The image of India in a flash-SouthAsiaFunTour

May 23,2021

The image of India in a flash

by Bin Xu

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India's personality is too bright. As long as you have been to India, you will not confuse it with any other country. This is a country with a huge contrast. The five-star hotel is a refugee camp composed of dozens of tents; The marble floor of the Taj Mahal is spotless, but it is covered with dust and rubbish. Even the morning and night in the city are two worlds. But it is so harmonious. Hinduism, Buddhism and Islamic church are embodied in one building; On the streets, sacred cows, sheep, dogs - in Jaipur, elephants and camels are also included. These animals walk with pedestrians, rickshaws, Tuktuk, taxis, buses and so on. Back in Shanghai, looking at the water on the street, tourists, instantly lonely. When it comes to going to India, a lot of people around show ambiguous looks. In fact, I don't like this country and people. If it wasn't for my mother's strong suggestion... But now I think it's lucky to go. India is a place to visit. When it comes to gastrointestinal problems, bottled water must be dripping. I don't dare to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits in the restaurant. A slight diarrhea seems to be acclimatized, not food poisoning or something. Thank you for your advice and reminders on the way ^^ Ctrip order eight hundred and four million seven hundred and two thousand four hundred and eighty Mumbai + Varanasi + kejuraho + Agra + Jaipur + New Delhi 10 day team tour (5 drills) · 4 flights India Air http://vacations.ctrip.com/grouptravel/p89769s2.html?Ctm_ ref=gs_ yjdetail_ w1027_ one million six hundred and sixty-eight thousand one hundred and fifty If you choose to join a group, you will not have to worry about food and accommodation. There are two inland flights and a short distance train on this route. But one day it took a long time to pull. It's a pity that there are several world cultural heritages in Delhi that I didn't go there. I just took them with me in a day. Another point is that we didn't take the elephant up the mountain in amber castle.

In foreign countries, local currency is indispensable. India's rupees are colorful, but there is only one head picture - Mahatma Gandhi. Banks in China can't exchange rupees, so they have to take us dollars to exchange locally. Recently, the exchange rate is better. 10 rupees is equal to 1 yuan RMB.

Indian banknotes

bombay

Out of the airport, I saw a McDonald's. I remember watching a movie called "outsourcing company" before. The American hero, who works in India, once trudged into a McDonald's and was silly when he ordered. Of course, they don't sell beef hamburgers.

The streets of Mumbai

bombay

The first time we saw the holy cow walking so freely on the main road, we were a little surprised, but we saw it a few days later. In fact, they all have their own owners, but they are completely free range.

The streets of Mumbai

bombay

This decoration, which reminds people of Kusama Yasunari, shows the fashionable side of Mumbai.

The streets of Mumbai

bombay

Beautiful houses on the street.

bombay

A train passed by. Is the Indian characteristic that the door is not closed, or is it not installed at all? The same is true of buses, and it is said that the same is true of subways.

bombay

More than 100 years ago, a municipal facility in Mumbai became a unique sight. There are more than 800 pools in the laundry, which can accommodate thousands of people to do laundry at the same time. Standing on the overpass outside Mahalaxmi railway station, you can see the layout of the laundry, but it's just a few minutes' stay here.

Originally thought that the laundry was very big and chaotic, but actually it was orderly.

Dhobi Ghat

Bombay thousand people laundry

Jeans hanging from a washing line. If the jeans are washed in the hotel, it is likely to appear here!

Dhobi Ghat

Bombay thousand people laundry

Bombay city hall is just opposite Victoria railway station. The European style building itself is very good. Take photos when passing by.

Standing in front of Mumbai city hall, take a picture of Victoria railway station. It's like standing in the traffic. Where there are too many people, the car won't let people.

Mumbai City Hall

The current name of the railway station is chhartrapati Shivaji Terminus。 It was completed in 1887 and is still in use today. It is a representative building in the period of British rule in India. It was listed as a world cultural heritage in 2004. In the architectural style, the fusion of British, Indian, Islamic elements.

