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This temple is not dedicated to gods, but to little cute looking animals in the next photo.

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The temple is home for a couple of thousands rats, which are worshiped and they enjoy peaceful heaven on Earth. Pilgrims and temple-keepers feed them all the time.

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Only one white rat can be found in the entire temple. If you manage to find it (it hides normally), you have a right to express a wish.

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People in Rajasthan put on bright and live-coloured clothes.

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Jaisalmer-golden city, situated in the middle of a desert. The stone's colour shows, where the adjective 'golden' comes from.

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Sand dunes as an introduction to Thar desert.

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I afforded a two-days long camel safari. My guide cooked rice, spicy vegetables and baked chapati. We spent one night sleeping outside on the sand without a tent. The night was windy and in the morning I woke up bellow 10cm-sand layer. It took me another week to get rid of stones from my ears, nose and clothes.

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Travelling on roofs is quite common in India, although not allowed. Buses are normally full and at least it's not so hot on the top.

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Jodhpur is known as a blue city due to many houses painted by blue colour. The marble memorial in front is dedicated to local Maharaja and was built in 1899. Fort Meherangarh behind on the hill.

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The holy town Pushkar, where meat and eggs are banned. Actually it's not so strict since you can find even alcohol (not on public places). There is a temple on the hill behind with excellent views over the lake and landscape.

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The only temple in the world dedicated to god Brahma.