Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers, with a population of approximately 78.23 million and Jaipur as its capital. The state is rich in cultural heritage, known for its historic cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur, and features traditional folk dances such as Ghoomar and Kalbeliya. Key highlights include significant landmarks like Mehrangarh Fort, the City Palace, and famous cuisine centered around vegetarian dishes such as Dal Bati Churma.

1. Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a state in northern India. It covers 342,239
square kilometres or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical
area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh
largest by population.
Area: 342,239 km
Capital: Jaipur (Executive Branch)
Population:78,230,816 (78.23Millions)
Chief minister: Ashok Gehlot

2. Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the
royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727,
founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its
trademark building color. At the center of its stately street
grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City
Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums,
part of it is still a royal residence.
Founder: Sawai Jai Singh
Founded: 18 November 1727

3. UDAIPUR
Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the
western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh
II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its
lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a
monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyards and gardens, famed for
its intricate peacock mosaics.
Area: 37 km²
Elevation: 423 m
Founded: 1559
Weather: 26 °C, Wind W at 3 km/h, 96% Humidity
Local time: Tuesday, 3:01 pm
Metro population: 6,08,426

4. Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the
northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-
century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace
that’s now a museum, displaying weapons,
paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan
chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort
overlooks the walled city, where many buildings
are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue.
JODHPUR

5. Hawa Mahal

6. Taj Mahal

7. Amer Fort

8. City Palace

9. Fashion
Traditional attire for Rajasthani women is
ghagra, choli (also called kanchli or kurti) and
odhni. The ghagra is a full-length, embroidered
and pleated skirt, which comes in a variety of
colours, prints and fabrics, such as silk, cotton,
georgette and crêpe.
Woman Man

10. Khana (Food)
Major crops of Rajasthan are Jowar,
Bajri, Maize, Ragi, Rice, Wheat,Barely,
Gram, Tur, pulses, Ground nut,
Barely,Sesamum, etc. Millets, lentils
and beans are most basic ingredients in
food. The majority of Hindu and Jain
Rajasthanis are vegetarian.
If there has to be a national dish of
Rajasthan, DAL BATI CHURMA would be the
one. Made with whole wheat flour that is
roasted over firewood, the batis are hard
round-shaped dumplings that are crispy on
the outside and soft on the inside.

11. Puppet Dance (Kathputli)
An essential part of traditional Rajasthani
social life, Kathputli puppetry (derived from
“kath,” meaning wood, and “putli,” meaning
doll) is believed to have originated over 1500
years ago in a tribal Bhat community.
Kathputli

12. Folk Dance (Main Culture)
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, Teratali, Ghindar,
Kachchigghori, Tejaji, parth dance are examples of
traditional Rajasthani culture.

13. GHOOMER DANCE (FOLK DANCE)
Ghoomar or Ghumar is a traditional folk dance of
Rajasthan. It was the Bhil tribe who performed it to
worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later
embraced by other Rajasthani communities. The
dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who
wear flowing dresses called ghaghara. Costumes:
Ghagra choli

14. Kalbeliya Dance (Folk Dance)
The Kalbelia are a
snake charming
tribe from the
Thar Desert in
Rajasthan, India.
The dance is an
integral part of
their culture and
performed by men
and women.
Kalbeliya Dance
Costumes: Odhani,
Lehenga, Angarkha
Musical instruments:
Pungi, Dholak, Kanjira,
Morsing

15. Kumbalgarh Fort

16. Akbar’s Fort

17. Gardens

18. Weapons

19. Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called
The Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it
overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near
Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The fort was
built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the Amer
Fort and its palace complex and was named after
him.
Address: XRJV+MW7, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur,
Rajasthan 302028
Opened: 1726
Material: Sandstone
Controlled by: Jaigarh Public Charitable Trust
Battles/wars: 436
Past commanders: Shazada Jalal Muhammad Mirza Mughal
Empire

20. Fort

21. Jaivana Cannon
The Jaivana Cannon is a large 18th-century
cannon preserved at Jaigarh Fort, in
Rajasthan, India. At the time of its
manufacture in 1720, it was the world's
largest cannon on wheels of the Early
Modern Era.