Colorful Bangel

In The festival a lady was selling the "Bangel" .So Colorful.

The Victory Festival.

On Monday we had the Most Famous Indian Festival "Vijaya Dashmi" which means The Victory Festival. Years ago our Lord Shri Ram fought with the "Ravan" and killed him and it is said that on that day all evil powers were destroyed as "Ravana" was the King of all those powers.In pur street only few little Kids designed a "Ravan" and were about to fire him.The left Shri Ram with Bow and Arrow and the Right one is Laxman Ji.The Kids dressed up like them.I just caught the moment.

The Royal Villagers Of Rajasthan.

Cow with Six Legs.

"Cow" The Most Sacred Animal Of India.We Indian's believe that it has 36 millions different God's in it and that's why before eating food first we keep her part out first and then only we take the food.This Cow is having 6 Legs and was a centre of attraction in the festival.

Black Snake

Indian Snake

This is Indian Snake .I got to click him in closeup.He was poisonous but his owner told me that he has broken his tooth and now he can not bite.

Lady Saint Blessing Me

Yesterday when i went to the Temple this lady saint looked at me and said to take her photo.When i started my camera she gave me a wonderful pose..She was also applying Colors on the forehead of all the people coming there.

Indian Sweet Shop

"Navratra" is a 9 days festival dedicated to 9 Goddesses .This is one of the most important festival in India.Today i went to one of the Famous temple of "Shila Mata" In Amber Fort and there i saw the shop selling Sweets,flowers and fancy clothes for dedicating to Almighty.You will be amazed to know that in this temple Alcohol (Whisky,Brandi,Rum,Gin and others) are dedicated to Goddess.

Art Work on Marble

This Art Work is having a speciality and that is that it has got 5 reptiles designed in it.Can you identify them?

Answer Is:

Snake

Butterfly

Lobster

Scorpio

Bee

Actually to identify you need to place your hands on the Art Work and then you can see what exactly this Art Work is about.

The Royal City Palace Gate

This is the Entrance to City Palace.In Ancient times this gate was closed after 5 Pm and only the Royal People used to stay in the premises.Now this gate is open for all 24 Hrs.The Height is the Wooden Gate inside is around 40 Feet.

Palace Of Wind (Art View)

Puppet On Street

Jaipur Puppets are famous all across the world.I was just passing by the market and found that a boy was selling Puppets on Road Side.

Camel Safari In Jalmahal.

This is me ready for Camel Safari.Camel Safari in Jaipur is easily available.

Lord Shiva on Earth-The Destroyer

This is a kid dressed like Lord Shiva(The Destroyer).During festival time kids dress up like different gods and i was lucky enough to capture him.You can see the calmness on the face of Kid.

Sunset from the Fort Top.

This is the Sunset from the Top of The Fort.Evening is fantastic from the Hill Top.

Musician from Jaipur

This is the photograph of a Road Side Musician.He is playing "Sarangi" which is local musical instrument.The lady along with the person is one who sings local folk songs.Their voice is very sweet.

Govind Dev Ji Temple.

This temple is the God Father of Jaipur.More than 70 % of the Jaipur people go to this temple.This is one of the most famous temple of Jaipur.

Royal Rajasthani Man-Turban

This is the traditional dress of Rajasthani men.They wear cotton cloth (Dhoti) with Kurta and traditionally designed Turban.

Birla Temple-Lord Krishna

This is known as Birla Temple made by Mr B.M Birla.This temple is made up of white marble completely.He also pledged that by the time he will be alive the work on this temple will never stop.Thats why till date from the date of construction everytime something new is done in this Temple.Behind this is the Fort of Her Highess "Gayatri Devi".

Nahargarh Fort -Entrance

This is the entrance to the Nahargarh Fort.

Elephant Safari-Amber,Jaipur

In Entire Rajasthan-India, Jaipur is only place where Elephants are found.Apart from Jaipur you cannot find elephants across Rajasthan.There are more than 300 Adult Elephants in the city and most of them are used for Safari,Wedding and Advertisements.

Due to lack of water and growing heat Government has requested the visitors not to support the Elephant Rides.

Nahargarh Fort-Back Way To The City.

This is the back way to City from Nahargarh Fort.It is around 2.5 Kms long.

