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More of the Dramatic Jain Temple
atufft Says: At this temple, I came across a Jain priest who spoke English very well and was able to inspire me somewhat regarding the temple and Jainism in general. These are just a few of the many images that I took. I recommend a stop here on the drive between Jodhpur and Jalsaimer,...
Most Dramatic Jain Temple in Osian
atufft Says: The link below provides a sketch for the importance of Osian as a religious center during a Mewar dynasty, between the 8th and 11th centuries. The Jain temple that I visited was clearly quite old but originally built with considerable skill and resources. Osian is in the...
atufft Says: The popularly used Hindu Temple in Osian is also worth visiting particularly when worshipers are around. We paid some kind of small fee here, as I recall, but in general were free to look around and take a few discrete photos. The entrance to the popular Hindu temple was up...
atufft Says: On the main highway, there's a small but impressive Hindu Temple that was under restoration at the time that I visited. Actually, watching the workers chisel the red sandstone and fit it into place was perhaps as memorable as the existing ancient art. This was clearly a very...
Reggie's Camel Camp: 5 Star India in the desert
Chrischopp Says: Five Star India can be found even in the desert of Rajasthan. Reggie’s Camel Camp was arranged through our travel agency during my first visit to India in 2005. Billed as a two day rest stop, my travel partner and I had no idea how grand this property would be.Reggie’s Camel...
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On the main highway, there's a small but impressive Hindu Temple that was under restoration at the time that I visited. Actually, watching the workers chisel...
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Jaisalmer. This small town surprised me with it wonderful restoration of an ancient Hindu Temple, where the craftsman worked with hand tools much as they might have during the original construction....
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