Mojris are handcrafted footwear that the Mugal rulers to Jaipur city and India. These leather sandals are intricately embroidered with cotton threads and look very pretty because they are very colorful. They go best with traditional Indian attires.
Tag: Jaipur
Tangy Memories
Chana jor garam is a ‘fast-food’ made from cooked chick-peas that are flattened, fried, and seasoned with rich and tangy spices. It is served with chopped onions, tomatoes, fresh coriander, chaat masala and topped with lemon juice. It was on my must-have list when ever we took a trip to the beach. Being a…
The Shy Bride
“My feelings are too loud for words and too shy for the world.” ~ Dejan Stojanovic If you have ever been to Jaipur, these lovely Kathputlis (string puppets), are everywhere. The most popular kind of puppetry in India, the word kath means wooden, putla is a lifeless doll. These single-string marionette based shows are a…
How Much Is Too Pink?
The Hawa Mahal, or Wind Palace, is one of the most famous monuments in the Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The Jharokas or colourful window panes have an amazing effect on when you walk inside the majestic palace. But when night falls, the windows look even more magnificent from the outside. Wonder what stories these…
Colourful Rajasthan
Rajasthan as a state has the most colourful cities in all of India. Jaipur is known as the pink city, Udaipur is the white city, Jodhpur is blue, and Jaisalmer is golden hued. Houses in the old days used to have uniform hues, which is what earned these cities colour-coded names. Can you guess which…
Rise and Fall of the Meenas
If you ever visit the Amer Fort or Amer Palace, you cannot miss this stunning temple ruins standing awkwardly yet with pride in a seemingly modern setting. The temple has an amazing story too. Originally created by Raja Alan Singh Chanda, the Meena king belonging to the Matsya clan, the temple is erected for Goddess Amba whom they…
Live Life King Size
An extension of the City Palace, Jaipur, this building is open to tourists. There are several exhibits on display that show you things that the kings collected over the years. There is an Egyptian exhibit, some Korean tea sets, and a lot of interesting things to look out for, like weapons and armor. There are two huge…
Fit For A King!
This is the palace within City Palace, Jaipur is where the current king of Jaipur (12-year-old, Padmanabh Singh, the grandson of former Maharaja Bhawani Singh) resides with his family. While this part of the Palace is off-limits to the public, you can pay up Rs 2,500 (a bit more if you are a non-Indian) and check…
Being Fair and Just
The Jaipuri Kings were said to be very peace-loving and fair rulers. This monument looks like the one used to collect taxes, but is a bit different in terms of styling and detailing. The monument reflects of both Mughal and Rajasthani cultures, as the kings had an agreement with the Mughal kings so they inhibited amicably.
Paying Your Dues
I rediscovered my photo album from Jaipur, and here are a few gems. The monument here is from the Amer Palace in the lovely Pink City in Rajasthan. This is where the Kings would collect Laagan or taxes from the commoners, who were mostly peasants. The place is often used to film Bollywood movies, with a popular song called Mere…
Snapshots of my World 