Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area. It has a rich history and culture as evidenced by its many forts and palaces. Some significant festivals in Rajasthan include the Pushkar Camel Fair, Karni Mata Fair, and Gangaur Festival. Rajasthani cuisine is known for being hardy and flavorful using ingredients like coconut, chilies, and vinegar. The state has several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that are home to species like the tiger and great Indian bustard.

4. Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 bc.
Rajasthan is the largest state of the republic of india by area.
It is known as the 'land of palaces and forts.
Rajasthan was formed on 30 march 1949 .
The magic of rajasthan is unequalled in the world for, its rich heritage,
colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush
forests culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife.

5. Rajasthan is known for his great history and called as “the land of kings”.
Rajasthan has a rich and colourful history that makes it one of the most
admired tourist destinations in india.
Many rulers came here , establish their empire and lost away.
As the time changes, rajasthan finally settled for a long and lasting reign under
the colourful and vibrant rajputs.
The home of the heroic rajputs known for their bravery and loyalty, rajasthan is
said to have been a region where human settlement dated back to the early
historical period.

6. Pushkar Camel Fair:
 The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the largest in
India the only one of its kind in the entire world.
SHEETLA MATA FAIR:
Sheetla Mata, the goddess of small pox.
Religious People and devotees believe that
epidemics spread because of the wrath of Sheetla
Mata and hence they worship her and make
offerings so that she may be pacified.
SAWAN TEEJ FESTIVAL:
 On this day, women and young girls , offers
prayers to Goddess Parvati for well being of
their husbands.
 ‘Ghevar and Feeni’ is the main Teej sweet of
the season.
 Festivals and fairs are a part of life in the state as well as in the desert. Some of
them are mentioned above.
Ghevar
Feeni
Camel
racing

7. GOGAJI FAIR :
Gogaji fair is held in the memory of a popular hero of the area who is known as goga veer among the
hindus and jahar peer among the muslims.
Staunch believers have faith that invoking gogaji will help to cure a snake bite or other diseases.
KARNI MATA FAIR :
Karni mata was an ascetic who led a righteous life dedicated to the service and upliftment of the poor and
downtrodden of all communities. The foundation of deshnok was laid by her .
The karni mata fair is held in her honour.

8. GANGAUR FESTIVAL:
Gangaur is one of the most important local festivals in rajasthan.
o“Gan” is a synonym for lord shiva and “gaur” stands for goddess parvati, the
heavenly consort of lord shiva.
oGangaur is a symbol of conjugal and marital happiness.
DESERT FESTIVAL:
The very rich and colourful rajasthani folk culture is on show here for three days.
Rajasthani men and tall beautiful women dressed in their bright costumes dance and sing
lingering ballads of valour, romance and tragedy.

9. Kite Festival is a popular festival of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
People make most out of the festival by flying kites for the whole day.
Celebrated on the eve of Holi, in the month of March, this festival features Elephant Polo
and Elephant Dance. The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful procession of bedecked
elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers.
Elephant polo, Elephant race, the tug-of-war between Elephant and 19 men and women
are the featured events of the festival.

10. Music and dance:
• Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions .
• The ghoomar dance from udaipur and kalbeliya dance of jaisalmer
have gained international recognition. They are the exports of the
culture of rajasthan.
• Aendoni and gorbandh are famous genre of folk songs in the state.

11.  Kathputali , Chang , Teratali, Ghindar, Tejaji etc. Are the
examples of the traditional rajasthani culture.
 Besides there is also the apparently dangerous fire dance,
where the dancers dance with the music of the drum beats, on
the bed of burning coals.

12. The Architecture of Rajasthan
• They are fine examples of the architectural brilliance of the state of Rajasthan.
• Forts and Palaces
The architecture is basically secular and draws a lot of inspiration from the Mughals,
while latter day architecture also embraces European interiors.
• These structures encompass palaces, temples , gardens ,chatris etc. arts for display
and parades.
• Jaigarh Fort :
• It is also known as the fort of victory.
• This fort of victory was built in 1726 by maharajah Jai Singh.

13. • Amber fort : Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu
and Muslim (Mughal) elements.
Chittorgarh Fort : it is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of
Rajasthan.
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14. • Mehrangarh Fort :
• It one of the largest forts in india.
• The museum in the mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in
rajasthan.
• Nahargarh Fort:
• Nahargarh is also called the hunting residence of maharajas.

15. Umaid Bhawan Palace :
• Jaisalmer Fort:
• It is one of the largest forts in the world.
• The jaisalmer fort, known as sonar quila or the golden fort.

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17. Guru Shikhar
• Guru Shikhar, a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet
(1722 meters), is the highest point in rajasthan.

