Rajasthan — Clipahoy

On the highway from Ajmer to Jaipur, at Dudu in Rajasthan

highway

Enroute Jaipur from Ajmer. Ajmer city is located on the Golden Quadrilateral National Highway 8 (NH 8) midway between Delhi and Mumbai, about 400 km from Delhi and 135 km from Jaipur. The Ajmer - Jaipur expressway is a 6 lane highway.

Colours of Rajasthan: dyeing clothes the traditional way

Have you ever noticed the effect that colour has on our emotions? It is not surprising that throughout history humans have chosen to add colour to fabrics, employing the process known as dyeing.

Incredible timelapse of Solar panels against green fields, in Rajasthan

farmland · village

Massive water tank and solar panels seen with green fields in Sonkhaliya in Rajasthan. Sonkhaliya, a hitherto unknown hamlet, 40 kms from Ajmer district in Rajasthan, has in recent years captured the imagination of birders for the two of th…

Colourful Camel carts in Rajasthan desert town of Pushkar

Rajasthani people of the Indian desert: Udaipur vignettes

desert · village

Life at the edge of the Indian desert, in Rajasthan state. Vignettes from the vast western state of India...

Driving from Jaitaran to Dangiyavas in Rajasthan - Part 1

village

If you are traveling via car from Jaitaran and your destination is Dangiyawas then it would take approximately 1 hour(s) 9 min(s); for you to reach your destination.The road distance or driving distance between Dangiyawas and Jaitaran is 72…

Driving from Jaitaran to Dangiyavas in Rajasthan - Part 2

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If you are traveling via car from Jaitaran and your destination is Dangiyawas then it would take approximately 1 hour(s) 9 min(s); for you to reach your destination.The road distance or driving distance between Dangiyawas and Jaitaran is 72…

Driving from Jaitaran to Dangiyavas in Rajasthan - Part 3

Huge snake curls up in a tree: Python in Rajasthan, India

Sitting in a Salvadora persica or pilloo tree, this Indian Rock Python sticks out its tongue to assess the environment, even as it basks in the winter sun, in semi-hibernation mode.

Ramparts and buttresses around Rajasthan's Jaisalmer fort

fort · desert

Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest forts in the world built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from where it derives it name.

Flock of pigeons feed on grains at Amer Fort in Rajasthan

fort · hills

A large flock of pigeons feed grains at Amer Fort in Rajasthan. The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture.

Chittorgarh Fort of Rajasthan - The largest fort in India

fort · hills

Chittor is a fort with legends attached to it, and perhaps the most illustrious one is that of Mirabai. The daughter-in-law of that valiant Rajput, the Chittorgarh Fort is also known as Pride of the Rajputs.

Cross-dressing Rajasthani men entertain tourists in India

festival · livestock

Cross-dressing Rajasthani men performing during the annual Nagaur Festival in Rajasthan. The largest state of India, Rajasthan has sprawling palaces, formidable forts, fascinating wildlife and golden sandy desert that form the hallmark of t…

Mustard fields in Rajasthan: yellow blooms and blue skies

farmland

Mustard output in Rajasthan, India’s top producing state, will rise more than a fifth this year, according to a government estimate, but some farmers voiced scepticism of the forecast as lower sowing levels and a warm winter could hurt the…

Bhavai dance being performed by a young Rajasthani dancer

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A young folk dancer from Rajasthan performs Bhavai dance at a religious evening in India. She balances eight pots on her head as she performs. Bhavai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan state in western India.

Rajasthani folk artists sing 'Mhari Ghoomar Che Nakhrali'

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Rajasthani folk artists sing 'Mhari Ghoomar Che Nakhrali' song they play Ravanhath, a Rajasthani musical instrument while singing. See Rajasthani women sit in the background in traditional Rajasthani attire.

Cow and calf laze in summer sun in Jalore town, Rajasthan

Jalore is located at the foothills of Swarnagiri Mountain just 140 Km from Jodhpur and 340 Km from Ahmedabad.

Jalore town in Rajasthan and rocky path ascending to fort

Jalore is located at the foothills of Swarnagiri Mountain just 140 Km from Jodhpur and 340 Km from Ahmedabad.

Bharatpur, India's best known bird sanctuary in Rajasthan

wildlife · forest

The Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary lies between two of India's most historic cities, Agra and Jaipur.

Demoiselle Cranes migrate to Northern India in the winter, in Rajasthan

wildlife · birds

Thousands of Demoiselle cranes flying in slow motion and migrate to India's desert state, Rajasthan in winter.

Rajasthani cuisine served at Surajgarh Haveli - Rajasthan

fort · industry

Guests dining and enjoying traditional Rajasthani food at Surajgarh Haveli in Rajasthan... The town of Surajgarh in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace SURAJGARH.

Rajasthani folk songs being performed at Surajgarh Haveli

fort · industry

Local singers performing traditional Rajasthani folks songs at Surajgarh Haveli... The town of Surajgarh in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace SURAJGARH.

Interiors of a temple inside Surajgarh Haveli - Rajasthan

fort · temple

Interiors of a Hindu temple inside Surajgarh Haveli in Rajasthan. The town of Surajgarh in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace SURAJGARH.