Devotees
Devotees wait for their turn to offer prayers to lord Ganesha at the famous Ganesha temple near Moti Doongri fortress, Jaipur (on Wednesdays the temple has separate entrances for ladies and gents). Wednesday is considered auspicious to pray to lord Ganesha and thus every Wednesday, a mela or a small fair takes place around this temple and thousands of people throng to the area. It’s a wonderful weekly event in Jaipur! (Photo date: January 6, 2010)
Charan Mandir
Charan Mandir (Feet Temple) atop the hills near Nahargarh Fort, surrounded by characteristic dry vegetation. This temple is famous for impressions of Lord Krishna’s feet. (Photo date: March 21, 2008)
Amer town
The historical town of Amer, nearby hills and ramparts, basking in the winter afternoon sun. Situated approximately 11 kms north of Jaipur, Amer was built in the 16th century by the Kachhwahas. Not visible in the picture is the magnificent Amer fort since this photograph was taken from behind the fort. (Photo date: December 17, 2006)
Monkey at Kalki temple
A Rhesus Macaque (commonly known as Red-faced monkey or Laal Mun ka Bandar) poses peacefully for this photograph at Kalki temple, Jaipur walled city. Rhesus Macaques are common in the Jaipur walled city and temples (with enough projections on them to act as safe resting spaces) are often their favourite haunts! (Photo date: April 9, 2006)
A street temple
A Devra, a small open air temple I found on the pavement of a street in Tilak Nagar, Jaipur. It was composed of few smooth stones placed around a tree. As far as I know, this is how temples used to be initially and have over centuries evolved to be extravagant structures with impressive idols. This one, perhaps, tells us that God exists in the simplest of things! (Photo date: April 1, 2006)
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