Rajasthan unique-state-of-incredible-india

Welcome To The Tour Of Rajasthan

Rajasthan was inhabited long before 2500 bc. Rajasthan is the largest state of the republic of india by area.It is known as the 'land of palaces and forts. Rajasthan was formed on 30 march 1949 .

The magic of rajasthan is unequalled in the world for, its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests culture, safaris, sand dunes and lush green forests with its wildlife.

Introduction:

Rajasthan is known for his great history and called as “the land of kings”.

Rajasthan has a rich and colourful history that makes it one of the most admired tourist destinations in india.

Many rulers came here , establish their empire and lost away.

As the time changes, rajasthan finally settled for a long and lasting reign under the colourful and vibrant rajputs. 

The home of the heroic rajputs known for their bravery and loyalty, rajasthan is said to have been a region where human settlement dated back to the early historical period.

History:-

Pushkar Camel Fair: The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the

largest in India the only one of its kind in the entire world.

SHEETLA MATA FAIR: Sheetla Mata, the goddess of small pox. Religious People and devotees believe

that epidemics spread because of the wrath of Sheetla Mata and hence they worship her and make offerings so that she may be pacified.

SAWAN TEEJ  FESTIVAL: On this day, women and young girls ,

offers prayers to Goddess Parvati for well being of their husbands.

‘Ghevar and Feeni’ is the main Teej sweet of the season. 

Festivals and fairs are a part of life in the state as well as in the desert. Some of them are mentioned above.

Ghevar Feeni

Camel racing

GOGAJI FAIR :Gogaji fair is held in the memory of a popular hero of the area who is known as goga veer among the hindus and jahar peer among the muslims. Staunch believers have faith that invoking gogaji will help to cure a snake bite or other diseases.

KARNI MATA FAIR :Karni mata was an ascetic who led a righteous life dedicated to the service and upliftment of the poor and downtrodden of all communities. The foundation of deshnok was laid by her .The karni mata fair is held in her honour.

GANGAUR FESTIVAL: Gangaur is one of the most important local festivals in rajasthan. o “Gan” is a synonym for lord shiva and “gaur” stands for goddess parvati,

the heavenly consort of lord shiva. o Gangaur is a symbol of conjugal and marital happiness.

DESERT FESTIVAL: The very rich and colourful rajasthani folk culture is on show here for

three days. Rajasthani men and tall beautiful women dressed in their bright costumes dance

and sing lingering ballads of valour, romance and tragedy.

KITE FESTIVAL:Kite Festival is a popular festival of Jaipur, Rajasthan. People make most out of the festival by flying kites for the whole day.

ELEPHANT FESTIVAL: Celebrated on the eve of Holi, in the month of March, this festival features

Elephant Polo and Elephant Dance. The Elephant Festival begins with a beautiful procession of bedecked elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers.

Elephant polo, Elephant race, the tug-of-war between Elephant and 19 men and women are the featured events of the festival.

Music and dance: • Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural

traditions .

• The ghoomar dance from udaipur and kalbeliya dance of jaisalmer have gained international recognition. They are the exports of the culture of rajasthan.

• Aendoni and gorbandh are famous genre of folk songs in the state.

Kathputali , Chang , Teratali, Ghindar, Tejaji etc. Are the examples of the traditional rajasthani culture.

Besides there is also the apparently dangerous fire dance, where the dancers dance with the music of the drum beats, on the bed of burning coals.

The Architecture of Rajasthan• They are fine examples of the architectural brilliance of the state of

Rajasthan.• Forts and Palaces

The architecture is basically secular and draws a lot of inspiration from the Mughals, while latter day architecture also embraces European interiors.

• These structures encompass palaces, temples , gardens ,chatris etc. arts for display and parades.

• Jaigarh Fort :• It is also known as the fort of victory.• This fort of victory was built in 1726 by maharajah Jai Singh.

• Amber fort : Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements.

Chittorgarh Fort : it is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan.

• Mehrangarh Fort :• It one of the largest forts in india.• The museum in the mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked

museums in rajasthan.

•  Nahargarh Fort: • Nahargarh is also called the hunting residence of maharajas.

Umaid Bhawan Palace :

• Jaisalmer Fort:• It is one of the largest forts in the world.• The jaisalmer fort, known as sonar quila or the golden fort.

The dargah attained the status of wish fulfillment shrine.

Followers of the saint, specially muslims, believe that seven visits to the dargah of ajmer sharief is equivalent to one visit to mecca, which is the most auspicious of muslim pilgrim destination.

The dome of the tomb is plated with gold. The importance of ajmer is also enhanced by the

fact that it lies close to town of pushkar, a famous hindu pilgrim destination. Together, these two places present the religious diversity and unity of the indians on the whole.

Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti

Guru Shikhar

• Guru Shikhar, a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 meters), is the highest point in rajasthan.

