Caption: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India - Apr 2003. An elephant trainer and his decorated steed wait to take part in the ceremony for the featival of Gangua
Caption: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India - Apr 2003. An elephant trainer and his decorated steed wait to take part in the ceremony for the featival of Ganguar, a procession leading from the City palace in Jaipur and as compliments of the Maharaj of Jaipur. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, wife of Krishna and known as one of the nine ideal wives, Ganguar is the festival of fertility. During the festival, girls over the age of seven worship clay or wooden images, preparing themselves for their role as wives and mothers. After the festival the dolls are thrown into moving water, apparently assuring fertility and a prosperous love life. Credit: Leisa Contact: Legal Notice: Any use of this picture is subject to a license agreement entered into by the user and AsiaWorks Photography Ltd. All other rights reserved. Any re-use and redistribution of this image is prohibited. For sales enquiries regarding any additional use of this or other pictures from AsiaWorks Photography please contact
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