It may be difficult to judge from the appearance that this magnificent building is a railway station. Columns, towers, domes and so on can be seen in complex carvings, with peacocks, monkeys, lions and other animal patterns.

Victoria Station

The museum, originally built to commemorate the prince of Wales's first visit to India in 1905, was transformed into a military hospital during World War I and was not opened until 1923. In addition to Indian sculptures and fine paintings, there are also many collections from China and Japan.

A museum in the garden. There's an extra charge for cameras and cameras in the museum.

Prince of Wales Museum

The museum has three floors, and the interior is exquisite.

Prince of Wales Museum

A collection of educational and recreational items. The day of the visit seemed to be a holiday in India. I met several Indian secondary and primary school organizations to visit here.

Prince of Wales Museum

The incarnation of Vishnu, Narasimha

Narasimha,

Prince of Wales Museum

Elephant Island is 10 kilometers off Bombay, and it has to go back and forth by boat. The whole grotto was excavated between 450 and 750 years for the purpose of hollowing out mountain rocks. It was listed as a world cultural heritage site in 1987. The original stone sculptures were damaged by weather and human factors, and what we see now is the reconstruction in the 19th century.

Prepare to go to Elephant Island by boat. Because of the holidays, local people travel a lot.

Xiangdao Grottoes

You can take a small train to the foot of the mountain. Now it's not rare to see cattle

Xiangdao Grottoes

There are many monkeys on the mountain. Be careful of the small things on your body and the "hidden weapons" flying from the top of the mountain.

Xiangdao Grottoes

On both sides of the porch of the stone elephant grottoes and on the natural rock walls inside, there are nine giant relief sculptures recording the myth of Shiva. There are six other caves on the island, but there are few stone carvings in them.

The stone pillars in the grottoes are arranged in order. In the distance is Shiva Lingan in the fetal chamber. There are two statues of dvarapala on each side of the gate of the fetal chamber

Xiangdao Grottoes

A statue of the four armed door keeper (dvarapala)

Xiangdao Grottoes

Shiva's incarnation is half male and half female, symbolizing the unity of the universe.

Xiangdao Grottoes

Dancing Shiva. His wife Parvati and the gods watched.

Xiangdao Grottoes

From Elephant Island back to Bombay, through this sea, the setting sun is very beautiful ~

It looks quite calm. In fact, our boat will be very bumpy when the big boat is passing by

Bombay harbour

The luxury hotel was built in 1903 by Tata, an Indian tycoon. Some people know that something happened to it a few years ago

Huge crowds of people in India are the famous landmark of Mumbai. We can take a photo of a doorframe with a good angle. Just like the Oriental Pearl in Shanghai, many vendors are also taking photos and printing for you.

Near the gate of India. There are still a lot of tourists going to sea by boat

Gateway of India

India Gate

This magnificent basalt building was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and queen of England to India in 1911.

Gateway of India

India Gate

Arch with the style of Gujarat in the 16th century of India

Gateway of India

India Gate

Back at the hotel, the Christmas atmosphere is not over yet

Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport

Fly out of Bombay. If you look down, you will immediately realize the huge difference between high-rise buildings and slums.

bombay

Come to the Radisson Hotel in Varanasi. Most chain hotels have WiFi. Inside and outside the hotel are two worlds.

Radisson Hotel Varanasi

Varanasi has a history of more than 2000 years. It is the holy land of Hinduism and the place where we need to wear masks for the whole journey. The streets are a little bit worse than other cities, but I'm used to it... Along the way, pedestrians will greet the car warmly, wave and kiss

The streets of Varanasi

Varanasi

Crowded streets

The streets of Varanasi

Varanasi

The streets of Varanasi

Varanasi

Passers by is a scenery

The streets of Varanasi

Varanasi

The streets of Varanasi

Varanasi

The most important exhibit in the archaeological museum is the Ashoka stone pillar, with lion statues carved on all sides, which is the pattern in the lower left corner of Indian banknotes. Into the museum, cameras, food, water, slightly larger bags - almost nothing.

There are three rooms in the Archaeological Museum. The place is not big. There are some collections of Indian Buddhism.

