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Photographs by Palani Mohan Text by Paul Martin

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came upon these women in bright saris gathered at Jaipur's Temple of the Sun God, which is also known as the Monkey Temple," says the photographer. A sere desert state where browns dominate the colors of nature, Rajasthan seems to compensate with the radiant colors of saris and turbans, and buildings painted in rich hues. Even the most humble dwelling may be decorated with intricate designs, usually just before a local festival.

Read more about India in "Passages Through India," a special section in the November/December 2006 issue of National Geographic Traveler.

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