Posts by Indrani Ghose

Carpet Weaving in Rajasthan

Carpet Weaving in Rajasthan – Rugs and Dhurri Weaving

Another nameless weaver toiling all day long, sitting at his loom at his house… he is weaving a durrie (a...

Rajasthani Men and their Moustaches – A Photo Essay

You may not believe this: While at Rajasthan I was searching for faces with long well groomed moustaches. Men of...

Parshvanath Jain Temple Lodurva Jaisalmer

Lodurva Jain Temple Jaisalmer: Stunning Architecture

While you are at Jaisalmer, the ‘Swarna-nagari’ (Golden city) of India, take time to visit Lodurva. It has a history...

Gadsisar Lake Jaisalmer

Gadsisar Lake Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, a Refreshing Destination

“Come let me show you a patch of blue green water body in this Jaisalmer desert,” our taxi driver who...

Sam sand dunes Jaisalmer

Highlights of Sam Sand Dunes at Jaisalmer Desert

Trip to the Sam sand dunes of Jaisalmer was the most fascinating part of our 15 days long Rajasthan trip,...

Jaisalmer Fort History

Explore Jaisalmer Fort of Rajasthan

Jaisalmer Fort, the most beautiful, golden hued living fort of Rajasthan; no trip to Jaisalmer city is complete without a...

Patwon ki Haveli aka Mansion of Brocade Merchants

Patwon ki Haveli Jaisalmer: Unparalleled Architectural Wonder

It is hard not to fall in love with Patwon ki Haveli, the private residence of Patwonji, a rich trader,...

Desert Camel Safari Jaisalmer – Checklist for Safe Ride

At Sam sand dunes of Jaisalmer, we got to experience our long cherished camel safari. It was a bumpy ride. ...

Khejri tree at Khejarli village

Amrita Devi – First Tree Hugger of Bishnoi Village: Gruesome Story

Amrita Devi is the first tree hugger who sacrificed her life with 363 people for protection of khejri trees in Bishnois village Jodhpur Rajasthan.

Lac bangles from Rajasthan

Rajasthani Women and Jewelry for Women and Men

While strolling the cities of Rajasthan, I found myself admiring the people of Rajasthan too. Especially the women and the...