Culture & Tradition of Rajasthan
Rajasthan has a vibrant culture and a thousand-year-old heritage. The official language of the state is Hindi but the primary spoken language is Rajasthani. There are however deviations according to various regions. For instance, Malwi in South-East Rajasthan, Mowati in North East Rajasthan and Jaipuri in the eastern part of the state to name just a few.
The music and dance scene is vibrant with each region having its own brand of entertainment. Udaipur's Ghoomar dance, Gair Ghoomer dance of the Bheel tribals, the fire dance of Jasnathis to name just a few of the popular dances of Rajasthan. As far as music is concerned both devotional as well as festive music recitals are performed and instruments include both stringed and the autophonic instruments along with percussion. The Sarangi, jantar and Ektara are some of Rajasthan's most popular musical instruments.
Dance of Rajasthan
People in Rajasthan
Jaipur The fort, its ramparts & watchtowers, overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway. It is believed to have been the capital of the "Minas", the original inhabitants of Rajasthan.
Cuisine of Rajasthan
Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza, the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants, is monumental.
Wedding in Rajasthan
A Pandora's box of wonders, the enchanting Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds, tier upon tier of curved arch surmounting fairy casements with "jali", lattice work screens.
