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| Culture
of Rajasthan |
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| Languages
of Rajasthan |
| H indi is the official
language of the state. But the principal language
is "Rajasthani", and the four major dialects
are Marwari in the west, Jaipuri in the east, Malwi
in the southeast and Mewati in the northeast. But
Hindi language is replacing Rajasthani. Moreover,
you will find English speaking people in all the
major cities, and in remote villages also you will
find someone who can speak and understand English.
But other languages are completely unknown. You
may ask Tour Operators to help you on this and they
do have guides who knows almost all the languages. |
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| Music
& dance of Rajasthan |
 Every
region has its own very dialect of music and dance.
The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kaibeliya dance
of Jaisalmer have international recognition. Folk
music is a vital part of Rajasthan culture. Songs
are used to tell the legendary battles of Rajputs.
Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic
deeds, love stories, and religious or devotional
songs known as bhajans and banis and often accompanied
by musical instruments like dholak, sitar, sarangi
etc. |
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| Religion
of Rajasthan |
| Hindusim is the
main religion of Rajasthan. Other significant religious
groups in the state are the Jains and the Muslims.
There are many local folk heros and local deities
such as Pabuji, Ramdeoji, Gogaji, Mehaji, Tejaji
& Harbhuji. |
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| Art
& architecture of Rajasthan |
 Rajasthan
is known for its traditional and colorful art. The
block prints, tye and die prints, Bagaru prints,
Sanganer prints, zari embroidery are major export
products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden
furniture and handicrafts, carpets, blur potteries
are some of the things you will find here. Rajasthan
is shoppers paradise. |
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Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately
carved temples and decorated havelis. Jantar Mantar,
Dilwara Temples, Chittorgrah Fort, Lake Palace
Hotel, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are true
architectural heritage. |
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