Bikaner

The 600-year-old Karni Mata Temple at Deshnoke, 30 km from Bikaner is dedicated to the patron goddess of the rulers of Bikaner. The temple, among the strangest in India, is not for the squeamish ... [full story]

The Camel Festival and Fair held in January is dedicated to the indispensable ‘ship of the desert’. The fair begins with a colourful procession of decorated camels followed by displays and the music and ... [full story]