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Rajasthan's Culture

Rajasthan, known as the 'Land of Kings', boasts a rich cultural heritage with significant vegetarianism, artistic traditions, and historical attractions. The state is famous for its folk music and dance, intricate handicrafts, and numerous forts and palaces that draw tourists. Major religions coexist here, with Hinduism being predominant, and various festivals celebrate the region's vibrant traditions.

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Rajasthan's Culture

Rajasthan, known as the 'Land of Kings', boasts a rich cultural heritage with significant vegetarianism, artistic traditions, and historical attractions. The state is famous for its folk music and dance, intricate handicrafts, and numerous forts and palaces that draw tourists. Major religions coexist here, with Hinduism being predominant, and various festivals celebrate the region's vibrant traditions.

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INTRODUCTION

The culture of Rajasthan includes many artistic traditions that reflect the
ancient Indian way of life. Rajasthan is also called "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.

Music and dance


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. Folk songs are commonly ballads which 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 east rajasthani belt in the collection manner as
a best source of entertainment in the rural areas.

Arts and crafts

Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones, and handicrafts, as well as for its
traditional and colorful art. 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 famous for its many historical forts,
temples, and palaces (havelis), all of which are important sources of tourism in the state.

Forts of Rajasthan
 Amer Fort, Amer, Jaipur
 Bala Qila, Alwar
 Barmer Fort, Barmer
 Chittor Fort, Chittorgarh
 Etc.

Palaces of Rajasthan
 Alwar City Palace, Alwar

 Amber Palace, Amer, Jaipur


 Badal Mahal, Dungarpur
 Dholpur Palace, Dholpur
Religion
Rajasthan is home to all the major religions of India. Hindus account for 90% of
the population; Muslims (7.10%), Sikhs (1.27%), Jains (1%) and Sindhis make up
the remaining population.[4]
Festivals
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 valour, romance and tragedy. There
are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels
play a prominent role in this festival.
Religious syncretism
Rajasthan has more popular Hindu saints, many from the Bhakti era.

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