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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Inside the Palace of Winds
One of the most impressive architectural highlights of our trip to Rajasthan was a visit to the prominent Hawa Mahal, centrally located within the old city walls of Jaipur. In 1799, the Rajput ruler – Sawai Pratap Singh – commissioned … Continue reading
Posted in INDIA, Jaipur, Photography, Rajasthan, TRAVEL
Tagged Hawa Mahal, Lal Chand Usta, Map of Jaipur, Mughal architecture, Palace of the Breeze, Rajput architecture, Sawai Pratap Singh
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Diwali Festivities in Jaipur
During a visit to India in October 2011, we were most fortunate to arrive in Jaipur, Rajasthan just in time for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, INDIA, Jaipur, Photography, Rajasthan, TRAVEL
Tagged diya, Festivial of Lights, Hindu festivals, Lakshmi, Pink City, Rama and Sita, Ramayana
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