Luyeyuan Archaeological Museum

Luyeyuan is about 10 kilometers away from Varanasi and is one of the most important Buddhist relics in India. It is said that Sakyamuni first spoke to his disciples in the bamboo house in Luyeyuan. Xuanzang, an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty, came here in the 7th century, witnessing the grand occasion of Luyeyuan at that time.

I thought I'd see deer here, but I didn't. Sometimes I see believers come here to worship.

sarnath

There are many legends about the Ganges, so the imagination of the Ganges becomes more and more incredible. But the Ganges I saw with my own eyes is not so exaggerated. It is the holy river of India, where more than one million Hindus bathe and purify their bodies every year. It is also a place where souls can be liberated and reincarnated. There are dozens of ghats along the Ganges River in Varanasi, each with different religious significance.

Take a rickshaw through the crowded alleys to the Ganges. There is a beautiful design behind the seat of the rickshaw. Masks can keep out dust, but I think we need earplugs. The constant sound of trumpets on the road is a great test of nerves.

Ganges

The most lively river altar along the Ganges River is the place where the great Brahma God performs ten horse sacrifice, which has a sacred religious status. In the morning, you can take a boat to swim in the river, watch the morning bath and sunrise, and in the evening, the river altar will hold the Ganges worship ceremony.

At six o'clock, the ceremony begins. There are believers and spectators sitting beside the river altar, and there are many boats full of tourists in the river. The priests stood in a row facing the Ganges, singing and clapping to the music and the chanter. After a period of singing, the priests returned to their respective shrines, and in the sweet bell and the sound of nature like chanting songs, they picked up the incense, conch, bronze bell, magic lamp, peacock feather, yak tail and other magic tools, and danced in the four directions of East, West, North and south, throwing holy water and petals to the Ganges River. The whole process is solemn and solemn, very infectious.

Ganges Night Festival

Dasavamedo River altar

Ganges Night Festival

Dasavamedo River altar

Ganges Night Festival

Dasavamedo River altar

Ganges Night Festival

Dasavamedo River altar

In the early morning, the Ganges River has a completely different look, very quiet. Although in the cruise ship, the Hawker's boat will always follow the side to sell all kinds of goods.

On the Ganges of Varanasi

Ganges

Ganges is waking up a little bit.

Ganges

Light a lantern and put it into the Ganges.

Ganges

Ganges morning bath

Ganges

Ganges morning bath

Ganges

Some people brush their teeth, wash clothes and wash all kinds of things by the river.

Ganges morning bath

Ganges

There is a little smoke in the distance, it should be the Ganges cremation.

Ganges cremation

Ganges

Firewood piled several stories high.

Ganges cremation

Ganges

Fortunately, I only stayed in Varanasi for one night and saw the sunrise of Ganges River. Sitting on a boat, I don't think of what people call "bodies floating in the river". Even if it did, I don't think I would mind too much. What people do by the river is so natural. The Ganges River gives people a sense of tolerance.

Ganga River

Ganges

Among the many beggars along the road, I saw a snake charmer. In a hurry, he didn't have time to give him money, so he put on a gesture of protecting the right of portrait.

Ganges

Leave Varanasi and fly to kejuraho. The town once had a glorious history. Now it has a population of less than 10000, most of them are engaged in tourism related industries, and has an airport. All this is because of the kejuraho temples.

The temples in Khajuraho are divided into three groups: the West Group, the East Group and the South Group. The West Group is the most special. It is the India secret religion from the Hindu branch from 5 to ninth Century ad, also known as the religious architecture of Tantfism. It was designated as a world cultural heritage in 1986. Walking to the middle of the Temple group, there are lots of sculptures all around, which is particularly shocking.

When you enter the West Temple group, the buildings in front of you are quite special. It was built in the later period, with three different shapes representing Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.

Ximiao group

There are 14 temples of different sizes in the West Temple group, with a conical roof in the center. Around the temple, the walls are inlaid with exquisite stone carvings. Through these works, we can understand all aspects of Indian life 1000 years ago. The characters include gods, maidens, warriors, musicians, as well as real and mythical animals. Distinctive, lifelike sculpture seems to be secular entertainment.

