One of the sections of Johari Bazaar in Jaipur is dedicated to garlands of flowers. This is a colorful vision right of front of chaotic traffic. The garlands will be used for offerings. February 2008. Une des sections du Bazar de Johari à Jaipur est affectée aux guirlandes de fleurs. C’est une vision colorée juste…
In the Luni village in Rajasthan, you meet Rajput women wearing traditional jewels in their nose. The village is built around a fortress and it seems things have not changed there in centuries. March 2008. Dans le village de Luni au Rajasthan, on rencontre des femmes rajputs qui portent des bijoux traditionnels dans le nez.…
I liked the sight this woman at the very end of the street where a small wall hides a lake with a pavilion on an island and the ruins of a fort on the top of the hill. Perfect illustration for the mysteries of India. March 2008. J’ai aimé voir cette femme tout au bout…
What could be more magical than a hotel on an island? The Lake Palace in Udaipur is even better than what you may imagine. The palace was built under the direction of the Maharana in the 18th century. In the 1960’s it was turned into a luxury hotel. When I stepped out of the boat,…
Jodhpur is often referred to as the ‘Blue City’ due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. This lady bent to her window just at the time I was getting ready for a photography. April 2008. On appelle souvent Jodhpur la « Ville Bleue » en raison des maisons peintes en bleu vif au pied…
Holi festival, also know as festival of colors, celebrates spring equinox over two days. Tradition is that everyone colors each other with dry powder on clothes. Holi festival is also the day where all castes mix, when inferiors are allowed to insult those they have to bow in front of all year round. March 2008…
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