A group of Muslims is queuing outside the shrine of Salim Christi, a Sufi saint. The marble mausoleum was constructed by the emperor Akbar in Fatehpur Sikri, as a mark of his respect for the Sufi saint. March 2008. Un groupe de musulmans fait la queue à l’extérieur du tombeau de Salim Christi, un saint…
The Mubarak Mahal belongs to the Jaipur City Palace. The biggest part of the palace is still today a royal residence, under the supervision of guards wearing white and red. March 2008. Le Mubarak Mahal fait partie du City Palace de Jaipur. La plus grande partie du palais est encore aujourd’hui une résidence royale, surveillée…
Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples. The Jain priest wears a mask to avoid inhaling insects as Jains have to protect all kinds of lives. His forehead mark is made of sandalwood paste. March 2008. Ranakpur est très connue pour son temple…
They wear orange clothes. They spend their day staring at the sacred lake. I guess they were meditating. March 2008. Ils portent des vêtements orange. Ils passent leur journée à fixer le lac sacré. Je crois qu’ils méditaient. Mars 2008.
The Jama Masjid great mosque of Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural project of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort. April 2008. La grande mosquée Jama…
While tour operators bring foreign tourists early in the morning to the Taj Mahal, it may more interesting to visit the mausoleum before sunset. In the evening, dozens of Indian families come to see the tomb of Emperor Shah Jahan’s third wife. They all wear their traditional costumes. March 2008. Alors que les tour opérateurs…
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