Pushkar

It was both amazing and disheartening to look at children performing at the mela. Amazing, because the physical feats these kids can achieve are simply brilliant, disheartening because it just seemed unfair to put them through the kind of training it would need to be [...]

From twisted bodies to twisted minds... Pushkar offers you all forms of art. Right from junk to some really beautiful stuff. I'm sure someone with a better sense of art would be able to give better commentary. For me it was just a lot of [...]

The streets of Pushkar, especially during the mela, come alive with a myriad array of vibrant colors and sights... From artists performing on streets to roadside food to people selling their wares to camels. Here are a few interesting sights we came across... While walking, [...]

The streets of Pushkar, especially during the mela, come alive with roadside cafes, Italian, French, German, Israeli, and every other imaginable eating joint. While walking the streets, I came across restaurants serving all kind of cuisines. Loud signs outside restaurants inviting you inside in all [...]

The Pushkar lake, which is considered to be the most holy spot in the city, has almost dried up. There are about 1000 temples in Pushkar, but according to the locals, prayers are offered only at the lake. Unfortunately, this is what it looks like [...]

continuing my earlier rant about the economics of religion... I was peacefully walking around with my camera enjoying the colors and general chaos in the little town. In a matter of 10 minutes after entering the main street, I was accosted by at least 7-8 [...]

Swords, shields, maces, knives.. take your pic   ...or your pick of beads, necklaces, and whatever else those things are   or if your calling is necklaces...