Elephant Festival Louise & Stuart's Amazing India

Namaste,
The elephant festival show yesterday was wonderful! It was what we had missed last year and the thing that I had most wanted to see!
in India.
There were more than 100 elephants, all intricately painted and decorated, processing in a giant arena-like stadium. There were special canopied seats for the tourists....and there were hundreds and hundreds of people. There were also camels, oxen, Brahma bulls, dancing girls (some decorated with elaborate peacock costumes), monkey gods, and lord knows what else that I don't have time to mention. But the elephants... they were gigantic ...with the riders looking as if they could touch the sky. Some of the more outstanding had glitter and "sparkles" added to the paint....To this was added colorful fabrics all over the beasts.....the tusks...the ears.... The elephant polo match was cool too. Louise and Stuart Sims

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[ramdsil]

we love people like you, that bring india to the global scence. Indians as a people are very giving, and look forward to contribute to the global economy with our (outsourced)jobs lol, and at the same time be able to make india a strong and peaceful country, such that the other developing countries can take us as a model. Keep up the goodwork!

[portaltoindia]

We shall try....

Thanks for the great comments.

Stuart

Louise and Stuart

[pran93]

your videos are wonderfull.Eventhough I'm not in India I get the feel of India by seeing your videos.Tanq u for posting such videos

[portaltoindia]

Thanks a million.....

We are in India now! Why not come someday?

Stuart

Louise and Stuart

[mongoliaboy]

India is amazing and im happy that you got to see a land that takes a lifetime to travel through!!:) You got to see through the mystics of this amazing country!! Thanks for uploading!! Great Work and Smiles:) - Anish

[portaltoindia]

Thanks Anish

Your comments help keep us going...you know taking the film and editing etc.

Thanks again!

Louise and Stuart

[neerajvijay]

no other place on earth like INDIA... the land of extremes and mystery... luv the video... thnx

[kahina22]

amazing

[yourpaljc]

@portaltoindia - hi guys, thanks for the lovely video - I am taking my daughter to this festival from England in March & of course we are really excited! Any tips would be very much appreciated - anything we should consider? I imagine it is utter chaos getting in & out? Where would be the best place to try & sit? Should I worry about pickpockets? Did you manage not to get ill from bugs or food? Can you recommend a good mid price hotel in Jaipur? Many thanks! JC

[Indianmalujl]

Looks almost like trissur pooram in kerala.

[InfiniteWolfPack]

Very nice video !

[mongoliaboy]

india is incredible and im happy you got to experience some of it!!:)It takes a lifetime to truly understand the mystics of this great land!!Thanks for the great footage and nice editing!! Jai Hind!! I wish you have an awesome rest of the day! Smiles:)-Anish