Ximiao group

Lahimana Temple

Ximiao group

There is a building in the process of cleaning. The staff brush the stone wall carefully with toothbrush, very carefully.

Ximiao group

Until dusk.

Ximiao group

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian herbal health therapy. Of course, we have to experience it here. It's spa to use essential oil in the hair, and then start the whole body massage. I didn't wash my hair after spa that day. The next day my hair was glossy, but I felt good after washing it off.

Radisson Hotel kejuraho

Puppet show outside the hotel restaurant. The weather is relatively cool. After they set up the stage, there was no audience. Although I didn't like puppets, I went to see a performance with only one audience, and bought ugly Elephant Pendant. I asked the girl, "did you make it yourself?" She said yes. Although we saw many similar ones in other places later, they are more exquisite than this one.

Radisson Hotel kejuraho

Driving away from kejuraho, I suddenly saw a bright green. India also has many beautiful places.

Kejuraho

A group of lovely children. This cow is thinner. It's said that Indian cattle are very thin without food, but I think they are much healthier than Cambodian white cattle.

Kejuraho

Brilliant dyes.

Kejuraho

Oucha castle was built in the early 16th century, which is actually two ancient castles. This is the first ancient castle I saw all the way in India, and I was particularly impressed. At first glance, some places are similar to Chinese architecture, but Chinese architecture is made of wood, which is all carved from stone.

Overlooking oucha castle. This rajmahal castle was once the royal city and palace of the ancient Indian Kings.

Oucha Castle

There are many little monkeys nearby.

Oucha Castle

The ancient castle of Jehangir Mahal was built by King bondela for the visit of the Mughal emperor. Three steps of different heights are used for horse riding, camel riding and elephant riding respectively.

Oucha Castle

The palace is an Islamic style building, surrounded by four square courtyards. There is a fountain in the courtyard, a mouth shaped building, and a small dome tower at each corner.

Oucha Castle

Each of the open flower windows in the cloister is carved out of a thin red sandstone.

Oucha Castle

The beautiful murals in the castle are still bright in color.

Oucha Castle

Take the train from here to Agra. Originally, I was worried that the trains in India were chaotic, but actually they were similar to those in China a few years ago. The railway station is relatively orderly.

Come to the railway station. The luggage had been taken away, and we didn't see them again until we got to the tour bus in Agra. All the luggage were numbered with chalk.

Zhanxi railway station, India

The rest room is divided into male guest, female guest, sleeper box and so on.

Zhanxi railway station, India

When I got on the bus, it was still full and clean, just like the express train in China, with power socket beside the seat.

Zhanxi railway station, India

Served food and water, non sealed packaging did not dare to eat ~ it is said that the taste is very good.

Zhanxi railway station, India

The most famous scenic spot in India is always a sea of people. It's foggy in the morning in winter, so there may be no chance to see the sunrise. It's foggy to look at the Taj Mahal from Fort Agra. The Taj Mahal's security inspection is very strict. Every sandwich and wallet of the bag will be opened to check. Food, water and even batteries are not allowed to be brought in. Some people will help to take photos. When they get out of the scenic area, they are ready to print one for 100 rupees.

When you enter the scenic area, you need to take a minibus.

Taj Mahal bus

Taj Mahal

There are three entrances to the Taj Mahal. The main entrance is a red sandstone building. There are 11 small domes at the front and rear ends of the top. Each dome represents one year, which adds up to the time spent building the Taj Mahal.

The main entrance of Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal tickets

Taj Mahal

Tagore described the Taj Mahal as "tear." on the face of eternity”。 I have seen the Taj Mahal in photos for countless times, and finally I have the chance to see its holiness and tranquility with my own eyes. Most Mughal rulers have high artistic talent. The most outstanding work of Shah Jahan is the Taj Mahal built for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra. The Taj Mahal was built between 1632 and 1654. When it was built, craftsmen from all over the country and Central Asia were recruited. The main architect is Isha Khan from Shiraz, Iran. Its architectural style combines elements of India, Persia and Islam.

