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The columns of the Jain Temple by Keep Smiling
There are 1444 of them - no two are the same
Flags on the rooftop of the Jain Temple, Ranakpur by Keep Smiling
The swastika is an ancient sacred symbol of auspiciousness in the Hindu religions. The Nazis used the swastika as a symbol of an alleged Aryan race.
Inside the Jain Temple by Keep Smiling
A schoolgirl passes through the colonnaded walkway where the idols, in their individual rooms, can be viewed.
Jain Temple at Ranakpur by Keep Smiling
A view missed by tourists as it entails a climb up a dusty path away from the main temple complex.
The puja by Keep Smiling
Attaching head ornaments just prior to the puja ceremony
A traditional ceremony by Keep Smiling
Pintu gives a small fingerful of rice to his wife
Brother and sister by Keep Smiling
Pintu with his sister Purnima
Drum and cymbal by Keep Smiling
The rhythm of drum and cymbal were a constant feature of the night
Harmonium and drum by Keep Smiling
These were the quiet ones!
The traditional welcome by Keep Smiling
Pintu's sister Purnima awaits with her attendant Karuna
Mehndi on Rajshri's foot by Keep Smiling
I hadn't noticed it clearly before she sat down alongside Pintu.
Hunt the ring by Keep Smiling
The couple seemed to enjoy touching hands in search of the ring beneath the surface.
Today's turban by Keep Smiling
A colourful combination of blues, yellows and red - plus jewels (oh yes, they were real!).
Pintu buys back his shoes! by Keep Smiling
As it was simply a traditional joke, I believe the money was later returned to him by Rajshree's sister!