Indore in Madhya Pradesh state is a buzzing city aptly called its state’s commercial capital. Known earlier for its textile trading, the city has made enormous progress in economic, social and cultural domains. The city gets its name from the Indeshwar temple built in the 18th century. The Maratha Peshwas handed it over to Malhar […]
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Jaipur is a shoppers’ paradise, and more so for an array of handcrafted products available here. The city has many handcrafting techniques that go back over four centuries. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II (1688-1743) from Kachwaha dynasty was instrumental in promoting the various arts and crafts and providing livelihood to the artisans. Blue Pottery, Hand
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Before Jaipur it was Amer that was the capital of the Jaipur state. Perched on the Hill of Eagles (Cheel ka Teel) in Aravallis, 11 km from Jaipur, is the Amer or Amber Fort. Like the Hawa Mahal, it is the most frequented site by tourists visiting Jaipur. The Amer Fort, along with the forts
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Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur in the 18th century. It’s a collection of astronomical instruments for measuring time, the position of stars and planets, predicting eclipses and other celestial measurements. Some of these instruments could predict the onset of monsoons, floods, and famines and how hot the summers would
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Jaipur, the pink city in Rajasthan, has been part of the Golden Triangle frequented by tourists worldwide. Sawai Jai Singh of the Kacchawah dynasty founded the city in 1727 A.D. Its imposing forts, astronomical observatory, royal palaces and vibrant bazaars have attracted Indian and foreign tourists alike. We had visited Jaipur two decades back and
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What the Taj Mahal is to Agra, Hawa Mahal is to Jaipur. Located on a busy road near Sireh Deodhi and Johari Bazars, the iconic monument is thronged by tourists for Instagrammable pics. But there is more to Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace of Winds’ than the obligatory selfie with it. On our earlier visits to
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Jaipur, the Pink City, is a shopper’s paradise. You will be spoilt for choice and run out of cash but not of things to shop in Jaipur. The endless varieties of colourful tie and dye and block print textiles, stunning blue pottery, exquisite jewellery and handicrafts will leave you awed. Even diehard shopaholics can get
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Jaipur City Palace is a fusion of Indian, Rajput and Mughal architectural styles with some European influences. The beauty and opulence of the palace complex are praiseworthy. It is an ensemble of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jaipur City Palace between 1729 and 1732, with subsequent rulers adding new structures.
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Pushkar, known for its temples, lake and camel fair, has another feather in its cap. If you like Bohemian and Hippie style fashion, Pushkar is the place to be. The rest of the cities in Rajasthan, like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, are known for traditional Indian-style products, be it tie and dye fabrics, block
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Pushkar, in Rajasthan state of India, is known worldwide for its camel fair held in November every year on Kartika Purnima after Diwali. Another reason why Pushkar is well known is because it has the world’s only Brahma Temple. It is also a place for pilgrimage for Hindus and Sikhs. The Israelites love Pushkar and
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