The document discusses Rajasthan, India, known as the "Land of Kings". It highlights some of Rajasthan's famous forts including Chittorgarh, Ranthambore, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Amer, and Jaisalmer. It also discusses themes prevalent in Rajasthani folktales such as pride, spirituality, sacrifice, and values. The document provides examples of famous folktales and how their stories are depicted through dance, instruments, and puppetry. It also lists some of Rajasthan's major fairs and festivals celebrated throughout the year.

1. Rajasthan: Land of Kings!

2. Forts in Rajasthan
Chittorgarh Ranthambore Udaipur
Jodhpur Amer Jaiselmer
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3. Can you guess this world famous fort?

4. Rajasthan
 By area: largest state in India
 Disperesed state in different regions
 Every regions has a major community
 Different folktales
 With few common themes
Can you guess those themes?
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5. Themes
 Pride/Honor
 Spirtiuality
 Sacrifice
 Values
 Religious
and .... bit of romanticism
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6. Real stories
 Queen Padmawati
 Bishnoi community

7. Famous folktales
 Veer Tejaji
 Dhola maaru
 Kal- bheru
 Gadiya Luhar
 Eloji

8. Depiction of stories
 Dance: Kalbelia, Kachi ghodi
 Swang/Bahrupiya
 Instruments: Algooja, Mohan Veena
 Kathputli: Puppets
... And with some music
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9. Fairs & Festivals
 Dusshera
 Holi
 Gangaur
 Teej
 Urs in Ajmer
 Pushker
 Kite festival
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10. In popular culture
 Films: Paheli, Jodha Akbar, Sholay, Dor, Border
 Serials: Balika Vadhu (latest)
 Mr. Rajasthan
 Desert safari
 Palace on Wheels
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11. Padharo Mahrein des!!
Thanks!!
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12. Refrences
 www.wikipedia.org
 Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation
 www.merikahani.org