Culture of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life.

Rajasthan was also called Rajputana (the country of the Rajputs);

It is also a tourism destination with lots of tourist attractions and good tourist facilities. This historical state of India attracts tourists and vacationers with its rich culture, tradition, heritage, and monuments. It has also some sanctuaries & 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 Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputali, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchhighori, Tejaji,parth dance etc. are the examples of the 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 sung in major areas of east rajasthani belt in the collectiong manner as a best source of entertainment in the rural areas.

Arts and crafts:-

A carpet seller in Jaipur - Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones and handicrafts, and for its traditional and colorful art. Rajasthani furniture has intricate carvings and bright colours. Block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. The blue pottery of Jaipur is particularly noted.

Architecture - Rajasthan is famous for its many historical forts, temples and palaces (havelis), which predominantly drives tourism in the state.

Forts of Rajasthan

Amber Fort, Jaipur

Bala Qila, Alwar

Barmer Fort, Barmer

Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh

Gagron Fort, Jhalawar

Gugor Fort, Baran

Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur

Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer

Jalore Fort, Jalore,

Jhalawar Fort, Jhalawar

Juna Fort and Temple, Barmer

Junagarh Fort, Bikaner

Khandhar Fort, Sawai Madhopur

Khejarla Fort, Jodhpur

Khimsar Fort, Nagaur

Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajsamand

Lohagarh Fort, Bharatpur

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

Nagaur Fort, Nagaur

Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort, Baran

Neemrana Fort Palace, Alwar

Ranthambore Fort, Sawai Madhopur

Taragarh Fort, Bundi

Shergarh Fort, Baran

Surajgarh Fort, Surajgarh

Palaces of Rajasthan:-

Alwar City Palace, Alwar

Amber Palace, Jaipur

Badal Mahal, Dungarpur

Dholpur Palace, Bharatpur

Chokhi Dhani, Jaipur

Fateh Prakash Palace, Chittorgarh

Gajner Palace and Lake, Bikaner

Jag Mandir, Udaipur

Jagmandir Palace, Kota

Jaipur City Palace, Jaipur

Jal Mahal, Jaipur

Juna Mahal, Dungarpur

Lake Palace, Udaipur

Lalgarh Palace and Museum, Bikaner

Laxmi Niwas Palace, Bikaner

Man Mahal, Pushkar

Mandir Palace, Jaisalmer

Monsoon Palace, Udaipur

Moti Doongri, Alwar

Moti Doongri, Jaipur

Moti Mahal, Jodhpur

Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer

Patwon Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer

Phool Maha, Jodhpur

Raj Mandir, Banswara

Rampuria Haveli, Bikaner

Rana Kumbha Palace, Chittorgarh

Rani Padmini's Palace, Chittorgarh

Ranisar Padamsar, Jodhpur

Ratan Singh Palace, Chittorgarh

Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer

Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Jodhpur

Sheesh Mahal, Jodhpur

Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden, Jaipur

Sukh Mahal, Bundi

Sunheri Kothi, Sawaimadhopur

Udai Bilas Palace , Dungarpur

Udaipur City Palace, Udaipur

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur

Religion - Rajasthan is home to all the major religions of India. Hindus are the largest in number, accounting for 90% of the population. Muslims (0.08%), Sikhs (1.27%), Jains (1%) and Sindhi's constitute the remaining of the population.

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 is celebrated with great zest and zeal. This festival is held once a year during winters. People of the desert dance and sing ballads of valor, 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.

Rajasthani saints hail from all castes; Maharshi Naval Ram and Umaid Ram Maharaj were Bhangis, Karta Ram Maharaj was a Shudra, Sundardasa was a Vaish, and Meerabai and Ramdeo ji were Rajputs. The backward caste Nayaks serve as the narrators or the devotional music (or "bhajan") for the Baba Ramdevji sect.

The most popular Hindu deities are Surya, Krishna and Rama.

Modern-day popular saints from Rajasthan have been Param yogeshwar Sri Devpuriji of Kriya Yoga and Swami Satyananda the master of Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Mantra Yoga and Laya yoga. Rajasthan had a massive movement to unite the Hindus and Muslims to worship God together. Saint Baba Ramdevji was adored by Muslims, equally that he was to Hindus.

Mostly Rajasthani speaks Marwari language.It is their native language.

Saint Dadu Dayal was a popular figure who came from Gujarat to Rajasthan to preach the unity of Ram and Allah. Sant Rajjab was a saint born in Rajasthan who became a disciple of Dadu Dayal and spread the philosophy of unity amongst Hindu and Muslim worshipers of God.

Saint Kabir was another popular figure noted for bringing the Hindu and Muslim communities together, and stressing that God may have many forms (e.g., whether in the form or Rama or Allah.)

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