Rajasthan

aerial · industry

Damaging environmental disaster: Marble and granite mines in Rajsamand Rajasthan, as seen aerially Rajsamand, Rajasthan, is known for its rich mineral resources, particularly granite and marble.

temple · fort

Perched among the imposing Aravalli Hills in the historic Chittorgarh Fort Complex, Rajasthan, stands the enchanting Meera Bai Temple.

river · lake

Aerial view of vast salt farm and namak works at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan: Salt industry in India. A salt train carries a load of salt across the huge landscape tract.

highway

The yellow lights of our Bolero pierce the morning winter fog of north India. Heavy winter fog and mist while driving from New Delhi to Rajasthan: Road trip in wintery overcast conditions, resulting in treacherous and dangerous driving.

village · politics

Congress ka saath, gareebon ke saath! Sonia Gandhi campaign video from the INC party prior to electioneering in Rajasthan state : Indian Congress propaganda video showing her rural Indian connect, her tilt towards rural education for the gi…

desert

Desert National Park in Thar, Rajasthan: Miles and miles of sandy desolation, with the odd xerophytic shrub, a small sand dune and a horizon of sandy uniformity. Yes, this desert maintains life forms of a diverse kind.

wildlife · birds

Birds of Rajasthan Mt. Abu: Little Stint in a small water body, White-throated Munia or Silverbill by water, a winter migratory Bluethroat and a Desert Wheatear. Birds of Rajasthan Mt. Abu: Bluethroat, Munia, Wheatear, Stint,

wildlife · birds

Feeding on their daily grain arrangement of 1800 kilograms, these wild Cranes cross the Himalayan and visit north India to spend a milder winter, and partake of some genuine human hospitality! Trusting humans and appreciating the hospitalit…

hills · wildlife

Demoiselle Crane flock arrives in Rajasthan, after crossing the Himalaya, crooning with joy on safe arrival in India, having escaped the harsh winters of Mongolia and further north.

fort · desert

Jaisalmer Fort buttressed ramparts at western-most large town in Rajasthan's Thar desert: Brown is the theme! Jaisalmer Fort ramparts at western-most large town in Rajasthan's Thar desert: Brown is the theme!

desert

Desert beyond Jaisalmer: Arid landscape of dunes and barren wasteland in Rajasthan, with windmills Desert beyond Jaisalmer: Arid landscape of dunes and barren wasteland in Rajasthan, with windmills

highway · hills

Chittorgarh - The second blue city of Rajasthan? Chittaurgarh Fort rises high above the town, bathed in the glow of warm evening light. TheVijay Stambh tower stands out, absorbing the richest golden glow of evening light.

highway · hills

Chittorgarh / Chittaurgarh Fort is imposing as it stands in Rajasthan's vast open spaces, agricultural fields and forest Chittaurgarh in Rajasthan, one of largest forts in India: attacked, sacked by Mughal Emperor Akbar The Chittorgarh (lit…

highway · hills

Chittorgarh / Chittaurgarh Fort is imposing as it stands in Rajasthan's vast open spaces, agricultural fields and forest The Chittorgarh (literally Chittor Fort), also known as Chittod Fort, is one of the largest forts in India.

livestock · desert

Can you imagine that this camel cart uses discarded Dornier aeroplane tyres? Most camel carts in Rajasthan use plane tyres - the ultimate recycling... This village woman herds her goats in Rajasthan's desert in western India.

aerial · industry

An aerial view of the barren wasteland in Rajasthan. Desertification of this area has been caused due to mining, soil loss, over-grazing

river · lake

"A mass death of migratory birds at the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan occurred due to avian botulism, a disease caused by a bacteria that affects nerves, a report of Bareilly's Indian Veterinary Research Institute said.

livestock · farmland

A large goat is weighed on a scale to check its potential for yielding mutton, before sale to a potential buyer at a bakri farm in Rajasthan's Ajmer district.

wildlife · village

Village artists around the Ranthambhor National Park in Rajasthan have become adept painters and artists, taking on subjects from their neighbouring national park of Ranthambhore.

fort

An aerial view of the massive Jalore Fort, one of Rajasthan's best - now broken and part of Aravalli rocks and sprawl.

sport

Fifteen people were reported injured in a mishap during a tractor-race event in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar area.

livestock · desert

A drive through the desert landscape of Rajasthan, India, passing sparsely vegetated terrain, rural settlements, and livestock grazing areas.

wildlife · birds

A group of flamingos walks gracefully through the vast, scenic waters of Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, India’s largest inland salt lake.