18. Temples in Rajasthan
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• Brahma Temple in Puskar
• Brahma temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near pushkar lake.
• This is the only temple in the world where lord brahma - creator of the universe, is worshipped.
There are very few temples for brahma, this being one of the holiest one.

19. Dilwara Jain Temples
 Dilwara temples are one of the finest jain temples & many even consider them architecturally
superior to the taj mahal.
 Built between 11th & 13th century, the most outstanding feature are its exquisite carvings in
marble.

21. Ranakpur Jain Temples
• The Ranakpur Jain Temples command huge respect from the
Jain community worldwide.
• Built during the rule of rana kumbha, these temples have
included ranakpur in the list of five main pilgrim
destinations of jains in india.
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22. •
• Govind Devji Temple:

23.  A majority of population in rajasthan reside in villages.
 The jat and gujar are among the largest agricultural
communities.
 Being the origin of the famous folk arts and crafts of the
state, the rural settings are home to the most warm-
hearted people and peaceful surrounding.
 Rajput - Born to the Sword
 The Rajputs though represent only a small proportion of
the population and are the most influential section of the
people in Rajasthan.
 Brahmins
 They were priests in the temples, and performed the
complex rituals.
 Muslim Settlers
 The muslims came to rajasthan as invaders, and therefore
found little to entice them to stay here.
 The Muslims form less than 10% of the population and
most of them are Sunnis.
 Marwaris and the Jains
 there were two mercantile communities in Rajasthan, the
Marwaris and the Jains.

24. • The main written and spoken language is Hindi and
rajasthani.
• Rajasthani language consists of five prime dialects i.e.
Marwari, Dhundhari, Mewari, Mewati and Hadauti.
• Today hundreds of poets and writers are writing in
Rajasthani.
• Folk literature in Rajasthani is varied and rich and
consists of songs, tales, sayings, riddles and folk-plays
popularly known as khyals.

25. Rajasthan Cuisine
Cooking and Food
• Rajasthan is known for tough people and tough food.
• Rajasthani food that could last for numerous days could be
consumed without even heating.
• The rajasthani food is rich, tangy and strongly flavored by
coconut, red chilies and vinegar.
• A favorite sweet dish called lapsi which is prepared with
broken wheat (dalia) sautéed in ghee and sweetened.
• Perhaps the best known rajasthani food is the combination
of dal, bati and churma .
• In addition, each region is distinguished by its popular
sweet - mawa kachori from jodhpur, alwar ka mawa,
malpuas of pushkar, rasogullas of bikaner, jaipur ghevar just
to name a few.
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Rasogullas and Malpuas

26. • The current government
in Rajasthan is that of
Indian National Congress.
• The current Government
of Rajasthan Chief
Minister is Ashok Gehlot.

27.  There are four national park and wildlife
sanctuaries in rajasthan, named as
 Ranthambore National Park :
 It is located in sawai madhopur, is one of the
finest tiger reserves in the country which became
a part of project tiger in 1973.
 Desert National Park :
 The desert national park, jaisalmer is an
excellent example of the ecosystem of the thar
desert, and its diverse fauna .
 Great indian bustard, blackbuck, chinkara,
desert fox, etc. Can be easily seen here
 Keoladeo National Park of bharatpur .
 Sariska Tiger Reserve of alwar.

28. Flora and fauna
• State Bird :
• Godawan is the state bird of rajasthan.
• Godawan’s scientific name is great india
bustard [gib].
• This bird is among the heaviest of the
flying birds.
• State Animal:
• Chinkara is the state animal of rajasthan.
• Chinkara’s scientific name is antelope.
• Chinkara’s goes height about 65 cm and
weighs up to 25 kgs.
• Their diet contains vegetation.
• They can go without water for long
periods.
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29. • State Flower :
• Rohida is the state flower of rajasthan india .
• The flower of rohida grows in desert area of
rajasthan and need less water to grow and this is the
specially of rohida flower.
• The wood of ‘rohida’ have deep brown colour it is
also useful.
• State Tree :
• Khejri tree is the state tree of rajasthan india .
• The khejri tree gives us shade well and fuel as
timber.
• The height of the tree is approx 3-5 meters.
• The locals people consider it to be symbol of good
luck.
• It gives yellow-green flowers on it .

30. Statistics
 Population: 56.47 million (2001 Census,
estimated at more than 58 million now).
 Cities and Towns: 222.
 National highways crossing Rajasthan: Delhi-
Ahmedabad, Agra-Bikaner, Jaipur-Bhopal
and Bhatinda-Kandla
 Climate: Generally dry with monsoon during
July–August
 Districts: 33
 Languages: English and Hindi commonly
used, as well as indigenous Rajasthani
languages , brij bhashaalso.
 Literacy: 61.03% Made by:
Dushyant
Singh
Chouhan