India
1983 - Jaipur is known as the Pink City. It was first painted pink, which was considered the color of hospitality, to welcome the Prince of Wales in the 19th century.
1983 - Jaipur is known as the Pink City. It was first painted pink, which was considered the color of hospitality, to welcome the Prince of Wales in the 19th century.
The Palace of the Winds - the 953 windows on the facade allowed the ladies of the royal court to watch the goings on in the streets while not being observed by the public.
The Palace of the Winds - the 953 windows on the facade allowed the ladies of the royal court to watch the goings on in the streets while not being observed by the public.
The Green Gate, representing Spring, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha
The City Palace has 4 main gates. The Green Gate, representing Spring, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha
The Southwest Lotus Gate, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, represents the summer season
The Southwest Lotus Gate, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, represents the summer season
The Peacock gate is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and represents autumn
The Peacock gate is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and represents autumn
The Rose Gate represents winter and is dedicated to the goddess Devi
The Rose Gate represents winter and is dedicated to the goddess Devi
Sept 1983 - Before flying to Amsterdam, I wanted to shave off my beard so I went to a professional photog to capture what I looked like after 8 months on the subcontinent
Sept 1983 - Before flying to Amsterdam, I wanted to shave off my beard so I went to a professional photog to capture what I looked like after 8 months on the subcontinent