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January 20th 2009
Published: January 29th 2009
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We've checked out of our cute little heritage hotel and head to Ranakpur, site of the largest Jain temple. It is carved in marble in 1439 AD and contains over 1,400 carved columns.


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Our DriverOur Driver
Our Driver

Driving over the mountains to Ranakpur was a breeze with our great driver, Nanu
Jain TempleJain Temple
Jain Temple

The Jain's most important temple
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Temple Columns

A few of the 1400 columns in the temple
Road to JodhpurRoad to Jodhpur
Road to Jodhpur

After the Jain Temple, we continue the drive to Jodhpur. We pass by women carrying firewood
JodhpurJodhpur
Jodhpur

After arriving in Jodhpurm we tour the market
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Sunset Jodhpur

Clocktower with the Fort in the background


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