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Our local Jaisalmer guide, in traditional gear complete with colourful turban - at Gadissar Lake |
The Hindu temple built by a local harlot, on top of the entrance building to Gadissar Lake to prevent the building from being demolished by the emperor, who had refused to enter the lake because of its association with harlotry. |
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Looking across the town of Jaisalmer to the golden Fort, built of sandstone & home still to many of the town people |
The narrow entrance to Jaisalmer's Fort |
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Inside the Fort's Armoury |
A Royal Palanquin of the Juna Mahal, one of the oldest palaces in Rajasthan, located within the fort. |
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An attempt to keep the city clean [photo by Jeanette Cragg] |
Meals on wheels Jaisalmer style |
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Beautifully hand crafted Rajasthani wooden puppets for sale |
"Libarty Tailour for Ladies and Jaints" - Indian-English |
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The Peacock Feather Vendor |
Tribal women out shopping |
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One of the Havelis of Jaisalmer |
The doorman of the Fort Rajwada, our hotel in Jaisalmer |
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The Dining Room of the Fort Rajwada |
The swimming Pool of the Fort Rajwada |
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All images © Nancy Caiger