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Rajasthan is a state located in northwest India along the border of Pakistan. It is characterized by the Thar Desert and is home to cultural and historical sites like Dilwara Temples and Keoladeo National Park. Jaipur is the capital city, known as the Pink City due to the dominant color of its buildings. Rajasthani cuisine emphasizes milk products to reduce water usage in the desert climate. Folk dances like Ghoomar and music are an important part of Rajasthani culture. Traditional dresses include dhoti, turbans, and colorful ghaghara skirts and cholis for women.

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Rajasthan Rajasthan is located on the northwestern side of India, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the "Rajasthan Desert" and "Great Indian Desert") and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus river valley. Elsewhere it is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Major features include the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilisation at Kalibanga and Balathal; the Dilwara Temples, a Jain pilgrimage site at Rajasthan's only hill station, Mount Abu, in the ancient Aravalli mountain range; and, in eastern Rajasthan, the Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur, a World Heritage Site known for its bird life. Rajasthan is also home to three national tiger reserves, the Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur, Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar and Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve in Kota.
Capital city Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya.During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made capital of the newly-formed state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra (240 km, 149 mi). It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort. It also serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur (348 km, 216 mi), Jaisalmer (571 km, 355 mi) Udaipur (421 km, 262 mi), Kota (252 km, 156 mi) and Mount Abu (520 km, 323 mi). Jaipur is located 616 km from Shimla.
Food Rajasthan is a deserted state fresh ingredients are not always available to add to their dishes. Therefore, Rajasthanis prefer food that can be consumed without heating or after several days. In other words, the cooking process of Rajasthan is influenced by its location and unavailability of things. Most of their food items include milk or milk products in order to reduce the use of water. They use pure ghee in their cuisine that gives a completely different and amazing flavoraroma.
Folk Dance Rajasthan has many forms of folk dances which are attractive, skillful and somewhat enjoyable by any age group. Rajasthani folk dances are popular all around the globe. Some of the Rajasthans traditional dance forms are very much different as only skilled person can do it. The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, Tejaji, etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture.
Folk Music Traditional music includes the women's Panihari songs, which lyrically describes chores, especially centered on water and wells, both of which are an integral part of Rajasthan's desert culture. Other songs, played by various castes, normally begin with the alap, which sets the tune and is followed by a recital of a couplet (dooba). Epic ballads tell of heroes like Devnarayan Bhagwan, Gogaji, Ramdeoji, Pabuji and Tejaji. The celebration of changing seasons is also very central to folk music of Rajasthan. Celebration of the coming of the Monsoons or the harvest season are central to most traditional folk songs. Songs also revolve around daily activities of the local people for instance a song about not sowing Jeera (Cumin) as it is difficult to tend. Or for instance another song about Podina (Mint) and how it is liked by various members of the family (an allegorical reference to a local liquor extracted from mint is also made). Every day common themes are the center of traditional rajasthani folk music. One of the most famous Rajasthani Maand singers is Allah Jilai Bai of the Bikaner Gharana.
Dresses Dhoti is the main Rajasthan traditional dress to the men in Rajasthan. They are called bandia- angarkha and potia. Bandia-angarkha is the traditional dress in the model of a jacket which closely fits the chest and seems loose around the waist. The sleeves to this jacket are very narrow and are longer than the arms. They adjusted at the wrists. Along with this dress men also wear a bright coloured turban or the headdress. The turbans seem in various colours which are fit to the different regions weather. They wear the turbans according to the regions weather conditions. Dhoti is the main Rajasthan traditional dress to the men in Rajasthan. They are called bandia- angarkha and potia. Bandia-angarkha is the traditional dress in the model of a jacket which closely fits the chest and seems loose around the waist. The sleeves to this jacket are very narrow and are longer than the arms. They adjusted at the wrists. Along with this dress men also wear a bright coloured turban or the headdress. Women of Rajasthan wear mainly Ghaghara, Choli and Odhani dresses. These costumes are in bright colours, especially Ghaghara dresses are in many designs. The dresses are the ankle length long skirt with the narrow waist, which looks like an umbrella at the base. Rajasthani Women prefer to wear the cotton Ghaghara dresses, which are suitable to the weather conditions of Rajasthan. The cotton Ghaghara also very popular and those printed or dyed like mothras and leharlya print.
