Different Cultures that Rajasthan Holds

Various Alluring Cultures of Rajasthan 

by @Kurt993

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Being the desert state of India and also the land of kings, Rajasthan is widely known for its arid landscape, Rajpoot legacies, heritage forts and palaces, and the most important one is its vibrant culture. As Rajasthan was ruled by various Rajpoot, Maratha, and Muslim kings, so one can witness different cultures over here.

Rajasthan is also known for its grandeur and glory which is reflected in the heritage sites of this state. You will find Rajasthan colorful and vibrant. Its beauty lies in its spectacular architecture and majestic forts and palaces. The core beauty of Rajasthan lies in its culture that is inherited in the state since the time immemorial and is quite alluring.

According to me the monuments and historic architecture of Rajasthan is worth admiring. It charms the visitors with its opulence and beauty like the forts of Amer, Kumbhalgarh, Mehrangarh and more. One will find that the most of the forts in Rajasthan are situated in Aravalli hills and these forts present breathtaking views that amaze the visitors. Some of the forts like the "Nahargarh Fort" offers the panoramic view of the entire city.

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The Rajasthani folk music and dances have earned international recognition due to their ability to bind the onlookers with their soulful touch.

Now about the different cultures of Rajasthan. 

Folk Music: 

In India, each state has its own particular folk culture and Rajasthan has a lot of folk cultures. Rajasthan has various folk dances but the most important one is the “Ghoomer”. And when it comes about the Folk Music of Rajasthan, then Rajasthan has “Ragas”. In Rajasthan People Perform Ragas with different types of musical instruments. They have Sarangi, Kamayach, Dhols, Shanghai, khartal, been and what not when it comes about the Rajasthani musical instruments. There are many different types of dances that people of Rajasthan from different community performs. Usually, different communities have their own different dance forms. You can watch different forms of Rajasthani folk dance like Chang, Ghoomer, Tehrah Tali, Chirmi, Bhopa, Tejali, Kathputli and many more. More to add this, Ghoomer has received international appreciation.

Food: 

When it comes to Rajasthani food there are many options for Veg and Non-Veg options are available for one to try. Rajasthan is Famous for its Spices and also its Sweetness and to be honest this is one of the reasons why I love Rajasthan so much. The famous ”Dal-Bati-Churma” is one of my favorite Rajasthani food and if you ever visit Rajasthan then, its a must to try. In Rajasthan, there are many varieties of food and Rajasthani dishes are available for one to try like Ker sangri, Ghevar, Feeny, Kachori, Rabdi and many more. Almost every Rajasthani dishes are cooked with the Desi Ghee. Being a dry state, Rajasthani food got its flavors from many dried fruits and vegetables. Most of the Rajasthani food is cooked with the help of curd.

Craftwork: 

If you ever visit Rajasthan then Shopping is a must, whether it's a souvenir or something for your loved ones. Markets in Rajasthan has almost everything for everyone. Here, you will find different clothes, jewelry, carpets, decorative items which are made by people of Rajasthan. You will find everything over here is different, beautiful and sometimes antiques. Carpet made by the hand-woven techniques, decorative items made by clay, red sand, Paper Mache, Minakari and many more.

Dressing:

You will find most of the women wear Sari and Dupatta in Rajasthan and usually, they cover their head and face. This covering of their faces shows that they are offering respect to their elders. Whereas on the other hand men in Rajasthan wears Dhoti Kurta and a Turban. People in Rajasthan wear mostly cotton cloths due to the harsh and hot weather. Usually, the Rajasthani clothes are Printed and Embroidered with Rajasthani designs. 

Festivals:
When it comes about festivals in Rajasthan, they are full of colors and joy. Rajasthan has a huge number of festivals which are celebrated over here by the people of Rajasthan. Gangaur and Teej are some of them. Gangaur and Teej are those festivals which are only celebrated in Rajasthan in the whole India. Festival in Rajasthan is a must to be witnessed at least once. One must also witness the amazing decoration of the bazaars of Jaipur and another famous Rajasthani city. On these occasions, people of Rajasthan decorate their shops and houses in a totally different way. People of Rajasthan also celebrate Holi, Makar Sankranti, Diwali, Basant Panchami, Rakshabandhan and many more festival in its own way. These celebrations make Rajasthan a must to visit at least once on these occasions.