Elephant Festival 2009, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Mar 2009

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Chaugan Stadium with the City Palace seen at the back in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. 10th March, 2009.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Street scene in Jaipur. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Street scene in Jaipur. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Street scene in Jaipur. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Street scene in Jaipur. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Right of way on the streets of Jaipur. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Might is right! Street scene in Jaipur. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Heading to the Chaugan Stadium venue. Street scene in Jaipur. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Chaugan Stadium with the City Palace seen at the back in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Decorated Elephants. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

The Elephants roll in for the prize distrbution. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Decorated Elephants. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Decorated Elephants. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Decorated Elephants. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Decorated Elephants. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

One of the performer busy on her mobile phone before the start of her show. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Candid portrait of the performers at Elephant Festival 2009 which was being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Performers at the Festival. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

One of the performer busy on her mobile phone before the start of her show. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

One of the performer busy on her mobile phone before the start of her show. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

One of the performer busy on her mobile phone before the start of her show. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

One of the performer busy on her mobile phone before the start of her show. Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Candid portrait of one of the male performers at Elephant Festival 2009 which was being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Elephant Festival 2009 being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Candid portrait of the performers at Elephant Festival 2009 which was being celebrated in Jaipur on 10th Mach 2009. The elephant festival, Jaipur (Hindi: जयपुर),, is one of the most fascinating events organized in Rajasthan. This one day event coincides with Holi, the Indian festival of colors. The handlers or mahouts decorate their elephants in regal attire, and make them walk in procession at the start of the day. The procession heads to the Chaugan, the vast ground in Jaipur where this festival is hosted. The procession is watched by thousands of tourists and locals. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.