The fabulous RAJASTHAN by Jutta Hartmann-Metzger (i can read book club TXT) 📕

The Jaina temple

The entrance to the Jaina temple


Inside the Jain Temple



The dome in the Jain temple

We make ourselves after this visit, in which we also get the opportunity to observe a hornet's nest, on the road to Deogarh, where we also through the village of Sadri come back. Here we have the opportunity to visit a small village market. There are fruits, vegetables and spices to buy, but also beggars who accompany us at every turn. It made me very touched human.

Market in the village of Sadri

Upon arrival in Deogarh, we get off the bus and go over into a jeep. So we drive (each 15 persons in a large vehicle) up to the Deogarh Mahal Hotel. There we are greeted with garlands of flowers. Again, a short trunk opening, a refreshing shower, a whiskey to relax. I must say: Besides the fact that we are in a Hindu- Muslim country, alcohol a day is absolutely inappropriate. Do not confuse India with the "all-inclusive beach " from " Playa-los-drink-we-less". The starry sky is a beautiful frame for the elaborate hot and cold buffet and the following folkloric performance. After breakfast, I 'm on my way to photograph the fleet of the owner of this Mahal. Two English luxury cars have particularly impressed me. After we are brought back to the coach with a jeep back, it proceeds to set to Jodhpur. There will be about 165 km. We also visited the State school close to Deogarh.


State school in Deogarh



Handwork class

 

Jeep transport through Deogarh



The Deogarh Mahal



fleet

mural

In Jodhpur City arrived we visit the fortress Meherangarh. It stands 130 m above a modern, bustling city. Upon entering, one passes the Loha Pol, the Iron Gate, which today is still the handprints of the burned last here Satis . Satis are widows who with her dead husband were burned together. Centuries was the tradition in India. Later allowed only in higher power circuits. Nowadays it is forbidden. Sati the last was burned here in 1953.
 

The royal palaces are museums that house beautiful treasures. In the Garden Palace find on special occasions instead of dinner, including musicians from the Thar Desert will be invited to the game. Incidentally, Jodhpur is the gateway to the Thar Desert and is also known as the blue city because the houses wear a light blue color. We stay at the Hotel Ummeid. The hotel we really like: The special feature here is the courtyard.

The Mehrangarh Fort

The Mehrangarh Fort

Imprints of hands burned ruler Widows

An interesting visitor

 

The next day, we still have plenty of time to look at the big dealer market. A rich oriental offer awaits us there. I have particularly impressed the spices: cardamom, curry leaves, cumin, masala, bay leaf, ginger and more. The scent increases my husband and me in the nose and I promise him that I will cook Indian after our return again more than before.

After our return, I have the cookbook bought " Indian cuisine " from the Bassermann-Verlag I can recommend the best for beginners. It was written by Sadhan Dhawan and Martin Krapohl photographed to the images. My Extra tip: . . . Be careful though in the use of chili. Half of the amount specified ranges perfect for the European palate. Stuff of typical Indian spices you get in Asian stores. These are there cheaper.

     During the market spree arise many beautiful pictures and contacts. Particularly impressive I find the images of holy men called Sadhus. Even sacred cows, by the way, everywhere blocking the way, are sought-after designs.

The merchant market

The merchant market

The merchant market

The merchant market

 

The sadhu in front of the department store

The Sacred Cow

Continue to Rohet. Before us lie 45 km. Later there are sometimes up to 250 km, which we cover. Our hotel will be the Rohetgarh Fort that is also still inhabited by the descendants of the maharajas.

     In the park we see wild peacocks. From here we take part in a small jeep safari, which brings us to a gazelle herd. Afterwards we visit the Bishoi sect, which gives us insight into the Indian village life. I may even take a made-up with Kajal baby on her arm. The young mother and the baby are very friendly. In the evening we will witness an opium party among the village elders .

Jeep Safari

Inhabitants of the desert village

Inhabitants of the desert village

Inhabitants of the desert village

Jutta and the baby

Jeep Repair

Food Preparation

The cook

An opium - party

An opium - friend

Back at the hotel Rohetgarh Fort waiting for a tasty dinner on us. Again, under the stars and fireworks. Favorites at the buffet are out baked in the clay oven pita bread for us Palak paneer (spinach with cheese cubes) or Dum Alu (stuffed potatoes). A specialty of this region are Dal dishes (lentils or chickpeas). Before dinner, my husband and I have a very interesting conversation with the owners of this plant had. I was meeting with a Maharani very impressed!


The Rohetgarh Fort

Our bed

The next day takes us to Pushkar, one of the most important holy Hindu pilgrimage sites. My husband got rid of there in the holy lake of all his sins. To be honest, this was long overdue. And he has already rented a place in the afterlife for me. Very close of Vishnu. I found the love right thing to think of me. Even after the price of ghee he has consulted the holy men. This is required for a cremation. Now I'm a bit noisy. During the whole trip to India but he assured me repeatedly that I was his favorite wife.
This about polytheism and polygamy!

 

Jagat Singh Palace

  The subsequent visit to a Brahmanentempels brought us close to something the gods. It is not easy to understand. There is one main God (Rama), is reborn as a reincarnation (14 times). To completely detached from all earthly things in Nirvana awaits all those who have also spiritualized. There are many local gods and gods, who are responsible for happiness and prosperity. But best read if it interests in a non-fiction book by. My knowledge about it is only enough for home use.

Saints in the courtyard of the Brahma temple

The Brahma temple

In the evening there is a special surprise . We take our dinner on the edge of the Thar Desert to us. A folkloric presentation complements the romantic evening under the stars. I forgot to mention that we were traveling with a camel carriage. The following day we prepare ourselves for the trip to Jaipur. We will spend about 5 hours in the coach .

Dance group in the Thar Desert

Jaipur was founded in 1728. Since they (the firstborn of Queen Victoria) in 1867 was painted pink because of the visit of the English crown prince Edward VII in, they are called the Pink