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The Umaid Bhawan Palace was built, between 1928 and 1943, for H.H. Maharaja Umaid Singh ji. Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest private residences in the world - set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens. Yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale, in the fashionable Art Deco Style of that time. After 15 years in construction, the 347 - room palace was finally completed in 1943 - and has served as the principal residence of the Jodhpur royal family since. It was designed by renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the palace is a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. Its majestic 105 - foot high cupola is influenced by the Renaissance, while the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. The lavish interiors with gilt furniture and elegant artwork follow the Art Deco style, complemented by the exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
The Umaid Bhawan Palace was built, between 1928 and 1943, for H.H. Maharaja Umaid Singh ji. Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India and one of the largest private residences in the world - set amidst 26 acres of lush gardens. Yellow sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale, in the fashionable Art Deco Style of that time. After 15 years in construction, the 347 - room palace was finally completed in 1943 - and has served as the principal residence of the Jodhpur royal family since. It was designed by renowned Edwardian architect Henry Lanchester, the palace is a blend of eastern and western architectural influences. Its majestic 105 - foot high cupola is influenced by the Renaissance, while the towers draw inspiration from Rajput tradition. The lavish interiors with gilt furniture and elegant artwork follow the Art Deco style, complemented by the exotic murals of the self-exiled Polish artist Stefan Norblin. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
With interesting regional and individual variations, the turban worn by the Indian male is much more than a headgear. Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Wangdu Phodrang. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang.
Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
Wangdu Phodrang.
Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
See photo in original gallery.
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