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Jaipur + Udaipur, July 2012

Rajasthan is full of forts and palaces. It is also full of stories of valor and heroism. Many of the rulers here defied the Mughals and the British over the centuries. In spite of near continuous warfare, there were developments in art, architecture and some science. Jaipur's Jantar Mantar (a local guide is necessary) is a scientific marvel.
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  • Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Laghu samrat yantra" - smaller sun-dial. Accurately tells time to 20seconds.

    Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Laghu samrat yantra" - smaller sun-dial. Accurately tells time to 20seconds.

  • Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Jai Prakash yantra" - based on where the sun is located - this tells the relative locations of the various constellations.

    Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Jai Prakash yantra" - based on where the sun is located - this tells the relative locations of the various constellations.

  • Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

    Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

  • Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Samrat yantra" - smaller sun-dial. Accurately tells time to 2 seconds.

    Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Samrat yantra" - smaller sun-dial. Accurately tells time to 2 seconds.

  • Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Ram yantra" - tells the altitude and the azimuth of the sun through out the day. The cuts allow the astronomer to walk in to take accurate measurements.

    Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Ram yantra" - tells the altitude and the azimuth of the sun through out the day. The cuts allow the astronomer to walk in to take accurate measurements.

  • Jaipur city palace.

    Jaipur city palace.

  • Jaipur city palace.

    Jaipur city palace.

  • Jaipur city palace.

    Jaipur city palace.

  • "Tripolia" - Three gate - gate. Udaipur city palace.

    "Tripolia" - Three gate - gate. Udaipur city palace.

  • Udaipur city palace.

    Udaipur city palace.

  • Interior courtyard for music and dance recitals, Udaipur city palace

    Interior courtyard for music and dance recitals, Udaipur city palace

  • Living quarters of the kings. Udaipur city palace.

    Living quarters of the kings. Udaipur city palace.

  • Ornate windows and walls. Udaipur city palace.

    Ornate windows and walls. Udaipur city palace.

  • Street side shop selling camel leather bound notebooks. Udaipur.

    Street side shop selling camel leather bound notebooks. Udaipur.

  • Udaipur city palace.

    Udaipur city palace.

  • Jagadish temple carvings. Udaipur city palace.

    Jagadish temple carvings. Udaipur city palace.

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    Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
    Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Samrat yantra" - smaller sun-dial. Accurately tells time to 2 seconds.
    Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. "Ram yantra" - tells the altitude and the azimuth of the sun through out the day. The cuts allow the astronomer to walk in to take accurate measurements.