Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan·wildlife · forest

Leopard meal time, as a panther consumers its prey at a Rajasthan reserve A cute little baby leopard cub stares us in the eyes, after emerging from tall road-side shrubbery, looking tiny and dwarfed by the undergrowth.

Rajasthan·crafts · bazaar

An Indian stone sculptor crafts Lord Krishna's marble statue at a shop in the famous 'Khazane Walon ka Rasta market' of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The speciality of Khazane Walon ka Rasta market is exclusive marble sculptures.

Rajasthan·bus

The Jaipur oil depot fire broke out on at the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) oil depot's giant tank holding 8,000 kilolitres (280,000 cu ft) of oil, in Sitapura Industrial Area on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·wildlife · forest

In the midst of a historic city, Jaipur's Jhalana Wildlife Reserve is a haven for leopards. A nocturnal animal, the leopard hunts by night.

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

Decorated bullock carts and camels join Teej procession in Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·bus · highway

An aerial view of HP fuel depot on Jaipur - Jodhpur National Highway, Rajasthan.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·river · lake

A wonderful aerial view of Man Sagar lake and Jal Mahal palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan at sunset. In the 18th century, Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber renovated the palace and surroundings.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·dance · festival

Crowd enjoying a Rajasthani folk dance performed during the Holi Festrival celebration in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Holi is one of the major festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated in many parts of India, but especially in the north of India.

Rajasthan·ceremony · flowers

A nobleman's urban abode restored to perfection, the Haveli emerges, as if from nowhere at the end of a narrow lane - an oasis of serenity in the depths of the lively city.

Rajasthan·street food · highway

A chai stall owner (chai wallah!) at a road-side tea stall serves up piping hot winter-time chai on a Jaipur street side, with the side offerings of buns and other breads.

Rajasthan·old town · politics

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·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 Stadium.…

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 Stadium.…

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 Stadium.…

Rajasthan·monsoon · ceremony

With a full band playing, a pair of bulls pull a Rajasthani carriage out of Tripolia Gate in Jaipur, during the Teej Festival - a monsoon festival in the desert state of Rajasthan in India.

Rajasthan·festival · monsoon

Decorated bullock carts and Taj musical band join Teej procession in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·dance

Kathak performance by Jaipur Gharana at International Rajasthani Conclave.

Rajasthan·flowers · old town

Historically used by the Samode family for private retreats, Samode Bagh is idyllic and unusual, more haven than hotel.

Rajasthan·architecture

Traffic passes through one of the entrances of Jaipur City palace as a woman sells coconut. City Palace, Jaipur includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace complex in Jaipur, the capital of the Raja…

Rajasthan·dance · festival

Folk dancers of Rajasthan participate in Gangaur Festival and perform Kachi Ghori dance in Jaipur. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri. A manifestation of Parvati (Lord Shiva's wife), she represents purity and austerity.

Rajasthan·aerial · architecture

Chand Baori located near the town of Abhaneri, Jaipur - Rajasthan. The masterpiece of ancient Indian architecture. Rajasthan is the largest state in India. This is a very ancient land, which is replete with a variety of attractions.

Rajasthan·crafts · industry

Jewellery maker makes stunning jewellery, here they demonstrate how fragments of semi precious stone is embedded into resin to form intricate jewellery designs.

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 Stadium.…