Amber Fort-Sheesh Mahal(Palace Of Glasses)

This Photograph Is Taken From Amber Fort-Jaipur And This Place Is Known As "Sheesh Mahal" In English "Palace Of Glass".This Place Was Built By King Man Singh Ji In 16th Century And Completed In 1727 Which Was The Foundation Year Of Jaipur-Rajathan.This Whole Wall Is Completely Carved With Beautiful Paintings And Flowers And That Too Made With Pure Glass.The Reason Why It Was Made Of Glass Was,The Queen Was Not Allowed To Sleep In Open Air During The Ancient Times But She Loved To See The Stars Shining.To This The King Ordered His Architects To Make Something Which Could Solve The Purpose.To This The Architects Made A Room Complete Of Very Small And Big Glasses.After That They Burnt Two Candles And The Relfection Converted That Small Light Into Thousands Of Stars In Those Small And Big Glasses.This Was How The Queen Became Happy.Previously This Room Was Open For All But Now Entry Is Restricted As People Has Spoiled The Glasses By Breaking Them.But Still From Outside We Can See The Amazing Glass Work.Would Like To Share With You The Amazing Technology And The Excellent Work That The Old People Used To Do...Great Jaipur,Great India...

Nahargarh Fort-Royal Rooms

This is me in the Royal Room Of Nahargarh Fort.Designs inside the Rooms are really beautiful and elegant.

Nahargarh Fort-The Royal Reservoir.

This photograph is taken from Nahargarh Fort.This is the water reservoir used to make the elephants bath and drink water.It is 300 Feet Deep and the most famous movie "Rang De Basanti" was shorted here only.

Nahargarh Fort-The Royal Gallery

This is the Gallery to the Royal Fort-Nargarh.King's used to make their movements inside the Fort through this gallery only.The best part about them is that there are more than 200 Windows in this Gallery and are made in such a Manner that a stranger can easily be confused.It is more or less like a puzzle.Easy to move in but hard to move out.

Nahargarh Fort-Royal Porch and Rooms.

This photograph is taken from Nahargarh Fort -Jaipur.In context to the Yesterday's post this is the Royal Room for Queen and King.Umbrellas were made only above the Rooms of King and Queen so that no one else even by mistake could not enter the Room.

Jaipur Daily Photo-Nahargarh Fort

The Nahargarh Fort was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. Since Jaipur was his capital, the Nahargarh Fort was strategically important and was built as a means of bolstering the defense of Amer. It was also known as the Tiger Fort. New additions were made to the fort in the 19th century by Sawai Ram Singh II and Sawai Madho Singh II. The older parts of he fort are being hard hit by the ravages of times but the newer additions are quite captivating.

According to a legend, the Fort was named after a prince whose spirit used to haunt the site and would cause mischief so as to delay the construction of the fort. After too many disturbances, finally after a Tantrik prayer the ghost or the spirit, agreed to leave on the condition that the fort should be named after him.

Jaipur City Daily-Amber Palace Entrance

This photograph is taken from Amber Fort.This is the Royal entrance to the Palace.There is a painting on the entrance which is of Lord Ganesha.Before entering the Palace the King used to Worship him as he is supposed to be the Lord of Victory and Prosperity.The widows Above were for the Queens.Whenever the King used to come from a Battle the Queens used to welcome them by throwing the flowers on them through windows.

Jal Mahal-The Royal Palace in Pond.

JalMahal-The Water Palace

Jalmahal was built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji.This palace was made first but due to heavy flood water came all around and from that Day it is surrounded by water.This is one of the famous Toursit spot.

Now this has been given on Lease to Taj Group of Hotels and entry inside is not allowed due to some rennovation wherein beauty from outside can be enjoyed by standing on the platform.

Also enjoy Camel Safari,Horse Safari and Elephant Safari too.

Jaipur City Daily-City Palace

City Palace Jaipur

This building is known as City Palace and is one of the most finest Palace of Rajasthan.It has got Seven Stories and Each one is built by different Rulers as per their convenience.There are some rooms where walls are having pure Gold on them.This building now is owned by His Highness Mr Bhawani Singh Ji.

Fees is 35 Rs for Indians and 150 Rs for Non Indian.

Best Way to Reach is Auto or Cycle Rickshaw.

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