Going there in summer was a challenge, to say the least. The bed, the wall, the water, the floor, everything is hot and it gets really uncomfortable. You would think that it gets a little cooler at night, but surprise surprise, it doesn't. So your best bet is to go in winter/autumn.

Sounds similar to where I live! Except it does cool down in the evening and at night, but if you go south a lil ways to Phoenix then it's hot as heck like that and still hot at night, the roads around here boil in the summer heat and you can literally cook food on them it's so hot. I used to like it when I was younger but these days I prefer the cooler temperatures.

The artistry in even the most simplest of things is just amazing. Not to mention how there are tons of places you can visit that offer a great view of the mountains and the small cities.

That's really cool! I can admire and appreciate that and you sure included some awesome pictures to illustrate that point!

If you're slow and socially insecure, trust me you don't wanna be in the middle of that crowd. There is absolutely no time to waste and there are often times when some people don't get enough water and have to ask for it from their neighbors after the truck has gone.

Dang... That sounds a bit rough... I sure am lucky I live in a place with a good supply of water, we have our own well and it's super clean and good quality and I'm very fortunate and grateful.

It's was so crazy to see how even after so many years, the place isn't free from scarcity of water. It made me realize how easy it is to forget or simply ignore that problems like this still exist in the world.

Yeah... I was just thinking how I really take it for granted sometimes. I need to focus on being more grateful and appreciative cause many people would really like to be in my situation. Right as I say that I hear someone turn on the hose to water plants and I just think... Man some people can't even get enough water but here people have so much they water gardens, and I'm not talking about food gardens that supply what we need, but just grass and flowers and stuff like that, that looks nice.

But it was so nice to see how people are always willing to help each other and somehow work things out. While urban cities have consumerism and convenience, these rural villages have culture and connections.

That's awesome... Even if they don't have enough of some things we have an abundance of at least they still have heart and their humanity which I think is super important and too often lacking in the industrialized world.

I couldn't bring myself to believe that this is the very place that my dad grew up in and spent all of his childhood. When I looked at the cracked walls inside, all I wanted to think was how beautiful this place must have been before it started falling apart.

That must have been quite an experience and a lot to think about!

I wish my grandparents didn't have to leave this place and I wish they do something about it. If they don't, it's only a matter of time before it comes apart completely and I honestly don't want that to happen.

I feel similar about my parent's house... Maybe someday if you get enough money and time you can try to do something about it?

Hundreds of devotees go there to pray every single day and if you're planning to stay for a little bit, the temple even provides rooms and you can book one at super cheap prices.

Good to know!

When I looked at these people living in such remote areas, I couldn't help but think of all the hard work they have to do just to survive. Even getting a bucket of water is a challenge in itself when you have to walk 10 kms in this scorching heat.

Jeez.. Once again feeling very grateful right now to live where I do.

It really makes me see the big picture about how even though we are developing fast as a civilization, we still have a long road ahead. Progress in urban cities will always be limited if these rural villages aren't helped first.

Some wise thoughts and good points there... The developing world still needs so much help, imagine if people spent less time watching TV and movies and playig video games and spent more time trying to help people who are still struggling so much? The world would be such a better place in my opinion.

Rajasthan is an absolutely beautiful place, but it's also true that parts of it are still far from the world that most of us live in today. Even though some states like Jaipur are making remarkable progress, there is still so much more that needs to be done.
Still, I'm happy to see how dearly the people there hold their culture and values and how they try to show their love for it in almost everything they do.
Experiencing their little inconveniences makes you appreciate life in a whole different way. No matter if you're visiting Rajasthan for the first time or revisiting it after 10 years like me, it's sure to make you wanting to come back.

Well said! And awesome job breaking it down. It was really fascinating and humbling to learn about Rajasthan and your thoughts and journey there. Money is certainly an issue for me right now but maybe someday in the future if that changes I can visit and see it for myself. Thanks for the excellent entry and for helping/reminding me put things into a better perspective.

PS... Your competitor in the tie breaker round got his entry in, but it was I think 5 days past the deadline of when he was supposed to. I feel like I should ask you what you think about that? Do you want to give him a pass and let him continue on normally? Or do you want to object and think he should be disqualified from that round? Usually, we do a vote on these kinds of things, but I think the direct competitor has the biggest say, and if you're okay with him continuing then we will let him, and if you're not okay with it... We probably won't and you'll likely get an automatic win for that round.