Temples in Rajasthan

• Brahma Temple in Puskar• Brahma temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near pushkar lake.

• This is the only temple in the world where lord brahma - creator of the universe, is worshipped.There are very few temples for brahma, this being one of the holiest one.

Dilwara Jain Temples Dilwara temples are one of the finest jain temples & many even consider them

architecturally superior to the taj mahal. Built between 11th & 13th century, the most outstanding feature are its exquisite

carvings in marble.

Eklingji Temples

Eklingji is famous for its 108 temples complex. It is also known as kailashpuri or the abode of

shiva.The main temple is made in white marble.

Made of black marble , the four faced image of mahadev (an icon of lord shiva) is worshipped as eklingji.

Ranakpur Jain Temples• The Ranakpur Jain Temples command huge respect

from the Jain community worldwide.

• Built during the rule of rana kumbha, these temples have included ranakpur in the list of five main pilgrim destinations of jains in india.

• Birla Temple:•

• Govind Devji Temple:

A majority of population in rajasthan reside in villages.

The jat and gujar are among the largest agricultural communities.

Being the origin of the famous folk arts and crafts of the state, the rural settings are home to the most warm-hearted people and peaceful surrounding.

Rajput - Born to the Sword The Rajputs though represent only a small

proportion of the population and are the most influential section of the people in Rajasthan.

Brahmins They were priests in the temples, and performed

the complex rituals. Muslim Settlers The muslims came to rajasthan as invaders, and

therefore found little to entice them to stay here. The Muslims form less than 10% of the population

and most of them are Sunnis. Marwaris and the Jains there were two mercantile communities in

Rajasthan, the Marwaris and the Jains.

People:-

Language

• The main written and spoken language is Hindi and rajasthani.

• Rajasthani language consists of five prime dialects i.e. Marwari, Dhundhari, Mewari, Mewati and Hadauti.

• Today hundreds of poets and writers are writing in Rajasthani.

• Folk literature in Rajasthani is varied and rich and consists of songs, tales, sayings, riddles and folk-plays popularly known as khyals.

Rajasthan Cuisine Cooking and Food

• Rajasthan is known for tough people and tough food.• Rajasthani food that could last for numerous days could be

consumed without even heating.• The rajasthani food is rich, tangy and strongly flavored by

coconut, red chilies and vinegar. • A favorite sweet dish called lapsi which is prepared with

broken wheat (dalia) sautéed in ghee and sweetened. • Perhaps the best known rajasthani food is the combination

of dal, bati and churma . • In addition, each region is distinguished by its popular

sweet - mawa kachori from jodhpur, alwar ka mawa, malpuas of pushkar, rasogullas of bikaner, jaipur ghevar just to name a few.

Rasogullas and Malpuas

• The current government in Rajasthan is that of Indian National Congress.

• The current Government of Rajasthan Chief Minister is Ashok Gehlot.

Government of Rajasthan

There are four national park and wildlife sanctuaries in rajasthan, named as

Ranthambore National Park : It is located in sawai madhopur, is one of

the finest tiger reserves in the country which became a part of project tiger in 1973.

Desert National Park : The desert national park, jaisalmer is an

excellent example of the ecosystem of the thar desert, and its diverse fauna .

Great indian bustard, blackbuck, chinkara, desert fox, etc. Can be easily seen here

Keoladeo National Park of bharatpur . Sariska Tiger Reserve of alwar.

Wildlife:

Flora and fauna• State Bird :• Godawan is the state bird of

rajasthan.• Godawan’s scientific name is great

india bustard [gib]. • This bird is among the heaviest of

the flying birds.• State Animal:• Chinkara is the state animal of

rajasthan.• Chinkara’s scientific name is

antelope.• Chinkara’s goes height about 65 cm

and weighs up to 25 kgs. • Their diet contains vegetation. • They can go without water for long

periods. •

• State Flower : • Rohida is the state flower of rajasthan india .• The flower of rohida grows in desert area of

rajasthan and need less water to grow and this is the specially of rohida flower.

• The wood of ‘rohida’ have deep brown colour it is also useful.

• State Tree  :  • Khejri tree is the state tree of rajasthan

india .• The khejri tree gives us shade well and fuel

as timber. • The height of the tree is approx 3-5 meters. • The locals people consider it to be symbol of

good luck. • It gives yellow-green flowers on it .

Statistics Population: 56.47 million (2001 Census,

estimated at more than 58 million now). Cities and Towns: 222. National highways crossing Rajasthan: Delhi-

Ahmedabad, Agra-Bikaner, Jaipur-Bhopal and Bhatinda-Kandla

Climate: Generally dry with monsoon during July–August

Districts: 33 Languages: English and Hindi commonly

used, as well as indigenous Rajasthani languages , brij bhashaalso.

Literacy: 61.03% Made by:DushyantSingh Chouhan