazaar in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Tripolia means three gates. It was constructed in 1734, at the same time as the seven-storey Chandra Mahal.

Rajasthan·fort · hills

Amber 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·fort · architecture

Without a visit to Amber Fort, a trip to Jaipur would be definitely incomplete. 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…

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

Rajasthan·old town · flowers

Panoramic view of Samode Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Samode Palace, Samode Haveli and Samode Bagh (Garden) are heritage monuments and structures built by the noble feudatory with the hereditary title of 'Maha Rawal' or 'Maha Saheb’ of the…

Rajasthan·fort · hills

Driving towards Amber Fort in Amer. Amber Fort is located in Amer, a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India.

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Luxury hotel of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Rajasthan attracts tourists for its historical forts, palaces, art and culture.

Rajasthan·fort · hills

Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is impressive.

Rajasthan·old town · desert

There is a certain charm to see in the evenness of Jaipur's lanes that is a relief from regular chaos of other parts of the city.

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Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god.

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Tripolia Gate, with its three archways. This is actually the main entrance to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. However, only the members of the royal family and their guests are allowed to enter that way.

Rajasthan·lake · river

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Corporation and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India.

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Heritage building Sawai Man singh town hall.

Rajasthan·crafts

An artist makes clay pottery on a spin wheel. One of the oldest craft of India. The potter's wheel is an ancient craft that fascinates many people. India potter used the same methods and techniques that was used in the olden days.

Rajasthan·old town · river

Busy street scene of Jaipur. One can see traffic on the roads of Jaipur...... Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India.

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Nothing beats the aroma of a hot cup of tea filled into a warm earthen pot clasped between your hands on a cold winter day... An Indian old man prepares tea and serves it in kullads, terracotta cups in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan·fort · hills

Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is impressive.

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·old town · fort

Ganesh Pol or the Ganesh Gate, named after the Hindu god Lord Ganesh who removes all obstacles in life, is the entry into the private palaces of the Maharajas.

Rajasthan·old town · river

Jaipur is known for its old monuments and historically significant buildings. One can see the old office of Congress party in Jaipur. The crack formed on the walls of the old office building is now the home of tiny sparrows of the city.