Rajasthan has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. Rajasthan was also called Rajputana (the country of the Rajputs). It is also a tourism destination with lots of tourist attractions and good tourist facilities. This historical state of India attracts tourists and vacationers with its rich culture, tradition, heritage, and monuments. It has also some sanctuaries & national parks. More than 70% of Rajasthan is vegetarian, which makes it the most vegetarian state in India.
Music and dance: – The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputali, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchhighori, Tejaji,parth dance etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis (often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar, sarangi etc.) are also sung.
Kanhaiya Geet also sung in major areas of east rajasthani belt in the collectiong manner as a best source of entertainment in the rural areas.
Arts and crafts
Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones and handicrafts, and for its traditional and colorful art. Rajasthani furniture has intricate carvings and bright colours. Block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. The blue pottery of Jaipur is particularly noted.
Architecture – Rajasthan is famous for its many historical forts, temples and palaces (havelis), which predominantly drives tourism in the state.
Religion – Rajasthan is home to all the major religions of India. Hindus are the largest in number, accounting for 90% of the population. Muslims (0.08%), Sikhs (1.27%), Jains (1%) and Sindhi’s constitute the remaining of the population.
Festivals – The main religious festivals are Deepawali, Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Gogaji, Makar Sankranti and Janmashtami, as the main religion is Hinduism. Rajasthan’s desert festival is celebrated with great zest and zeal. This festival is held once a year during winters. People of the desert dance and sing ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. There are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels play a prominent role in this festival.
Religious syncretism:-
Rajasthan has more popular Hindu saints, many from the Bhakti era. Rajasthani saints hail from all castes; Maharshi Naval Ram and Umaid Ram Maharaj were Bhangis, Karta Ram Maharaj was a Shudra, Sundardasa was a Vaish, and Meerabai and Ramdeo ji were Rajputs. The backward caste Nayaks serve as the narrators or the devotional music (or “bhajan”) for the Baba Ramdevji sect. Modern-day popular saints from Rajasthan have been Param yogeshwar Sri Devpuriji of Kriya Yoga and Swami Satyananda the master of Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Mantra Yoga and Laya yoga. Rajasthan had a massive movement to unite the Hindus and Muslims to worship God together. Saint Baba Ramdevji was adored by Muslims, equally that he was to Hindus.
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