The Taj Mahal (I)

The unforgettable Taj Mahal which was built beginning in 1631 as a memorial to the Emperor Shah Jahan's recently deceased wife.

The Taj Mahal (II)

This shows one of the arches of the Taj Mahal and the area of inlaid colorful stones above it.

The Taj Mahal (III)

Another image of the Taj's architecture with a corner of the building captured with its decorative small tower, caligraphy and inlaid colorful design above an arch.

The Taj Mahal (IV)

This is a close up image showing some of the carved details in the exterior of the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal (IV)

A side view of the Taj Mahal seen through the doorway of another building in the Taj Mahal's group of buildings, the Jawab.

At The Temples Of KhaJuraho

This is some of the temples of Khajuraho which were built roughly 1000 years ago. Their carvings, many of which are erotic, are supposed to be among the finest temple art in the world,

The Pilgrim

A pilgrim at the temples of Khajuraho in India which were built in about 1000 AD. This man, a pilgrim, volunteered to pose for pictures and refused any payment, saying that it was his gift to visitors from far away.

A Shop In Varanasi

This is a man in his shop in the city of Varanasi during the evening. This shop is typical of thousands of shops that line streets in India's cities.

Women's Clothing For Sale

Women's clothing displayed beside the street for sale in the evening in the city of Varanasi.

Vegetables For Sale

In the evening in the city of Jaipur a man has found an empty spot and set up a vegetable stand on the street.

Amber Fort

This is a view from the walls of the massive Amber Fort near Jaipur in India.

The Mahouts Wait

Mahouts (elephant drivers) wait their turn to take tourists to the Amber Fort which is on a hilltop high above this scene in Rajastan, India.

Portrait Of A Mahout

A mahout (elephant driver) waits on his elephant to take tourists to the Amber Fort which is on a hilltop above him in Eastern Rajastan, India.

Mahouts At Work

Mahouts guide their elephants up and down the hill to the Amber Fort while carrying tourists.

At Work In The Amber Fort

A woman sweeps while a man hoses down steps behind her in the courtyard of the Amber Fort of Rajastan, India.

Decorating The Amber Fort

A decorated arch above a doorway in the Amber Fort.

In The Amber Fort

This is an image of the architecture of the Amber Fort which shows the designs of an area of the ceiling and walls of one of its rooms. This room, Sheesh Mahal, has many tiny mirrors in its walls and ceiling meant to reflect candlelight.

The View From The Agra Fort

The Agra Fort is a massive fort and palace near the Taj Mahal. This image shows the area of the fort where the Emperor who built the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan, was imprisoned after he was overthrown by his son. From this area the deposed Shah could gaze at the Taj Mahal which can be seen in the middle background in this image.