Rajasthan

wildlife · birds

At Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan, flamingos are seen floating and walking through the shallow saline waters, creating a serene yet striking wetland scene.

river · lake

A calm and atmospheric view of Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan during misty weather, where soft fog drifts across the vast salt flats.

wildlife · birds

Khichan is a village in Rajasthan state of India. It is located in the Phalodi tehsil of Phalodi district. It was one of the main jagirs of Akherajot Rajpurohits during the Rathore dynasty.

desert · fort

An exquisite view of a hill-top fort par excellence, in the desert outpost town of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer Fort : Aerial view of India's outpost town in the Thar desert Arial view Jaisalmer fort as seen aerially, from the air.

music

Sugni Devi is a person who has beautifully decorated Rajasthan folk songs and music, by singing them. These songs are now being sung and presented by the renowned classical singer Shubha Mudgal.

An aerial view of the fertile agricultural lands of Bishnoi community that protects wildlife in the area like Chinkara, the Indian gazelle.

highway · village

Wagah: the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan Wagah Attari border between India and Pakistan: Independence Day 15th August 2012.

hills · fort

The winner of the award for the best Heritage hotel in the country, for 5 consecutive years, The Samode Palace, situated in the Aravalli range of hills, just outside the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India.

music

Music has a lot to do with the enduring cultural traditions of Rajasthan, a state in western India, often known for its musical heritage.

village · dance

Holi festival is very enthusiastically celebrated in rural Rajasthan. In Jalore district all men and women folk started dancing and singing Holi songs in Falgun month.

river · temple

The monsoons bring profusion even to water parched Rajasthan. A lovely green hill hosts a temple atop it. A state highway passes through, with Rajasthan local traffic, buses and electric pylons on both sides.

temple

Interiors of the Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan. There are a number of beautiful and delicately carved sculptures in this shrine which defy comparison.

music · fort

The Neemrana Music Foundation Performs Opera at Neemrana Dancer - Irina Biryukova Fakir - Edwin Joseph Maina - Sparsh Bajpai Conducted by Alfred de Souza Students of Neemarana Musical Foundation celebrate the 10th anniversary of their found…

wildlife · river

A group of dogs is seen feeding on an animal carcass near Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, while crows hover nearby, waiting their turn.

hills · aerial

Aerial view of hills around Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, with a hill-top temple, a small salt works township, as seen aerially, from the air, in this aerial view. Aerial view of hills around Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan

wildlife

Sambhar deer clash antlers in a mild fashion at Ranthambhor National Park in Rajasthan, as part of rutting season territoriality

Shilpa Shetty on buying IPL team Rajasthan Royals: It's really difficult to come out in front of press. Thank you so much for such a great turn-out. Raj has already said it, but all I wanted to say about this strategic business investment.

Locust swarms have been invading India these past few weeks. The grasshoppers attack, raid and destroy entire farmlands and orchards within hours, moving on from there when their appetites have been satisfied.

farmland · village

A triangle stand set up to drill a borewell into the ground to tap groundwater, in rural Rajasthan. Our camera flies over the fields of millet and bajra, around a rural farm-house with buffaloes in the yard.

temple · aerial

Aerial view of Pushkar city and Savitri Temple on Ratnagiri hilltop in Rajasthan. The Savitri temple in Pushkar is located on the Ratnagiri hill which is a popular pilgrimage site for the Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri.

monsoon · fort

The Blue city just got green with the coming of the monsoon, so Jodhpur ia really a blue-green city in the rainy season! Take a flight of fancy over this brilliant city at the edge of the Rajasthan Thar desert, with its magnificent Mehranga…

politics

Members of Karni Sena protest against Padmavati film on the streets of Rajasthan in India. They burn an effigy and block the road. A man kicks the burning effigy and throws it towards the protestors.