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Folk Music of Rajasthan Rajasthan has a diverse collection of musician castes, including langas, sapera, bhopa, jogi and Manganiar. There are two traditional classes of musicians: the Langas, who stuck mostly exclusively to Muslim audiences and styles, and the Manganiars, who had a more liberal approach. Manganiar are professional hereditary caste musicians. They mostly live … Read more
Tribes of Rajasthan constitute 12% of the total Population. The main tribal communities of Rajasthan are Bhil tribe and Meena tribe. The major concentration of these tribes of Rajasthan is found mainly in the foothill of Vindhya, Aravalli mountain ranges. Each and every tribes of Rajasthan have contributed with their unique customs and … Read more
Matsya Union Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli 17-03-1948 Rajasthan Union Banswara, Bundi, Dungerpur, Jhalawar, Kishangarh, Kota, Pratapgarh, Shahpura, Tonk. 25-03-1948 United State of Rajasthan Udaipur also joined with the other Union of Rajasthan. 18-04-1948 Greater Rajasthan Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer & Jodhpur also joined with the United State of Rajasthan. 30-03-1949 United State of Greater … Read more
Saints of Rajasthan Saints of Rajasthan can be Characterized as Bhakti saints and Warior saints. Famous Bhakti Saints of Rajasthan are:- Dadu Dayal Mira Bai Lal Das Charan Das Mavaji Warrior Saints of Rajasthan took the responsibility to protect the Dharma from the invaders and finally emerged as the protector of Brahmans,Women, Cows and poor … Read more
Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious Society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements in Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam … Read more
Costumes of Rajasthan can basically be classified as Paridhan,which is a lower garment and achhadan which is an upper garment.Pag as an headgear is a symbol of noble and still practiced as an integral part of rajasthani culture. Various Traditional Dresses are:- Potia Dhoti Bandha Angrakhi Bugatari Pachewara Khol Dabla Lahariya Chera Chundari Ekdali Tikunti … Read more
THEWA ART The art of setting gold on glass is known as Thewa Art. Thewa is a rare and distinct skill of RajasthaniRajsonia of Pratapgarh. Necklace sets,pillboxes,photoframes,pendent,earings are main products. SANDAL WOOD CARVING Based on ivory crafts shifted to sandalwood items. Beautiful carved work and wonderful finishing makesd this craft worldwide … Read more
Hill Forts of Rajasthan. The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Serial No Name of Fort Constructed by Location Related Dynasty 1 Mehrangarh Rao Jodha Jodhpur Rathore 2 … Read more
Rajasthani literature written in various genres starting from 1000 AD. But, it is generally agreed that modern Rajasthani literature began with the works of Surajmal Misrana.His most important works are the Vansa Bhaskara and the Vir Satsai. The Vans Bhaskar contains accounts of the Rajput princes who ruled in what was then Rajputana The … Read more
Evolution of rajasthani languages from Shaurseni Prakrit Saureni Prakrit is then developed into:- Gurjar in western region Shaurseni in eastern region (Apram bhasha) Gurjar- Maru Gurjar or old Rajasthani its common language of Rajasthan and Gujrat 1st work was Bhrateshwar Bahubali Ghor by Vajrasensuri in 1168 ad In 15th century it evolved to … Read more