“The colors of Rajasthan never fail to captivate,” a local man once told me. A region blanketed with bright tie-dyed saris, mirror-studded cloths and artful patchworks, Rajasthan epitomizes India at its most exotic. Besides the extravagant palaces, temples and forts, the people of Rajasthan have also given it a distinctive character that sets it apart from the rest of India.
As we head east leaving Rajasthan behind us, this photo essay is a tribute to the region that have both fascinated and intrigued me. Here are some of my best shots of its beautiful people, photographed in Udaipur, Jaisalmer, the Thar Desert and Jaipur.
Thar Desert: Our camel guide’s wife prepared potato masala and fresh chapati for us under the stars.
Jagdish Temple, Udaipur: A Hindu preacher adorning a bright orange robe sits on the stairs of the temple.
Jagdish Temple, Udaipur: A woman sells offerings to pilgrims at the temple’s gate.
Amber Fort, Jaipur: A lady sits on a window frame and watches the crowd go by.
Jaisalmer: A local woman selling silver anklets along the streets of Jaisalmer.
Jaipur: Wearing a red, yellow and green turban, a Rajasthani man with his bronze barrel.
Jaisalmer: Children on the streets
Jaipur: Along the Tripolia Bazaar, a street vendor with typical roadside snacks.
Udaipur: In the labyrinth of the city’s historic quarters, a lady in her bangle shop.
Jaisalmer: A mother and son pair walk through the streets of downtown Jaisalmer.
Udaipur: A woman does her laundry by the road.
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India is truly a photographers playground, isn't it? Thanks for sharing these … fun "tweeting" with you along the way!
Love, love, love the bright colors of India. Well done.
Thanks Adam, you don\’t know how much those words mean to me.
These are fantastic photos, Nellie! The colors are amazing.
Beyond, beyond amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really Nice photos! Of every country I've been to I feel that people in India are the most receptive to having their pics taken. I just returned a few days ago and spent the end of the trip in a few cities in Rajasthan. This post reminds me that I have so many photos to go through. I think that I saw the same Hindu preacher at the Jagdish Temple, sitting in the same spot too. The Bangle lady looks angry. I love her outfit.
What a fascinating place!
The last few weeks I've heard non-stop from Gerard about how excited he is about visiting Rajasthan. We're heading there this coming March just in time for Holi. Up until now, I'm more so so since March is still a ways away. Your pictures just got me excited! Lol. Beautiful pictures! I can't wait. Thanks for sharing!
Rajasthan is my favourite area in India. You really captured the diversity and colour of the people with this photo essay.
Thanks for the kind words Samuel, Rajasthan is truly amazing.