Rajasthan

forest

The lovely metamorphic outcrops and rock formations of the ancient Aravalli range pass through Sariska National Park in Rajasthan.

fort · temple

Enjoy the panoramic view of Jalore from Shri Songiri Baisa Mata Temple situated at the foothills of the Jalore fort in Rajasthan.

temple

A young Rajasthani girl dances to folk Rajasthani songs by folk musicians at a temple in Bhavrani. These Rajasthani folk musicians wear their traditional dress Dhoti, Kurta and Turban.

livestock

A variety of SUV's such as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Isuzu V Cross D Max, Mahindra Thar, Maruti Gypsy and more go down a steep mud chute at the Pushkar Mela environs in Rajasthan. Goats graze and horses trot by, meanwhile.

wildlife · desert

Near the South-west corner of Rajasthan, lies the Jawai dam in the middle of rocky arid land.

festival · music

Indian and Western women play musical chair while other tourists watch them playing during the Pushkar camel fair in Rajasthan.

wildlife · birds

Good slow motion stock footage of Demoiselle Cranes in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) is a species of crane found in central Eurasia, ranging from the Black Sea to Mongolia and North Eastern China.

wildlife · birds

Migratory Demoiselle Cranes flying over rural Khichan village in Rajasthan, India. The demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) is a species of crane found in central Eurasia, ranging from the Black Sea to Mongolia and North Eastern China.

hills · wildlife

Getting into the ravine that leads up to Pandupole between the cliffy crags of the ridges at the head of the valley in Sariska...

festival

Children and youths take extreme delight in the festival. Though the festival is usually celebrated with colours at some places people also enjoy celebrating Holi with mud.

festival · dance

In Rajasthan holi is celebrated on a scale involving the entire state. Women dancing on dhol beats during Holi celebration in the state. Holi is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus, as a festival of colours.

desert · highway

A road journey through the arid landscapes of Rajasthan shows dry terrain with sparse vegetation typical of desert ecosystems.

wildlife · aerial

An aerial perspective of Sambhar Lake reveals a surreal landscape where shimmering salt flats stretch endlessly across Rajasthan’s horizon.

wildlife · birds

Large numbers of flamingos visit Sambhar Lake during the winter, transforming the salt flats. The flamingos may be observed leisurely hunting for food while wading across shallow waters in the hazy morning air.

Head of Dera sacha sauda Baba Ram Rahim presenting souvenir to the volunteers from Rajasthan for their dedicated service.

fort

The Chand Baori is only one of thousands of magnificent stepwell remaining in India. This stepwell in India served as water tanks, a space for social gatherings and, in some cases, temples of Hindu worship.

river · forest

An aerial view of Jawai Bandh dam built across Jawai river in Rajasthan. Jawai Bandh is a dam built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river.

livestock · festival

Herders bring their livestock for sale at the annual Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan. The fair embarks in Kartik Shukal Ekadasi and falls in the month of October – November.

street food · festival

National Street Food Festival was held at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium Complex from 20th to 22nd December, 2013. This festival is the third edition of the festival organised by National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI).

politics

PM Modi addresses a political rally in Rajasthan. He targets Congress during the rally and blames it for ruining Indian banks and bluffing farmers for their land.

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.