Category Archives: Rajasthan

Video: The Karni Mata “Rat” Temple in Deshnoke, Rajasthan

March 18, 2011   Asia, Bikaner, Cities, Continents, Countries, Deshnook, Destinations, India, New York City, Rajasthan, States and Provinces

Check out the video of our visit to the Karni Mata “Rat” Temple, home to 20,000 rats in Deshnoke, near Bikaner, Rajasthan in India. The rats are believed to be incarnations of tribesmen of the aesthetic Karni Mata (an incarnation of the Goddess Durga). People come to pay their respects from all over the world. We were one of them!

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Photo of the Week: Rani the Camel from Rajasthan Wishing You a Happy New Year!

January 1, 2011   Asia, Bikaner, Cities, Continents, Countries, Destinations, India, Photography, Rajasthan, States and Provinces

Happy New Year From Rani, the Camel!

What better way to ring in the New Year than with a kiss from my favourite camel: Rani from Rajasthan!

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