Rural Rajasthan
India is full of colors, people, cows roaming the streets, and a never-ending list of the most beautiful temples. We stayed with Shail's family for 11 days and I got an immersive experience of rural Rajasthan. The people, the animals, the temples, the food, and the culture. All of which I completely fell in love with. My Photo journal shows a few of the highlights below.
Showing respect to the passing elephant
Camels waiting for their instruction
The chosen one
View from the top
Free roaming domesticated camels, Surajniwas Bhilwara, India
Free roaming camel, Surajniwas Bhilwara, India
Lake at Pushkar, India
Local cows
Local Market
Local Market
Offerings to the Gods
Passing by
Unique plants at Kumbhalgarh Fort
Outter wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort
Doors of India, Kumbhalgarh Fort
Old horses stables, Kumbhalgarh Fort
Portion of the wall, Kumbhalgarh Fort - This is the second longest wall behind The Great Wall of China
Sunset at the City Palace Udaipur
West view of the City Palace Udaipur
Street Art
Back View from Shrinathji Temple Nathdwara, India
Back View from Shrinathji Temple Nathdwara, India
The Love of my life
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. What is now a national holiday, originated as a harvest festival that marked the last harvest of the year before winter. Although the celebration method may be different in each region, the major commonplace is that it represents the victory of good over evil. There are 5 days of celebration. On the third day, the main day, families gather together to give offerings and prayers to Goddess Lakshmi. To celebrate King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana, diyas, clay lamps, are lit. Fireworks are set off and food is served!
