Rajasthanis - the old and the new

An imposing mustache on a Palace guard in Udaipur.

A local man juxtaposed against a Raja's painting.

A tourist outside a palace gate in Udaipur.

More posts about people from Rajasthan: Old Rajasthani lady or Palanquin or Doli, which has a Rajasthani bride traveling to the wedding venue or a Rajasthani Bridegroom on horse or check out any of the labels below this post.

Bridegroom on horse

These are a few photographs taken in Pushkar, Rajasthan, of a bridegroom atop a horse, in a baraat. It is a traditional custom in North India for the bridegroom to travel on a horse to reach the house of the bride. Family and friends accompany the bridegroom in a procession which often includes a live band. Dancing and singing in the streets during the wedding procession is the traditional way. Fireworks are common.

The procession takes place in the evening. It's a crowded street and the procession blocks the road.

The baraat making its way through a crowded market.

A closer look at the bridegroom in his splendour

You might also like Palanquin or Doli, which has a Rajasthani bride traveling to the wedding venue.
Another post about Rajasthanis: Old Rajasthani lady.
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Palanquin or Doli

In ancient times women from high class or royal families did not travel in public. They used a Palki, or Palanquin. It is now mainly widely for carrying brides, and is called a Doli. It is a North Indian custom.

Portraits of two of the men carrying the Doli.

You might also like to see a Rajasthani Bridegroom on horse, a custom common in that part of India.
More posts about people from Rajasthan: Old Rajasthani lady
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Old Rajasthani lady

An old lady from Rajasthan, a poor one. The best part of taking photographs of old people as the lines on their face show how they have lived and who they are.
This one is a curious expression!

She is looking a little worried now that photographs are being taken of her! Her brow is furrowed and no doubt she has faced a lot of hardship in her life.

Her expression shows that she is not reconciled to it although not very happy about the photos! She looks resigned, and a little sad too.

You might also like to see sketches of different expressions: Expressions of irritation, annoyance and anger or if you are looking for more portraits you can check out:  Old Rural Indian Men portraits and expressions
Or try all the posts filed under people for interesting photographs of people from all over the world, including from Rajasthan.