Jaipur

Rajasthan·river · ceremony

Every evening at Pushkar lake, all the ghats have their own 'Aarti' or Prayer that takes place. It's a ritual for this pristine lake for which the devotees travel long distances from all around India.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·festival · ceremony

Men carry a decorated palanquin of Goddess Parvati during Gangaur Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri. A manifestation of Parvati (Lord Shiva's wife), she represents purity and austerity.

Rajasthan·highway

The owner of this Dhaba on the highway in Jaipur speaks to interviewers on the truckers on the highway in Jaipur, and the activities of the truckers that led to their infection with AIDS.

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

Man blows out fire during Teej procession in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·railway

The Delhi (Sarai Rohilla) to Jaipur train will have 12 coaches in the beginning with 120 seats in each compartment, up from 78 in Shatabdi coaches. But at 4.36m high, it is only 12cm taller than an ordinary train.

Rajasthan·aerial · architecture

This view showcases the advanced testing and research infrastructure of the Hero Global Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) located in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Jaipur, Rajasthan·fort · village

Thanagazi is a major defensive town of Alwar Principality adjacent to Jaipur state. It is located about 40 kms from Alwar very near to Sariska Tiger reserve. This is a average town governed by Gram Panchayat and tehsil HQ.

Rajasthan·fort · hills

Tourist visit Amber or Amer fort in Amer near Jaipur, Rajasthan. Amer Fort is the best tourist attraction of Jaipur and the sprawling complex combines both immense fortifications with unexpected beauty and charm.

Rajasthan·industry

Shoe makers cut embroidered peacock style shoe materials with scissors at a factory in Jaipur. They are traditionally made up of leather and with extensive embroidery. Handcrafted juttis are exported all over the world.

Rajasthan·old town · architecture

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 · dance

Rajasthani folk dance and music performed during the Jaipur Elephant Festival. The Jaipur Elephant Festival takes place on Holi eve each year.

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

Number of devotees gather at Tripolia Gate to mark the procession of Teej in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·festival · wildlife

Tourist dancing together with the participants during the Jaipur Holi celebration.. Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India.

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.

Rajasthan·wildlife · festival

Elephants decorated with glitters and gold taking part in the parade during the Elephant Festival Jaipur, Rajasthan. Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India.

Rajasthan·architecture · old town

Aerial view of the City Palace and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. Buildings around the City Palace and Jantar Mantar are seen. It is surrounded all by the pink colored building which sought to give Jaipur the name of "Pink city".

Rajasthan·music · festival

Born in Jaipur, India, Prateek grew up playing the guitar and training vocally in Indian classical music. His influences are eclectic and range from Nick Drake and Elliot Smith to Pearl Jam and Jimi Hendrix.

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

Number of devotees gather at Chaugan Stadium after completing the procession from Tripolia gate to celebrate Teej in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva.

Rajasthan·festival · wildlife

A decorated elephant with Indian flag leads procession annual Gangaur Festival organise by Rajasthan Tourism in Jaipur near Tripolia Gate. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri.

Rajasthan·monsoon · festival

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

Rajasthan·old town · architecture

Albert Hall Museum is a museum in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state of India. It is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan·wildlife · forest

Sariska is probably one of the most visited parks in India. Unfortunately though, the main reason for this is not wildlife enthusiasm but only it's excellent proximity to some large towns like Delhi and Jaipur.

Rajasthan·highway

Smooth driving on Jaipur-Gurgaon National Highway No. 8. Sharing the road with trucks can be tricky sometimes, especially in heavy traffic on the Jaipur-Delhi highway which is also known as NH8.