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  • 2. Rajasthan Rajasthan is located on the northwestern side of India, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the "Rajasthan Desert" and "Great Indian Desert") and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej-Indus river valley. Elsewhere it is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Major features include the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilisation at Kalibanga and Balathal; the Dilwara Temples, a Jain pilgrimage site at Rajasthan's only hill station, Mount Abu, in the ancient Aravalli mountain range; and, in eastern Rajasthan, the Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur, a World Heritage Site known for its bird life. Rajasthan is also home to three national tiger reserves, the Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur, Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar and Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve in Kota.
  • 3. Capital city Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. As of 2011, the city had a population of 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant color scheme of its buildings. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya.During the British Colonial period, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State. After independence in 1947, Jaipur was made capital of the newly-formed state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and forms a part of the west Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra (240 km, 149 mi). It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort. It also serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur (348 km, 216 mi), Jaisalmer (571 km, 355 mi) Udaipur (421 km, 262 mi), Kota (252 km, 156 mi) and Mount Abu (520 km, 323 mi). Jaipur is located 616 km from Shimla.
  • 4. Food Rajasthan is a deserted state fresh ingredients are not always available to add to their dishes. Therefore, Rajasthanis prefer food that can be consumed without heating or after several days. In other words, the cooking process of Rajasthan is influenced by its location and unavailability of things. Most of their food items include milk or milk products in order to reduce the use of water. They use pure ghee in their cuisine that gives a completely different and amazing flavoraroma.
  • 5. Folk Dance Rajasthan has many forms of folk dances which are attractive, skillful and somewhat enjoyable by any age group. Rajasthani folk dances are popular all around the globe. Some of the Rajasthans traditional dance forms are very much different as only skilled person can do it. The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, Tejaji, etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture.
  • 6. Folk Music Traditional music includes the women's Panihari songs, which lyrically describes chores, especially centered on water and wells, both of which are an integral part of Rajasthan's desert culture. Other songs, played by various castes, normally begin with the alap, which sets the tune and is followed by a recital of a couplet (dooba). Epic ballads tell of heroes like Devnarayan Bhagwan, Gogaji, Ramdeoji, Pabuji and Tejaji. The celebration of changing seasons is also very central to folk music of Rajasthan. Celebration of the coming of the Monsoons or the harvest season are central to most traditional folk songs. Songs also revolve around daily activities of the local people for instance a song about not sowing Jeera (Cumin) as it is difficult to tend. Or for instance another song about Podina (Mint) and how it is liked by various members of the family (an allegorical reference to a local liquor extracted from mint is also made). Every day common themes are the center of traditional rajasthani folk music. One of the most famous Rajasthani Maand singers is Allah Jilai Bai of the Bikaner Gharana.
  • 7. Dresses Dhoti is the main Rajasthan traditional dress to the men in Rajasthan. They are called bandia- angarkha and potia. Bandia-angarkha is the traditional dress in the model of a jacket which closely fits the chest and seems loose around the waist. The sleeves to this jacket are very narrow and are longer than the arms. They adjusted at the wrists. Along with this dress men also wear a bright coloured turban or the headdress. The turbans seem in various colours which are fit to the different regions weather. They wear the turbans according to the regions weather conditions. Dhoti is the main Rajasthan traditional dress to the men in Rajasthan. They are called bandia- angarkha and potia. Bandia-angarkha is the traditional dress in the model of a jacket which closely fits the chest and seems loose around the waist. The sleeves to this jacket are very narrow and are longer than the arms. They adjusted at the wrists. Along with this dress men also wear a bright coloured turban or the headdress. Women of Rajasthan wear mainly Ghaghara, Choli and Odhani dresses. These costumes are in bright colours, especially Ghaghara dresses are in many designs. The dresses are the ankle length long skirt with the narrow waist, which looks like an umbrella at the base. Rajasthani Women prefer to wear the cotton Ghaghara dresses, which are suitable to the weather conditions of Rajasthan. The cotton Ghaghara also very popular and those printed or dyed like mothras and leharlya print.