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  1. Parts of Ranakpur Jain Temple interior were lit by the direct afternoon sunbeams, when I was there. And I was hunting for the spots where fragments of carvings were in the light contrasting with much darker surrounding.

    More: buff.ly/AMItTQ7

    And yes, it is one of my favourite places among many jewels of #Rajasthan in #India.

    #architecture #indianart #photography #chasinglight #chasingthelight #photographyistheart #travelphotography #religion #jainism

  2. 'A Glimpse of the Loved One'.
    c1750 CE #Rajput #IndianMiniaturePainting from #Bundi #Rajasthan #India from #EdwinBinney collection now at San Diego #Museum of #Art USA

    The #Nayika is taking care of her dress so that her lover will be pleased when he sees her. But, the 'Peeping Tom' is already watching her.
    The theme is derived from the love-play between Lord #Krishna & Radha in which the mischief reflects the all-seeing nature of the #Hindu God.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianMythology #IndianHistory

  3. A rare & early #Rajput painting from #Bundi #Rajasthan now at Metropolitan #Museum of #Art (The MET) USA.

    This c1680 AD #Rajasthani #IndianMiniaturePainting of a #Nayika 'Bathing & Ornamenting herself before her meeting with her Lover' is from a #Ragamala series (Garland of Melodies) titled 'Vilaval Ragini'.

    #IndianHeritage #IndianClassicalMusic #Heritage #History #Paintings #Museums #IndianHistory #Heritage #Music

    #GoodMorning @pvonhellermannn and everyone else.
    Have a great day ahead.