Rajasthan, known as 'a land of kings,' is celebrated for its rich heritage and colorful culture, featuring folk music, dance, historical forts, and traditional cuisine. The state boasts famous cities such as Udaipur and Jaipur, each known for unique attractions like lakes and forts, alongside notable festivals. Additionally, Rajasthan is rich in minerals and offers a variety of activities, including desert safaris, wildlife tours, and exploring its diverse crafts.

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RAJASTHAN
“A land of kings”
Presented By-
KHINYA RAM
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2. Rajasthan is famous for-
 Rich heritage, Colourful culture
 Folk music & Folk dance
 Historical Forts, Temples & Palaces
 Fairs and Festivals
 Handicrafts, Textiles, traditional and colourful arts
 Traditional dresses
 Desi Food
 Lakes
 Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks
 Minerals
 Thar desert

3. Culture of Rajasthan
 The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert
safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it
a destination nonpareil.
 Rajasthan culture includes People, Folk Dances, Cuisines, Folk Music, Handicrafts,
Traditional Dresses, Festivals and Unforgettable history.
Folk Dances-
 Ghoomar Dance
 Kalbeliya Dance - recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
 Gher Dance
 Kathputli
 Bhavai Dance
 Chari or Pot Dance
 Terah Tali
 Dandiya
 Kachchhi Ghori

4. Folk Music and Song -
 Pabuji Ki Phach
 Maand
 Panihari
 Epic ballads tell of heroes like Devnarayan Bhagwan, Gogaji, Ramdeoji, Pabuji and Tejaji.
 Kuchamani Khayal
 Maach,
 Tamasha,
 Rammat,
 Nautanki and Raasleela
Folk Musical Instruments-
 Stringed Instruments:- Ektara, Morchang, Sarangi, Rawanhattha, and Kamayacha.
 Percussion Instruments:- Nagaras, Dhols, and Damrus in all sizes and shapes.
 Flutes and Bag Pipes:- Poongi, Algoza, Tarpi, Been, Bankia, and Shehnai.
 Traditional Instruments:- Baara, Jantar, Ghoralio, Thali, Garasiyas, Jaltall.

5. Cuisines-
Dishes-
 Daal, Bati & Churma
 Gatte ki Sabji
 Rajasthani Kadi
 Bajre ki roti
Sweets-
 Ghewar & Sattu
 Mishri Mawa
 Mawa Kachori
 Badam Ka Halwa
 Besan ki Barfi
Others-
 Ker Sangri
 Lahsun ki Chutney
Daal, Bati & Churma Ghewar
Ker Sangri Mishri Mawa

6. Tourism of Rajasthan

7.  Udaipur- “The City of Lakes”
 Jaipur- “The Pink City”- recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Centre .
 Jodhpur- “The Sun City or The Blue City”
 Jaisalmer- “The Golden City”
 Bikaner- “The Love for Handicrafts”
 Chittorgarh- “The place of Pride”
 Pushkar- “The Holy City”
Cities known for -
Sun City or Blue City Golden City Pink City City of Lakes

8. Historical Forts and Palaces-
Forts-
Palaces-
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur Amber Fort, Jaipur Ranthambore Fort, Sawai Madhopur
City Palace, Jaipur Jal Mahal, Jaipur Lake Palace, Udaipur Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

9. Fairs and Festivals-
 Pushkar Camel Fair
 Elephant Festival, Jaipur
 Desert Festival, Jaisalmer
 Camel Festival, Bikaner
 Kite festival, Jodhpur
 Gangaur
 Teej
 Gogaji fair
 Makar Sankranti
 Janmashtami
Camel Festival Kite festival Gangaur

10. UNESCO World Heritage Sites-
 Hill forts -
 Chittorgarh Fort
 Kumbhalgarh
 Gagron Fort
 Amber Fort
 Jaisalmer Fort
 Ranthambhore Fort
 The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
 Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur
 Jaipur City as World Heritage Centre
 Kalbeliya Dance as Intangible Cultural Heritage

11. Activities To Do in Rajasthan-
 Camel Riding
 Elephant Riding
 Desert Safari
 Forts and Palaces
 Boating
 Spirituality
 Wildlife & Eco-Tour
 Get A Spooky Feeling
 Shopping
 Folk Music & Dance
 Rajasthani Cuisine

12. Minerals
 Rajasthan is mineral rich state of India.
Mainly deposits minerals-
 Lead-Zinc-Silver Mineral
 Tungsten
 Limestone
 Gold
 Beryllium
 Asbestos
 China clay
 Gypsum
 Vermiculite
 Wollastonite