Taj Mahal

Put on your shoe covers before you can approach the Taj Mahal. The arch is decorated with Koran calligraphy.

Taj Mahal

Mughal is a naturalist, they think that flowers are the symbol of heaven, so flower patterns are widely used in the Taj Mahal buildings. The details of the flowers and leaves are inlaid.

Taj Mahal

The interior of the mausoleum uses the art of pietra There are all kinds of gems on the marble surface, but some of them are poached by bad people

Taj Mahal

There are two as like as two peas on both sides of Taj Mahal, one of which is a mosque, the other is just a symmetry consideration.

Taj Mahal

Under the reputation of the Taj Mahal, Fort Agra, only 15 minutes away, seems to know less. Agra Fort has a history of more than 400 years. Because it was built with red sandstone, it is also called Red Fort. It was listed in the world cultural heritage in 1983. There is an octagonal pavilion in the castle where Shah Jahan missed his dead wife after he was imprisoned by his son.

Fort Agra was built on a hill on the Bank of the Yamu river.

Agra Fort

Beautiful sculpture - at first glance, I always think it's wood carving. Only when I feel it can I confirm that it's really stone carving. Amazing!

Agra Fort

Anguri Bagh garden was the vineyard of the royal family. Shah Jahan is in love with white marble and paints the red sandstone here white.

Agra Fort

Gorgeous shish Mahal used to be the dressing room for the ladies.

Agra Fort

This octagonal pavilion is musamman Burj is where Shah Khan was imprisoned. It was here that he looked at the Taj Mahal not far away and missed his dead wife.

Agra Fort

The Taj Mahal is visible in the fog.

Agra Fort

Also known as the city of victory, it was built between 1571 and 1585. During the reign of Akbar the great, it was once the capital of the Mughal Dynasty for a short time. Later, it was abandoned because of the water problem. The most interesting thing is that although he believes in Islam, he built three distinctive dormitories for three wives with different religious beliefs. The castle was listed as a world cultural heritage site in 1983.

Come here and you'll see panch Mahal。 This is a five story building with 84 columns on the ground floor and a dome Pavilion on the top. This is the cool place for Akbar the great, the queen and her maidservant at night.

Fatah buergeri City

The diwan-i-khas on the right is the place where Akbar the great used to meet distinguished guests and foreign envoys. Ankh on the left Micholi means labyrinth, but some archaeologists say it's a treasure room, because there are sea monsters carved on the beams and columns, which symbolize the protection of treasure.

Fatah buergeri City

Beautiful pool (Anup) Talao) is a place for singing and dancing. In the rear is diwan-khana-i-khas, the private living palace of Akbar the great The grand hall, which once had a splendid golden roof, is a place for Akbar to rest at noon or at leisure, Equipped with imperial dining room and royal washing room.

Fatah buergeri City

Looking up, although the pattern on the external wall has been mottled and damaged, you can still imagine how magnificent it used to be.

Fatah buergeri City

The mosque includes the mausoleum of sharim chisti, an Islamic saint. If you have time, you can take a look. If you want to take off your shoes when you enter, someone at the door will help you to look at the shoes and give him 10 rupees when you come out. You need to wear a hat or a shawl to enter the mausoleum of Shalim chisti. If you are not prepared, someone will buckle something like a small broken vegetable basket (sweat ~) on your head. Of course, you also want a tip.

The red sandstone is decorated with white marble and surrounded by stone column corridors, which combines the traditional architectural style of Persia and India.

Mosque of agragama

Inside the mausoleum of sharim chisti, there are many red ropes tied to the hollowed out windows. You can make a wish and tie your red rope.

Mosque of agragama

The unexpected surprise of the hotel - New Year's Eve - the first time to participate in such a lively new year's Eve activity.

Come to Jaipur on January 1, new year's day. Since it's a holiday, I'll see an army of people who are no inferior to our motherland.

