Rajasthan

festival · village

A traditional magic show unfolds at the vibrant Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan, where a local magician captivates a diverse crowd with his classic street-magic performance.

wildlife · forest

This rare wildlife sequence from Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Rajasthan, shows a small desert/Indian fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla) walking through dry, sun-baked foliage, searching for food among scrub and grass.

highway

birds · river

Viewer discretion advised due to possible graphic content. Drought in Rajasthan means even a hardy bird such as this Red-vented Bulbul dies of starvation and thirst.

old town · flowers

Indian workers renovating Samode Palace in Rajasthan, India. Samode Palace, Samode Haveli and Samode Bagh (Garden) are heritage monuments and structures built by the noble feudatory with the hereditary title of 'Maha Rawal' or 'Maha Saheb’…

temple · fort

One can see the ancient art work on the walls of Jain Temple of Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan. Jain Temples situated in the Jaisalmer Fort are a must visit site in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

festival · river

India is a country of festivals and celebration. There is a festival for every religion, region, and tribe and at every juncture of the year.

festival · river

India is a country of festivals and celebration. There is a festival for every religion, region, and tribe and at every juncture of the year.

village · architecture

Women of Bhawrani head out to play Holi with the men and kids of the village. Bhawrani is a Village in Ahore Tehsil in Jalore District of Rajasthan State, India. It belongs to Jodhpur Division.

festival · dance

A group of folk dancers of Rajasthan perform Dandiya Gair dance form as they commence Holi celebration in the village of Bhavrani, Rajasthan.

river · lake

The sacred Lake of Pushkar is surrounded by various Hindu temples and 52 ghats in Rajasthan. The Savitri temple located on the top of Ratnagiri hill, behind the Brahma temple, overlooks the Pushkar Lake.

temple · fort

A small and vibrant city also the granite and grandeur city of India famed for its numerous quarries. Jalore's vibrancy is pretty evident in its temples as well.

dance

A group of Rajasthani men play nagada, a percussion instrument as locals perform Gair dance on the streets of Bhavrani in Rajasthan. They celebrate Holi in the day time and dance and sing during the evening.

dance · festival

Marwari women dance to the tunes of a dhol on the streets of a village in Bhavrani after the Holi celebration. Once done with the colourful and messy Holi celebration people dance to the tunes of traditional drums and songs.

fort · industry

One can see the architecture designs of Surajgarh Haveli in Rajasthan... The town of Surajgarh in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace SURAJGARH.

One can see a panoramic view of Moosi Maharani Ki Chhatri in Alwar in Rajasthan. Situated outside the main palace of Alwar, Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri was built by Vinay Singh in the memory of Alwar’s ruler, Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh and his…

bus

Overloaded public transport bus carrying people on top in Rajasthan. Every vehicle in India is utilized to the maximum, with the top of every bus and train packed with people.

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.

village · desert

At the edge of the Indian Thar desert in the Jaisalmer region, an old woman cuts Vilayati jeejar (Prosopis juliflora) twigs, covered in thorns as they are, to use as firewood kindling.

A crow rides piggy-back on a garbage feeding pig in the state capital of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

river · lake

Ajmer residents come out to enjoy a rainy morning at Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer. Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer in Rajasthan state in India.