Rajasthan

birds · wildlife

The chirrup of birds echoes all around at Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambhore in Rajasthan. One can see Black Drongos and Slaty-headed Parakeets sitting on a tree...

fort

A massive water harvesting and recharge reservoir within the precincts of Rnathambhor Fort in Rajasthan.

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.

livestock · festival

Tourist in large number gather to witness the Pushkar mela in Rajasthan. Camel dance are showcase during the fair.

bazaar · crafts

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.

industry

A single pillar granite cutting machine in action at a Stone cutting Industrial operation in Rajasthan, India. A cutting machine prepares slabs of marble and granite at a mine in Rajasthan, India.

Two Indian leopards sit calmly in the bushes waiting for their prey. The moment they spot a fox their relaxed stance changes immediately. While on the other hand, a hyena can be seen yawning while around the forest.

They whoop, rumble, low, and laugh when they are excited or on sensing danger. But not so much in the last few years when hyenas are rarely heard. Hyenas have almost vanished into thin air.

A House Crow (Corvus splendens) parent has used plastic straps to reinforce its nest in Rajasthan, India. The chicks have grown up and are exploring their nest environment.

wildlife · birds

Home to more than 300 species of migratory and non-migratory birds, Keoladeo National Park is one of the largest man-made wetlands in India. Some birds fly thousands of miles to breed in this monsoon fed wetland in Rajasthan.

highway · village

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

festival · livestock

Folk dancers of Rajasthan performing Kalbelia dance during the annual Nagaur Festival in Rajasthan.

dance

A group of women perform the graceful Ghoomar, a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, while a man plays the energetic Dhol.

hills

Demoiselle Cranes of Kheechan in Rajasthan: Treasured trans-Himalayan guests Mother Earth - Forgive me for Stepping on you.

temple · river

This temple of Pushkar is accessible by Indians only as the authorities of this temple have clearly mentioned outside that foreigners are not allowed inside.

music

A Rajasthani man with turban dances to a folk song at a temple in Bhavrani. Not women however only men perform kirtan and sing a Rajasthani devotional song on occasion of Holi festival in Bhavrani.

festival

Marwari women gather for post-Holi celebration at a palace in Bhavrani. They wear their colourful Ghanghra Choli along with their traditional jewellery and sit in the women's' court of the palace.

wildlife · forest

This unique incident took place in Rajasthan werein a leopard came forth to attack a dog, but the dog's barks actually beat back the leopard into the forest, in retreating mode.

school

The inauguration program of Grameen Vikas Kendra School in Rajasthan. About 250 villagers showed up, along with 50 or so NGO staff and other guests. The school building on the first floor has: 1.

festival · dance

Women singing folk songs and performing traditional Holi dance in the streets of Rajasthan. In Rajasthan holi is celebrated on a scale involving the entire state.

river

A villager from Kushalgarh village crosses the Ruparel river on his motorcycle.

highway · village

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