Jaipur Street

Jaipur

Jaipur Street

Jaipur

The largest stone observatory in the world was built by Jaipur's Duke J. Singh II in 1728-1734. It's a very amazing place where the wisdom of our predecessors is. Although it's not big, people are stunned by all kinds of devices with different shapes.

Samrat Yantra is a huge sundial. It looks like a right triangle with a ladder leading to the top. Its highest point points to the north. There are four rows of window openings from top to bottom on the triangular wall. There are two arc sundials on both sides of the wall. The sunlight casts the shadow of the oblique side of the three-dimensional ruler onto the sundial, which shows the time at that time. The two sundials can observe the sun's running time in the morning and afternoon respectively.

Jantar Mantar Jaipur

Jai Prakash Yantra J. Singh made the instrument himself, which is divided into six marble slabs to check the movement of celestial bodies.

Jantar Mantar Jaipur

Nadivalya Yantra is a sundial composed of two large round stone plates, which is used to read the time. The one facing south is that the sun uses time in the southern hemisphere (from September 21 to March 21); The other one facing north is when the sun is in the northern hemisphere for the rest of the year (i.e. from March 21 to September 21).

Jantar Mantar Jaipur

This is the residence of successive princes of Jaipur. The current princes' family still lives in it. Some areas are open to museums, and shooting is forbidden in the museum.

Rajendra garrisoned by two elephants Pol door

Jaipur City Palace

In the private hall, there are two huge silver water jars, each of which is 1.6 meters high and weighs 345 kg. It was specially made when Prince Edward's coronation ceremony was held in London. It contains the holy water of Ganges River, which is specially used for bathing princes.

Jaipur City Palace

Beautiful courtyard pitam Niwas Chowk has four doors symbolizing the four seasons, and peacock door represents the rainy season. Now it is also open for weddings, banquets and other ceremonies.

Jaipur City Palace

The design of the hotel is very elegant.

Although the hotel is very good, you can see the refugee camp not far away from the restaurant. According to the guide, many of these are refugees from Bangladesh.

Jaipur

The palace of wind is very beautiful. Because of the time limit, I didn't have time to visit it. I'm very sorry. The lighting is more three-dimensional at night, and less impressive in the morning. From a door across the street, you can walk to the top floor and take a panoramic picture. Someone will guide you in and ask for a tip.

This is the most famous scenic spot in Jaipur. There are 953 honeycomb windows, which are exquisite and charming. The lighting is more three-dimensional at night, and less impressive in the morning.

Jaipur palace of wind

Palace of wind

Jaygal castle is located on the mountain behind amber castle. It has a military defense function. It has the largest wheeled cannon in the world. This place can be visited together with amber castle.

The tour bus stops here to exchange for a jeep, overlooking Fort Jaigarh and maota The reflection in Lake, due to the time limit, can't go to visit.

Jaipur jaygar Castle

jaigarh fort

Amber Fort is the old capital of Jaipur. It was built by Raja man Singh in 1592 and completed after 125 years. When the capital moved to Jaipur in the 18th century, the Amber Fort was abandoned. It's 11 kilometers drive from Nong Jaipur. You can see wild peacocks in the roadside woods along the way.

Lovely little squirrel in amber castle.

Amber Fort

Amber castle is built on the mountain. There are three ways to go up the mountain: walking, riding a jeep and riding an elephant. It is strongly recommended to ride an elephant up the mountain, you can walk through the gate, and the jeep seems to come up from the back path, so there is no scenery to see.

Amber Fort

Ganesh Pol is gorgeous. Built in 1640, it is an important passageway connecting the inner court of the imperial palace. There are small lattice windows carved on the second floor for the concubines to view, but they can't be seen from the outside.

Amber Fort

Sukh Niwas is the place where princes hold banquets and dances

Amber Fort

Jai Mandir (victory Hall) is located opposite the joy hall, separated by a geometric courtyard.

Amber Castle Mirror Palace

Amber Fort

The most brilliant one in amber castle is sheesh in victory hall MAHL's gone. This is the king's bedroom. The walls and ceiling of the whole hall are covered with patterns of gems and small glass lenses. If you light candles at night, it looks like thousands of lights around, creating a fairyland like world. Of course, we can only visit during the day and imagine the scene at night.

