Experience The Intricate Culture of Rajasthan

Experience The Intricate Culture of RajasthanRajasthan is famous for its own architecture and Mughal era constructions which dotthe state and make it beautiful. To relive history of Rajputs and Mughals this Indianstate is must to visit. Known for its traditional dresses, dances, food, palaces, forts,forests and wild animals, Rajasthan has something to offer to everybody. TheAravalli Range in Rajasthan is one of the worlds oldest mountain ranges. The WorldHeritage Site, famous Keoladeo National Park is also situated here near Bharatpur inEastern Rajasthan along with the two famous national tiger reserves, Ranthamboreand Sariska Tiger Reserve.Rajasthan is rich in the culture of traditional dance, folk music, festivals, food. Thetwo internationally recognised dances, Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliyadance of Jaisalmer are the crown jewels of Rajasthan. Kathputali, Bhopa, Chang,Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchhighori, Tejaji are in the traditional culture. Folk songs likeBallads of usually heroic deeds and love stories are part of this richness along withsome bhajans and banis (devotional songs) with some musical instruments likedholak, sitar, sarangi. For tempting your pallete and satiating your hunger in theromantic desert, the state provides you mouth-watering cuisines like Dal churma, DalBatti, Mawa Kachori from Jodhpur, Alwar ka Mawa, Malpuas of Pushkar, Rasogullasof Bikaner, Jaipur Ghevar to name a few. Rajasthan celebrates its festivals with zealand zest in true Rajput style. Mainly Deepawali, Makar Sankranti, Holi, Gangaur,Teej, Gogaji and Janmashtami are festivals celebrated. Camels are great help and tothe beauty of festivals. Throughout the year people of Rajasthan remain preparingand organizing fairs with snake charmers, folk performers, puppeteers and acrobats.The famous Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is situatedin Ajmer. It has been a popular pilgrimage centre for the Muslims as well as Hindus.Never miss to visit the Pink City, Jaipur. It is named for the ancient houses made of apink hue dominated sand stone. While being in Ajmer, the white marble Bara-dari onthe Anasagar lake is must to see. Mount Abu, another spot in Rajasthan presentscontrast of British style bungalows and holiday lodges of the royals. It has a nationalwild life sanctuary nearby too. To see the religious places of Rajasthan you shouldnot miss to visit Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittor, Jaisalmer andKumbhalgarh, Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Lodarva Jain temples, BhandasarTemple of Bikaner, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near Udaipur.Also known as shopper’s heaven, Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-preciousstones and handicrafts. Offering different designs of jewellery and clothes makemarkets buzzed whole year. Due to the carvings and bright colours, Rajasthanihandicrafts are in demand. Famous for handicraft items like wooden furniture,carpets, blue pottery, its markets reflect the colorful Rajasthani culture. Mirror-workand embroidery clothes have their attraction from everywhere. An ankle length skirtand a short top, also known as a lehenga or a chaniya choli is a traditionalRajasthani female dress which one wishes to wear.

Being in Rajasthan is like a lot of places to explore and lot of shopping to do. It hasall that what a tourist wishes to have in a basket of his travelogue. Providingluxurious hospitality and comfort during stay, the hotels which are not less thanpalaces make you to fall in love with the culture of Rajasthan.Aalia Khan has deep interest in writing informative articles on Travel and tourismIndia. Also given her words to a portal for Viajes India where one can find info onViajes a la India and get the best packages for Viajes Rajasthan. Explore:-http://viajes-india.indianluxurytours.com/Word count= 563

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