2. The culture of Rajasthan includes many artistic traditions that reflect the ancient Indian way of life. Rajasthan is also
called the "Land of Kings". It has many tourist attractions and facilities for tourists. This historical state
of India attracts tourists and vacationers with its rich culture, tradition, heritage, and monuments. It also has
some wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
More than 70% of Rajasthan is vegetarian, which makes it the most vegetarian state in India.
ABOUT THE CULTURE OF RAJASTHAN
3. The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur and the Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition.
Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Bhopa , Chang, Teratal , Ghinda , Kachchigghori, Tejaji, and Parth
dance are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads that relate heroic deeds
and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis (often accompanied by musical
instruments like dholak, sitar, sarangi, etc.) are also sung.
Kanhaiya Geet also sang in major areas of the east Rajasthani belt in the collection manner as the best source of
entertainment in the rural areas. Ghoomar folk songs, Mumal folk songs, Chirmi folk songs, and Jhorawa Folk
Songs are also notable.
MUSIC & DANCE
4. Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones, and handicrafts, as well as for its traditional
and colorful commonly balladsart. Rajasthani furniture is known for its intricate carvings and bright
colours. Block prints, tie and dye prints,Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints and Zari embroidery are
famous. Rajasthan is traditionally strong in textile products, handicrafts, gems and jewellery,
dimensional stones, agro and food products.The blue pottery of Jaipur is particularly noted. To
attract investment for the revival of traditional arts and crafts as well as the promotion of cultural
heritage, the first handicraft policy has been released in Rajasthan.
ARTS & CRAFT
5. There are many gupta and post-gupta era temples in rajasthan, after the 7th century, the architecture
evolved into a new form called the gurjara-pratihara style. Some famous temples of this style are temples
at osian, the kumbhshyama temple of chittor, temples at baroli, the somesvara temple at kiradu, the
harshnath temple in sikar, and the sahasra bahu temple of nagda. From the 10th century to the 13th
century, a new style of temple architecture was developed, known as the solanki style or
maru-gurjara style. The samadhishwar temple at chittor and the ruined temple
at chandravati are examples of this style.
TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE
6. The main religious festivals are deepawali, holi, gangaur, teej, gogaji, makar sankranti, and janmashtami as
the main religion is hinduism.
Rajasthan's desert festival in jaisalmer is celebrated once a year during winter. People of the desert dance and
sing ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. There are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk
performers. Camels play a prominent role in this festival.
FESTIVALS