Amber Castle Mirror Palace

Amber Fort

The pink brick wall in this area is very beautiful, which is the back palace of amber castle. The twelve princesses and concubines of the prince lived here. There were 12 independent stairs leading to each room, but the rooms of the princesses and concubines could not communicate with each other. The concubines had to meet each other and get a central square, but the king could monitor the lives of all the concubines from the balcony on the second floor. The guide reminds us that we should try our best to go back the same way. Each passage of Amber Fort and up and down stairs form a big labyrinth.

Amber Fort

The castle is made of white stone, light yellow stone, rose red stone and pure white stone.

Amber Fort

The wild parrot stopped on the city wall.

Amber Fort

The cleaner in amber castle.

Amber Fort

At the end of the 18th century, the palace was built in the center of the lake by Prince anmel for summer. The palace is not open to the public. You can park on the road from Jaipur to amber castle and look far away from the lake.

In the morning, when you pass the palace of water, the backlight is strong. You can take photos only when you return to the city. From a distance, the palace seemed to be half submerged.

Jaipur water Palace

The palace of water, Jaipur

Many animals can be seen in the streets of Jaipur. Elephants, camels, horses and donkeys are laborers. A group of donkeys are coming.

Jaipur Street

Jaipur

Elephants also walk in the driveway. The elephant's face and buttocks are painted with beautiful patterns.

Jaipur Street

Jaipur

Camels carrying goods.

Jaipur Street

Jaipur

There are some beautiful designs on the back of the car. In India, the blaring of car horns must have something to do with such slogans.

Jaipur

The site where Gandhi's body was burned, on the banks of the Yamuna River, is now a small park and a mausoleum in memory of Gandhi. It's not a big place. It needs slippers near the monument.

Gandhi Mausoleum

In the center of the cemetery lies a black marble mausoleum, a square platform made of black marble, marking the site of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation after his assassination in 1948. In the middle of the platform is a torch, symbolizing the eternal spirit of Gandhi.

Gandhi Mausoleum

This is a modern building. It is a Bahai church chapel designed by Iranian architect falibuz sahba. Its Chinese translation is "Lingxi hall". Because its shape is like a blooming lotus, it is called Lotus Temple. The interior is very simple, with nothing but a row of white marble seats and a podium for the host. There are 1300 people sitting in it. People can meditate and have a pure and quiet feeling.

What a coincidence. From Chicago, Haifa, Israel to Delhi, India, this is the third time I have come into contact with Baha'i architecture. The building is 34.27 meters high and 74 meters in diameter. It is composed of three layers of petals. All made of white marble. Surrounded by large green lawns, palm trees and other tropical flowers and trees, the building and environment feel particularly harmonious.

Lotus Temple

From the Lotus Temple, I met a group of students. It is said that they were from a noble school for women.

Lotus Temple

You can have a look at the gate of India. It was originally the governor's office in the British colonial era, but it was changed into the presidential office after India's independence in 1947. A wide and straight road in front of the presidential palace leads directly to the Indian gate. Although the avenue is only tens of meters wide, there are many government agencies, such as the Ministry of foreign affairs and the Ministry of national defense.

The farthest is the presidential palace. The buildings on both sides of the avenue are symmetrical.

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Indian TV stations are recording news against this background.

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Passing by air force command.

Indian Air Force Command

Air force command, Delhi

The landmark building in Delhi was built to commemorate 90000 Indian and British soldiers who died in the first World War and Indian soldiers who died in the war between Britain and Afghanistan.

Because of the road closure, I took photos in a hurry. Under the three flags in the distance is the monument to the unknown soldier.

India Gate

The weather in Delhi is not much better than that in Shanghai. It's haze all morning. I'm really worried that the plane can't take off in time.

Delhi

Airport clearance is very strict, it took an hour to line up for security. Only ten minutes before boarding. Hurry to buy something at the end of the gift shop. People can't help but stop to listen to the sitar playing.

Delhi