Amber Fort…

Posted on February 18, 2015 by admin

Traveling in India (Photo: Emily O'Dell)

While exploring India’s Amber Fort, I was drawn to the beautiful frescoes on the Ganesh Pol–the Ganesh Gate. This 17th century structure served as the entrance into the private palaces of the Maharajas. Above the doorway is a representation of the Hindu god Ganesh. From behind the gate’s latticed windows, women from the royal family could watch official palace functions taking place below…

Looking up (Photo: Emily O'Dell)

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