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Blue City of Jodhpur...view from the fort  
   

Blue City of Jodhpur...view from the fort

Traditionaly, the blue color signified the color of Brahmin, but today, many people in the area use color as it is thought to be an effective mosquito repellent.
Jodhpur

September 15th 2005
First, let me thank Scottie B for recommending I visit Jodhpur. I was going to bypass this town and head straight to Jaislamer but I'm happy I did not. Second, after a rough beginning, I have come to love this foreign land called India. It is truly a magical place with gracious people, rich history, delicious foods and an unexplainable force that invades your body and lifts your spirit. Sure ... read more
Asia » India » Rajasthan » Jodhpur

Indian Flag The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more
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