Rajasthan

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.

wildlife · forest

Langurs in Jaisamand wildlife sanctuary in Rajasthan. Indian langurs are lanky, long-tailed monkeys, having bushy eyebrows and a chin tuft. They have a black face and their body color ranges from gray to dark brown to golden.

wildlife · birds

A small group of Lesser Flamingo is seen wading through the shallow, saline waters of Sambhar Lake. These elegant birds are known for their vibrant pink coloration, which is often more intense than that of the larger Greater Flamingo.

village

Step into the heart of rural Rajasthan and experience the enchanting simplicity of village life. Watch as children laugh and play amidst the backdrop of majestic cows roaming freely.

A safari through the wild and arid lands of Jawai in Rajasthan. Jodhpur Hunting Style Camping Safaris, an experience of authentic camping, where you will be a part of lighting campfire, making BBQ and several other skills, passed down by 'f…

highway

Driving on National Highway 48 heading towards Kishangarh from Jaipur in Rajasthan. Kishangarh economy mainly depends on the marble trading.

aerial

Aerial view of the area around Alwar 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.

dance

Kalbelia dance is a folk dance of Rajasthan state of India. It is well known by other names like 'Sapera Dance' or 'Snake Charmer Dance'. Kalbelia dance is particularly performed by a Rajasthani tribe called 'Kalbelia'.

wildlife · desert

In the Thar, where life is a fight for survival, there lives a community for whom saving the environment is their religion. The Bishnois of Rajasthan, show that it is possible to live in harmony with nature.