(Manisha Mahar, Intern Journalist); Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful states in India. The culture here is famous all over the world. The culture of Rajasthan is a contribution of various communities and rulers. Even today, whenever Rajasthan is named, the Thar Desert, camel rides, Ghoomar and Kalbeliya dances, and colorful traditional costumes come before our eyes. This state is also known for its gentle nature and gentle hospitality. Whether indigenous or foreign, the culture of this place will fascinate anyone’s mind. There are some interesting things about the simple but attractive culture of this royal city which after knowing, will not deter you to come here.
Rajasthan’s Traditional Dressing
When it comes to linking civilization and beauty together, there is nothing in front of Rajasthani clothes. Traditional Rajasthani clothes for women are quite decent, beautifully colorful, and comfortable. Here the women wear traditional ghagra, chili, and odhani (dupatta). These women’s clothes are brightly colored, with a Gota (border). Women veil in front of their elders and in front of outsiders. In this way, they honor that person with herself. While men prefer to wear dhoti kurta or kurta pajamas. Apart from this, some men also wear cotton cloth turban with colorful prints on the head. For them, a turban is not just like a cap covering the head but is respect. Rajasthani jewelry is becoming famous not only in appraisal but also in all over the world. Here women wear beautiful jewelry on hands, forehead, neck, and ankles. You will see gold chains around their neck, a huge men’s bangle in hand, and gold earrings. Borla is Rajasthan’s most famous and most liked ornament by women.
Rajasthan’s Folk Dance
When it comes to Rajasthani Dance, the first name that came to our mind is Ghoomer. This dance may seem easy to watch but it requires a lot of strength in the feet. Apart from this, Kalbeliya dance is another famous folk dance of Rajasthan. Traditionally it is performed by the Banjaras of Rajasthan. Kalbeliya dance cannot be performed by the common people as it also contains many dangerous slabs to entertain people such as standing on the nails, dancing, lifting the blade with the eyes, and rolling the platter on one finger. All these slabs require months of practice.
Rajasthan’s Traditional Dish
Rajasthan’s Dal, baati, and churma are famous in every corner of the country. The hot dal dipped in ghee is eaten along with daal and the hot churma with ghee as a sweet, makes the mouth water.
Rajasthan’s famous festival festivals
Every state, every city, and every religion. has varieties of cultural festivals. But some of Rajasthan’s most famous festivals, such as
Desert Festival: Desert Festival in Jaisalmer, where colorful competition is held. Here mustache competition is fought between men and camel games are shown and played. This festival is held in February.
Camel Fair: The Camel Fair held in Bikaner, Rajasthan is held every year in honor of the camel, which is considered a ship of the desert. In this fair, camels are decorated like any bride. Apart from this, races are conducted between all the camels. Rajasthani songs are also played at the fair to entertain the people. At the end of the fair, the sky is lit with fireworks. This camel fair is held in Bikaner in January every year.
Pushkar fair: Pushkar fair which is held every year and in which more than three lakh people and about twenty thousand camels, horses, hand made items, and house decor items seen. The Pushkar fair takes place every year in the month of November in Pushkar, Rajasthan.
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