Romantic view, moghul style.

One of the most beautiful features of historical India is the archway and we saw it in many different renditions, all of them graceful and romantic.

Outdoors….

and also

Indoors. Aren’t the scallops lovely?

Each one evoked a long ago time when maharajahs really ruled….

and had palaces so exotic and luxurious that they still stand the test of time. Upon walking through an old archway I could put myself back in that time, instantly. These are Hindu style.

In Agra. Moslem-style.

Such grace.

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Like a dream, it appeared in front of us in the fog, a monument to love.

Fatehpur Sikri sandstone palace

Sandstone is a lovely pink, adding to the enchanted feel of a palace.

Something about those keyhole arches.

Beautiful. Evocative. Close your eyes….are you there?

Same palace.

Notice anything unusual?

Jaipur, my favorite city in India

I love the elegant craftsmanship.

City Palace, Udaipur

I love color, in all its forms.

City Palace in Udaipur

Like a keyhole. City Palace again.

I never tired of them.

And more

Serene.