A Colorful Page that was Rajasthan

Arti November 13, 2010

This being my last post on the desert state of Rajasthan, I was thinking “What would be a perfect end for this trip, what should I put in this post that will describe the place perfectly”

I closed my eyes… And all I could see was colors, lots of them, and why not, there is no dearth of color themed places in Rajasthan!

Colors of Warmth...

Traditionally attired Rajasthani woman

She was the caretaker of the cows at the Iskcon Temple. I requested her for a photograph and she obliged willingly. That smile for me is what I would call a billion dollar smile… Isn’t it?? The warmth and the friendliness of the people, the hospitality was just remarkable.

Colors of Royalty...

A Rajasthani man with a colorful turban

A super-royal posture, the colorful turban and long curved mustaches… A symbol of their pride and reputation… Everything about Rajasthan was so colorfully royal and majestic! The forts and the palaces… elephants, camels and horses… You will find it all here!!

Colors of Faith...

A religious discourse going on in Pushkar

This satsang (religious discourse) was going on, in a ground across my hotel in Pushkar. I found it fabulously colorful and loved how the people were bound together by the string of faith. I can never forget the colors of faith that were reflected in the Pushkar Lake… The magnificent Temples made in pure white marble, the colorful paintings and frescoes inside… everything just left me speechless.

4 months and 24 posts later…
These myriad colors stretched across the desert that I encountered during my 5 day trip in May, refuse to fade away from my memories... Though it saddens me to end this journey but my heart tells me that this will continue someday…

Thank you all for accompanying me on this journey. Hope you enjoyed reading as much as I have had fun writing about them!

I am just taking a couple of weeks off from blogging,
So then, till we meet again,
Loads of love, take care and keep blogging!!!
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Posted by Arti

Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com

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35 Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 13, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    What a wonderful series - totally delightful! Thanks so much for sharing with us. Enjoy our rest.

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  2. chitraNovember 13, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Great end to a wonderful and colourful journey. I am also planning to take a break dear Arti, but come back soon.

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  3. Padhu SankarNovember 13, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Lovely pics!!

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  4. TeamgsquareNovember 13, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    hey thanks for the virtual ride of Rajasthan . It was pleasure to read .

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  5. Mary BergfeldNovember 13, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Arti, I planned to pop in and thank you for your visit to my blog. Instead, I've spent the last hour reading your series of entries on your journey through India. Yo have had an extraordinary journey and I want to thank you for sharing it with us. I'll be back often, I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  6. Ginny HartzlerNovember 14, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    The last picture is just stunning! Such wonderful colors! And the lady, such a big smile even though she has to carry heavy things on her head and tend to cows!!! Attitude says it all!! Oh, please just only take a break and don't quit blogging!! Come back! You can post wherever you are. But I do hope you have a good little rest from it and return refreshed.

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  7. BelleNovember 14, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    I love the bright, cheerful clothes the women wear.

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  8. AngeliNovember 14, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    it was great reading all your posts on Rajasthan,
    Arti. i'm looking forward to your next series of blog posts.

    take care, too.

    :)

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  9. Ushnish GhoshNovember 14, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Dear Arti
    I think this a befitting selection to conclude your Rajasthan writings. I enjoyed it.
    How was your Badri-Kedar trip ?
    Enjoy your break , will be waiting for your posts.
    Have a nice Sunday

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  10. SigneNovember 14, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Lovely images!

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  11. Felicity Grace TerryNovember 14, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    I love the headings you have above each and everyone of these glorious photos. What a wonderful post to leave s with.

    So sad that you shall be away for a while, I shall miss you. I hope that you are just needing a break from blogging and that all is otherwise well. See you when you get back.

    PS Whatever the probem with the blogroll, it is now sorted.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 14, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Another wonderful post! Excellent photos. Thanks for this view into your world.

    All the best, Boonie

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  13. smNovember 14, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    beautiful pics

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  14. AnonymousNovember 15, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    This was an apt way to end your posts of your journey across the desert. I look forward to other posts from you when you return from your blogging break.

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  15. Pooch Purple ReignNovember 15, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    beautiful post. i only joined you a few posts ago, so while you are away i can catch up on some previous entries.
    thank you and enjoy your time away
    ~laura

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  16. radhaNovember 15, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Lovely pictures of Rajasthan. So much colour. Could you believe it, when we went on a holiday, we had problem with both our cameras, but the images are vivid in my mind and your narrations have only revived the memories of the lovely visit.

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  17. LinneaNovember 15, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    So much to see and photograph. Thanks for taking us along on this colorful journey!

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  18. Sushma MallyaNovember 17, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Such a nice place,would love to visit once more..

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  19. Anuradha ShankarNovember 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Good one! loved the way you have written it, and loved the pics too!

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  20. JoytiNovember 18, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful. I especially agree with you about the 'billion dollar smile'.

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  21. MartinaNovember 22, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Dear Arti, i think these colors will be with you for the rest of your life and be a great inspiration for a good long while! Hope you'll keep blogging - but taking a break will be good after such an experience! xox, M.

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  22. LynneNovember 23, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    What a lovely and interesting blog you have. Enjoy your break.

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  23. ConnieNovember 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Great pictures! I especially liked the "colors of faith." Wow! Very nice.

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  24. LynneNovember 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    What an interesting journey. Enjoy your break.

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  25. magiceyeDecember 6, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    indeed a very colorful state!

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  26. Ushnish GhoshDecember 6, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Dear Arti
    What happened to Kedar Badri trip..waiting for some posts
    have a nice week

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  27. santosh pareekJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    great work..keep it up :)
    http://rajasthanyatra.blogspot.com/

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  28. RajeshFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Great images, different from the usual images of Rajasthan.

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  29. Dr. Pratibha SinghFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    incredible rajasthan captured with heart.great job! Arti.

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  30. R-A-JFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    And in other news.... :)

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    Nice pics, btw
    :)

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  31. மதுà®°ை சரவணன்February 4, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    great job

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  32. Rohit DassaniFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Lovely....reminded me of the time i was here last year!! Good pics!!

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  33. Simply RidiculousFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Nice pics!!

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  34. PerceptionMarch 1, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Am from the desert state and you truly captured the colours...could have captured the colours of sand too..

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  35. Shrinidhi HandeApril 7, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Enjoy the break. Btb did you complete Melbourne tour?

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