A rare sighting of the elusive caracal in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer has sparked hope among conservationists. With only a handful left in India, experts say this confirms a thriving ecosystem in the desert grasslands. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/rare-caracal-spotted-in-rajasthans-jaisalmer-boosts-conservation-hopes-f8uu3etu?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Caracal #RajasthanWildlife #Jaisalmer #WildlifeConservation

In Jaisalmer, the Gangaur festival honours Goddess Gauri alone, following the historic removal of Lord Shiva’s idol to Bikaner 400 years ago. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/jaisalmers-gangaur-festival-goddess-gauri-kezk1fay?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #GangaurFestival #Jaisalmer #IndianCulture

An early heatwave has struck Jaisalmer with temperatures already touching 39°C in March. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert as residents say they have never experienced such heat this early in the year. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/heatwave-jaisalmer-temperatures-soar-past-39c-march-ks0qmz2i?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Jaisalmer #Heatwave #Rajasthan #IMDAlert

Riding with a dromedary in the Thar desert/semi-desert in the district of Jaisalmer/Rajasthan (India).
(February 2017)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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Lance riders on dromedaries during a parade through Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (India) on the occasion of the Desert Festival.
(February 2017)
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#Jaisalmer, #Rajasthan, #India, #Indien, #Desert_Festival, #Straßenumzug, #parade, #Lanzenreiter, #Dromedare, #dromedaries

Old and modern: windmills and royal chhatri tombs (cenotaphs) built by the kings of the state of Jaisalmer in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries in Bada Bagh near Jaisalmer/Rajasthan (India).
(February 2017)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
#Cenotaphs, #chhatris, #Grabmäler, #Architektur, #architecture, #Bada_Bagh, #Jaisalmer, #Rajasthan, #India, #Indien

Jaisalmer is witnessing a rare spiritual milestone. For the first time in nearly nine centuries, a sacred Jain Chadar linked to Gurudev Jinadatta Suri Ji Maharaj will be displayed publicly during the Chadar Mahotsav at Sonar Fort. Thousands of devotees, monks and spiritual leaders are expected to attend this historic event. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/jaisalmer-jain-chadar-mahotsav-qf2fxswz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Jaisalmer #ChadarMahotsav #JainFestival #SonarFort

In the heart of Rajasthan’s desert lies a love story frozen in time. Princess Mumal waited, King Mahendra travelled miles, but fate had other plans. Today, their tragic romance still lives on in Jaisalmer’s folklore, ruins, and festivals. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/rajasthans-desert-royal-romance-s66zp8e8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Jaisalmer #Rajasthan #LoveStory #PrincessMumal #IndianFolklore

“Mr. Desert” at the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (India).
(February 2017)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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Entrance to the Amar Sagar Jain Temple near Jaisalmer/ Rajasthan (India). Although it appears very old, it was only built in 1928.
(February 2017)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
#Architektur, #architecture, #Ornamentik, #Amar_Sagar, #Jain_Tempel, #Jaisalmer, #Rajasthan, #India, #Indien