More Holi Photos, Jaipur

7:30 a.m. March 12th, 2009
Jaipur

I leave in minutes to Jodhpur. Here are a few more shots from Holi yesterday in Jaipur, caption-free because I'm almost out the door to catch darshan at Sri Govind Devji temple before hitting the big road.

A Few Holi Photos

9 p.m. Tuesday March 10th, 2009
Holi in Jaipur

Well, this afternoon I finally took Rob down to the Govind Devji temple complex; we missed darshan but we did catch a little arti at a small temple nearby, and wandered around the outskirts a little bit and soaked up a bit of early Holi energy. Not tons of colors, but saw a couple of rowdy moments on the street and a bunch of friendly faces.

Here’s a few photos to enjoy...

Happy Holi!

Devotees at Govind Dev ji temple in Jaipur (2008)

March 10th, 2009
Jaipur

OK, today begins Holi, the spring festival of color. Beautiful when organic and soulful, boundary-busting and edgy unto dangerous when frolicked in as an excuse for alcohol and violent carousing, this festival goes way back to the time of Lord Krishna and beyond. I've tasted Holi while flying low over the festival fires burning every few blocks in Mumbai, and at homes and ancient temples in Rajasthan, over several years. It's a trip--America's got nothing like this--although I suppose Hallowe'en captures a small bit of its zany spirit.

I'm not sure how much I'll get out today into the madness--but in the meantime, here’s a shot from last year’s Holi time at the radiant Shree Govind Dev ji temple in the center of the Pink City…

Also, I found this blog through Varun responding to my own; a little rap and a couple funky pics about this crazy Holi color festival here in India:

http://varunwithu.blogspot.com/2009/02/holi-phagwa-doljatra-2009.html

Happy Holi!