On the drive back to Jodhpur from Jaisalmer (we flew into Jodhpur only two days ago, but left immediately for Manvar Camp) we pass multiple military convoys.
Jodhpur is referred to also as Sun City, for the prevalence of its sunny weather, and the Blue City, for the painted color of many of its houses.
In Jodhpur, we take a tour of the elaborate fort and palace. There is a royal throne on one of the early pavilions where the maharajah gave audiences. One of the maharajahs took his title when only a young boy, growing into his authority over the years. The palace has a display of several of the luxurious howdahs (elephant "saddles") used to transport royalty in style.
At other times, a variety of palanquins, covered boxes of various sizes and carried by up to twelve strong men, would be used to move the rulers and their retinue.
Another room showed a series of royal cribs, all meant to be softly rocked
Amidst the mirrored halls, bedrooms, and audience rooms I was pleased to see a nicely drawn Sri Yantra. This specific pictured meditation device consists of nine intersecting triangles converging down to a bindu point, themselves inscribed in a lotus flower, several circles and a rectilinear squarish path.
Departing from our palace tour, we passed by a set of royal cenotaphs. Ready to relax in our hotel, we chose not to pay for another tour here, but took a few pictures from a distance and enjoyed the view of the city.
Jodhpur is referred to also as Sun City, for the prevalence of its sunny weather, and the Blue City, for the painted color of many of its houses.
In Jodhpur, we take a tour of the elaborate fort and palace. There is a royal throne on one of the early pavilions where the maharajah gave audiences. One of the maharajahs took his title when only a young boy, growing into his authority over the years. The palace has a display of several of the luxurious howdahs (elephant "saddles") used to transport royalty in style.
At other times, a variety of palanquins, covered boxes of various sizes and carried by up to twelve strong men, would be used to move the rulers and their retinue.
Another room showed a series of royal cribs, all meant to be softly rocked
Amidst the mirrored halls, bedrooms, and audience rooms I was pleased to see a nicely drawn Sri Yantra. This specific pictured meditation device consists of nine intersecting triangles converging down to a bindu point, themselves inscribed in a lotus flower, several circles and a rectilinear squarish path.
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