Rajasthan : land of turban and sand.
The diversity of this desert land is sure to leave you spell bound. Rajasthan happens to be the largest state of India with an area of 3.42 lac sq. kms. Rajasthan also boasts of being the only desert of the sub continent, namely the Great Indian Desert in combination with the Aravali mountain range.
The development in all the aspects of life of the people of Rajasthan has not faded the charisma, colour and charm a bit. The land still speaks of the chivalry of its rulers; the palaces are evidence of the royalty that reigned for centuries. Rajasthan is the abode of the kings, that is, Raja's-sthan (place).
The colourful culture, costumes and customs of the people of Rajasthan are sure to catch your attention. The people clad in bright coloured cloths are captivating, the fairs and festivals they celebrate are simply fantastic. On your trip to the culturally rich Rajasthan make sure to attend some of them. The animal fairs, seasonal fairs and the religious fairs are held and celebrated whole-heartedly by the sturdy people of Rajasthan.
The festival spirit is marked by the folk songs, dances, processions, fireworks, sports, animals, auctions and bustling bazaars. Amongst the most popular fairs hosted in Rajasthan is the Pushkar Fair. The annual fair is a captivating affair with crowds, cattle and colours. Tourists from across India and the globe throng the town of Rajasthan. The cultural heritage of Rajasthan gets revealed in the decorated cattle and the delightful people. |