Mubarrak Sir!

Jaipur_0372, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

This building is supposed to have been used as reception hall during the Jaipur reign and probably that is why it is Mubarak Mahal. In early days at the order of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Mahabharata, Shahi-Ramayana, Surpadawali etc. famous manuscripts were displayed here.

Caught on Camera

Caught on Camera, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

This picture was taken from my bedroom window. I managed to capitalise on the 12x zoom to come up with this picture. Here we see a group of young boys performing a drill.The background is a school.

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

The interior ceiling of an Airbus 320 shoot from my seat.

Quite Lonely On Top

Aeroplane_0066, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

A air passenger looks outside the window.

Wooden Art

Jaipur_0378, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

Here's a picture of dead tree with its trunk. Nonetheless I found a lot of beauty in the way it was, do you?

ChokiDani-Camle Ride

ChokiDani-Camle Ride, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

Here I am, enjoying a camel ride at ChokiDani-Jaipur.

Ganesh Pole

Ganesh Pole, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

The Ganesh Pole at the Amer Fort. Its quite spectacular.

Amer Fort

Amer Fort, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

This is the Amer Fort at Jaipur built by Raja Man Singh.

Hrishikesh

Hrishikesh, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

This snap was clicked by my friend. I think its a brillant and well shot picture. These people are apparently beggars seeking alms near the Laxman Zula at Hrishikesh.

Diwan-Here-I-Am

Diwan-Here-I-Am, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

The Hall of Public Audiences was where the emperor would sit to hear complaints is or disputes from his subjects. His alcove in the wall was marble-panelled and set with precious stones, many of which were looted following the Mutiny/Uprising. Lord Curzon, the viceroy of India between 1.89, e and 1905 restored this elegant hall as a result of a directive.

Meditating Sadhu, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

A Sadhu meditates on top of some rocks near the river Ganga. The blue waters is the river Ganga.

The River Ganga

The River Ganga, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

This is the banks of the river Ganga at dawn. The experience was beautiful.

Wash away my Sins!

Wash away my Sins!, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

Sadhu's at Hrishikesh prepare to take a bath in the river Ganga.

Calling All Gods

Calling All Gods, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

A woman performs rituals at the banks of the river Ganga.