The Spirit of the World ( On and Off)
In the Pink City
We are now in Jaipur, which is called the pink city, after the beautiful buildings that were constructed out of red sandstone. It is a relatively new city which was constructed in 1727 by a maharaja who loved astronomy.
The original city was planned and laid out on grids. The architecture is both Hindu and Muslim.
The is the often photographed Palace of the Winds. It is truly beautiful and well maintained. Originally built for the royal ladies to observe every day life without being seen, it is only a facade. Note the lovely lattice work and the dome like top of the building which could symbolize a crown.
A reminder that all of my images are copyrighted and are not for your use in any way unless you contact me. Thank you for dropping by. I greatly appreciate your visits and comments.
In the Pink City
We are now in Jaipur, which is called the pink city, after the beautiful buildings that were constructed out of red sandstone. It is a relatively new city which was constructed in 1727 by a maharaja who loved astronomy.
The original city was planned and laid out on grids. The architecture is both Hindu and Muslim.
The is the often photographed Palace of the Winds. It is truly beautiful and well maintained. Originally built for the royal ladies to observe every day life without being seen, it is only a facade. Note the lovely lattice work and the dome like top of the building which could symbolize a crown.
A reminder that all of my images are copyrighted and are not for your use in any way unless you contact me. Thank you for dropping by. I greatly appreciate your visits and comments.