Culture of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has many beautiful artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. Rajasthan is also called "Land of Kings". It has many tourist attractions and good facilities for tourists.

Introduction to Indian Cultural Heritage –Indian Culture and Tradition | General Awareness Series


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Embrace the culture


This historical state of India attracts tourists and vacationers with its rich culture, tradition, heritage, and monuments. It has also some wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.

More than 70% of Rajasthan is vegetarian, which makes it the most vegetarian state in India.

Ghoomar and Kalbeliya Dances from Rajasthan


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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. Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchigghori, 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 sang in major areas of east rajasthani belt in the collectiong manner as a best source of entertainment in the rural areas.

Kathputli art tradition is more than thousands years old, beliefs of Some scholars. One finds its backings in Rajasthani folk tales, ballads and sometimes even in folk songs. Similar puppets which are rod-puppets, are also found in west Bengal. But it is truly rajasthan’s amazing kathputli which made India one of the first countries to invent its traditional puppetry. Rajasthani culture diversity and tradition eternal parties became an great art for other.

kathputli dance| rajasthani puppet show| bagore ki haveli


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Arts and Crafts


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.

The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing celebrates traditional woodblock printing on cloth