Colorful explosions: India photos from Delhi through Rajasthan to Taj Mahal in Agra.Many more images can be found at www.tomnorring.com/india
To travel in India is to be constantly awed by the colors, people, architectural wonders and incredible human resourcefulness. It may be that the best exponents are found in the state of Rajasthan and in Agra where the famous Taj Mahal overshadows most other constructions in its beauty and magnificent size.
The markets are saturated with entrepreneurial people making a living. Positioned in proximity to the traffic – often in the middle of it – they show their products using colors and energy to get prospective buyers attention.
Women seems to carry the heaviest burdens. Construction workers must carry materials to the construction sites. Few machines are available for heavy work.
Surprisingly it is mostly men that are active in market areas where flowers are sold and arranged.
Exceptions to the male rule can be found.
Weddings are but one event where the colors are exploding. Wedding costumes and jewelry are magnificent.
Many holy men with impressive beards and firm eye contact are willingly posing for the intrepid photographer.
The inside decorations of many Mosques and tombs are still visible in spite of the age. This Bara Gumbad ceiling is from 13th century.
The Amber Fort in Jaipur from the 16th and 17th centuries has multiple indoor decorations such as this Flower inspired glass inlays and carvings.
Whilst the clothing is colorful the indoor decorations are not wanting. The Palace of Flowers at Mehrangarh Fort from the 10th and 18th century is believed to be the private room where the Dancing Girls entertained the Maharajah.
Maharaja Takhat Singh built “Takhat Vila” Inside the Mehrangarh Fort. It served as his residence. 17th Century.
Detail over entrance to the Amber Fort in Jaipur. 16th and 17th Century.
Amber Fort entrance. 16th and 17th century.
Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur consists of fourteen geometric devices. Built in the 16th century, they measure time, predict eclipses, track star locations, predict planet declinations, while determining celestial altitudes.
The Samrat Yantra meaning the Giant Sundial is the World’s biggest Sundial. At a height of 90 feet (27m) it can measure accurate celestial time at two seconds. The shadow moves one mm pr. Second.
Bas Reliefs are ubiquitous in Rajasthan temples. Visitors to Angkor Wat in Cambodia will observe the similarities. Clearly the Hindu culture was stretching thousands of miles in the 9th century.
Shiva (Siva: The Auspicious One), the Destroyer or The Transformer is everywhere.
Battle scene Mural at Mehrangarh Fort. Murals are ubiquitous.
The Palace hotel on Lake Pichola is on the small Island where scenes of the James Bond movie Octopussi were filmed. It is now an upscale Hotel. Elephants are guarding the entrance. Access is only possible by boat.
Henna is used for hair and skin dyes. The Body Art beautifies Indian women. When photographing women they make sure that the Henna decorations are dominant in the image.
Cultural displays from the Thar Desert and indigenous peoples are on display during the days of the desert Festival.
Spooky colors are meant to induce fear and create respect from strangers.
Beautiful women parading their carrying techniques during the Desert Festival.
The Grand Moustache competition is an integral part of the Desert Festival.
Beautiful Saris are are showcased by the Dancing troupe.
Women dancing in front of the Camel honor Guard under the Golden Sandstone Fort. Jaisalmer Fort.
Old Man enjoying his Water Pipe at Mehrangarh Fort.
Architectural Detail. Golden Sandstone Fort. Man in yellow Turban looks out of Window.
Woman in Sari enters her house..
Village life is very different from big cities, The Village of Fatehpur Sikri is close to Bharatpur, but villagers have their own relaxed pace. Smoking Woman.
Man pumping Water. Water is pumped from Ground Water pumps like this manual pump. Village of Fatehpur Sikri.
Cooking is an outdoor chore in Fatehpur Sikri. Woman cooking over open wood fire.
Village life from Fatehpur Sikri. Farm Worker going Home.
Panorama of Taj Mahal in early morning light. Taj Mahal or “Crown of Palaces” is built in White Marble. It is built around a Mausoleum which houses the remains of Mumtaz Mahal, the third wife of the 15th Century Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taj Mahal in late and warm sunset light
Inside the Mausoleum of Mumtaz Mahal, the third wife of the 15th Century Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. White Marble with colored inlays of Flowers inspired decorations.
Man washes in front of Taj Mahal in warm sunset light.
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Tom Barnwell(non-registered)
Great photos, as usual! Looks like a great trip.
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