Jaipur’s Elephant Festival

Saturday, 28th January 2012 - 12:50
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The gentle magnificence of elephants has long held a special place in Indian society. It's hardly surprising that elephants became symbols of royalty in Indian culture and that the animal is associated with a number of different festivals. The Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India.

The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful procession of bedecked elephants. The owners proudly embellish their elephants with vibrant colors and heavy jewellery. (...)

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