Rajasthan

fort · river

Is that a telecom tower on the fort? What an out of place anachronism. Surely there were no towers back then! Whey would one have been placed there now, only to besmirch the view? Nahargarh is located at Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur, R…

farmland · industry

A farmer and his wife collect cotton from their fields in Rajasthan, India. The woman collects cotton within a fold in her saree and then dumps it onto a collection sheet on the ground.

livestock · festival

In India, tea is often sold in earthen cups that are disposed off, after use. As they are baked, they are sterilized and sanitary to use for the consumption of even hot liquids such as tea. Roadside vendor selling tea in Kullars.

wildlife · birds

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. There is also a small breeding population in Turkey.

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.

dance

As part of the Kathak Festival in April 2014, celebrating 50 years of Kathak Kendra at the Neemrana Fort Palace, a specially created presentation was held of the pervasive aural tapestry of Katha, accentuating the rhythm and percussion base…

festival

Women and kids play and dance on the colourful festival of Holi in the village of Bhavrani, Rajasthan.

Man serving traditional Haldi ki sabzi to his guests during dinner. Turmeric Curry (Haldi Sabzi) is a traditional recipe of Rajasthan served in special occasion like marriages and parties. You can find turmeric in the winters.

forest

A male Indian blue Peacock is seen sitting on the barren branches of a tree with its elegant wings. It moves its head with grace as it looks here and there.

birds · wildlife

It's a competition for survival every day for the birds here in Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan. India's largest man-made wetland which houses over 300 bird species migratory and non-migratory.

dance · festival

Kachhi Ghodi dance is an Indian folk dance that originates from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It has since been adopted and performed throughout the rest of the country.

dance

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.

festival · livestock

A group of Rajasthani Folk dancers performing during the annual Nagaur Festival in Rajasthan.

dance

Bhawai is a folk dance with swaying and twirling movements that are performed by women from certain tribes from the state of Rajasthan.

festival · ceremony

Folk dancers from Rajasthan performs in Gangaur festival. Gangaur is all about honoring the goddess Gauri. A manifestation of Parvati (Lord Shiva's wife), she represents purity and austerity.

Mandana paintings are wall paintings of Rajasthan, India. Mandana are drawn to protect home and hearth, welcome gods into the house and as a mark of celebrations on festive occasions.

temple · fort

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

hills · highway

Aravalli Biodiversity Park The Aravallis are among the oldest mountain ranges having evolved about 1500 million years ago, and extend from Gujarat through Rajasthan to Haryana--Delhi.

village · wildlife

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 the most sought after species in the oriental region - Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indic…

village · wildlife

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 the most sought after species in the oriental region - Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indic…

desert · river

Rājasthān, known as "The land of kings", is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India.

wildlife · forest

Red-vented Bulbuls or Pycnonotus cafer in Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary Birds in Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary. Jaisamand wildlife Sanctuary is situated about 50 kms far from Udaipur rajasthan.

wildlife · forest

Peafowl in Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary. Peafowl is a large and brightly coloured bird. They are found mainly on the ground in open forest or cultivation. Peacocks are polygamous.