Map of India
showing the State of Rajasthan (upper left) & Delhi (upper center)...
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Map of Rajasthan
showing most of the places we visited. Note Bikaner is on the left near the...
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A highway map showing the relative
location of Delhi (upper right), Agra (southeast), & Bikaner (west &...
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Trucks at a railroad crossing
somewhere between Jaisalmer & Bikaner. Trucks in Britain & the...
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KHICHAN - Migrating demoiselle cranes
The town of Khichan (or Keechan) is off the beaten track about 150 kms from...
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A colorful crew of female construction
workers nearby, with the town in the background. [Indian men generally...
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Village boy showing off his baby goat
for a few rupees. I got into trouble for giving him 10 rupees (about...
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GAJNER PALACE HOTEL
& wildlife sanctuary is located 36 kms from Bikaner, is said to be the...
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The lakefront terrace
outside the lavishly decorated 'Mirage' restaurant. At 400 rupees...
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DEVI KUND SAGAR - royal cenotaphs
Only 8 kms from Bikaner, this is where the members Bikaner's...
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THE "CAMEL FARM"
official name "National Center for Camel Research". The...
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Guess who this frothing male camel
is looking at? Note also his engorged 'dulaa' forming in his...
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He's eying these babes over here ;o)
Bikaner claims to have the best riding camels & the largest camel...
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A mother & her calf
After a long gestation period of 13 months, a camel cow usually bears...
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In the infirmary
This old boy looks in rough shape. The normal life span of a camel is...
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KARNI MATA (RAT) TEMPLE
This is the main entrance to the complex which is located at Deshnok, 30 kms...
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From the inside looking out.
No, those are not rats in the middle of the photo, they are shoes. One has to...
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'Holy' rats everywhere
now you know why I wasn't crazy about taking off my shoes. Thank...
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more rats
Followers believe that when Charans die, they are reborn as rats within the...
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Peek a boo......
I was prepared to scream or faint if I stepped on one, or if one ran over my...
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The temple itself
The netting over the whole complex is to keep birds of prey & other...
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Devotees entering the temple
Hundreds of followers throng the temple each day to honor Karni Mata & to...
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JUNAGARH FORT in Bikaner
made of red sandstone & marble, is considered one of India's most...
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Through an archway
This formidable, unassailable fortress, one of the few major forts...
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Another archway view
Inside the fortress is a profusion of 37 palaces, each built by a different...
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'Sati Sthambs' (handprints)
'Sati Sthambs' are a gory reminder of the old practice of...
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A colorful family in traditional wear
at the water fountain.
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I think this was the Zenana,
the harem or women's quarters. The only way the women of the court...
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A small pavilion over pools
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Stunning courtyards
Inside the fortress walls is an amazing network of pavilions, temples,...
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View from the top
towards the garden & some nearby public buildings, I think, also in local...
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Phool Mahal (flower palace)
The interior is decorated with inset mirrors. The exquisitely decorated...
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Anup Mahal
one of the most impressive palaces in the complex. It has gold leaf painting,...
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Not sure which mahal (palace) this is,
we saw several. Of the 37 mahals (palaces)in the complex, several are more...
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also part of the 'blue' palace
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this one too.
I think it may be the Cloud Palace?
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DOWNTOWN BIKANER
I love this Moghul architecture & all the red sandstone building...
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Holy cow !
Note the cow nonchalantly laying in the middle of a busy downtown street. You...
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