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Rajasthan — Culture,
Heritage & Language

Forts, palaces, Thar Desert, royal heritage

Introduction

Rajasthan, the 'Land of Kings', is India's largest state by area, defined by the Thar Desert, mighty Rajput forts, painted havelis and a deeply rooted warrior-artisan culture. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer anchor a tourism circuit famous worldwide.

Quick Facts

Capital
Jaipur
Largest City
Jaipur
Official Language
Hindi
Formation Date
30 March 1949
Area
342,239 sq km
Population
79,000,000+
Region
West
Type
State
Language
Hindi is the official language, while Rajasthani — encompassing Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati and Hadoti dialects — is the everyday speech of most communities.
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Traditional Dress
Men wear dhoti, angarkha and brightly coloured turbans (pagri/safa). Women wear ghagra-choli with odhni, accented by silver jewelry, lacquer bangles and mirror work.
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Festivals
Teej, Gangaur, Pushkar Camel Fair, Desert Festival in Jaisalmer, Diwali and Holi are celebrated with folk music, dance and processions.
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Cuisine
Arid-zone cuisine: Dal Baati Churma, Gatte ki Sabzi, Laal Maas, Ker Sangri, Mirchi Bada, Pyaaz Kachori, Ghewar and Mawa Kachori.
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Literature
Rich bardic tradition of Charans and Bhats; Meera Bai's devotional poetry, Prithviraj Raso and works by Vijaydan Detha define Rajasthani letters.
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Art Forms
Miniature painting (Mewar, Kishangarh, Bundi), Phad and Pichwai painting, blue pottery of Jaipur, Kathputli puppetry, Ghoomar and Kalbeliya dances.
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Historical Importance
Cradle of Rajput dynasties — Sisodias, Rathores, Kachwahas, Chauhans — and resistance to Mughal expansion. UNESCO-listed Hill Forts of Rajasthan testify to its martial heritage.
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