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Rajasthani Folk Dance and Music

by RAJASTHANBYCAR

The vibrancy of Rajasthan is never completely discovered until you engulf yourself in the music and dance of it. The rich folklore and culture has added some more sparkles to its glory making Rajasthani dance and music a treasured jewel in Indian culture.The art of Folk Music and Dances is popular amongst the Tribal people of Rajasthan. Folk Music and dances of Rajasthan arouse the desert in all moods. The spectacular beauty of the land of Rajasthan is elated with the Folk Music and dances performed by the native people. Khuri sand-dunes camp near Jaisalmer very nice Rajasthani folk dance frent of your dining table.About two hours defrent Rajasthani dance and music.

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Desert house in rural areas

by RAJASTHANBYCAR

This beautiful house in rural areas of Rajasthan on the way Jodhpur to Jaisalmer also can find in Western Rajasthan.The rooms are made in earthen style finishing with mud and clay.The roof as you will be able to see from the pictures is of local thatch.Around the house rock slab wall for safety.These rooms stay cool even in very harsh summers and remain warm in severe winters, betwen the Huts open air courtyard.The beds have been made by the local artisans in the traditional style.

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Persian Wheel/Rahat

by RAJASTHANBYCAR

The bulls are turning the main drive wheel in a circular motion which has cogs which interlock with a drive shaft which turns the main lifting wheel.This wheel has a chain of iron pots which fill with water from the well and split it on a spillway from where it flows into the fields. This old Earlegasen system still in use by the Farmers of Rajastha.You can see around Udaipur rural areas on the way to Ranakpur/Kumbalgarh.Exactly the persian wheel also known as Rahat, where a number of small pots are attached to a long chain.

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Turban - The Crown of Rajasthan

by RAJASTHANBYCAR

In the modern cities of Rajasthan you may not find many people using turbans but in rural areas you will find all the people using turbans. Rajasthan is known for the beauty and elegance of its colourful turbans.Each colour has its own importance and significance like Ochre is the colour of the mendicant, while the saffron is commonly worn at the time of weddings.Rajasthan each caste have their own distinguishing colours.Seasonal Turbans, Different Turbans For Different Festivals.The turban's size and shape is influenced by the climatic conditions of the different regions. Turbans in the hot desert areas are large and loose. Farmers and shepherds, who need constant protection from the elements of nature, wear some of the most voluminous turbans. They also have many practical functions. Turbans are of two categories mainly.PAAG, (22 meter's by 6 inches) which is tied once and worn like a...

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life is hard here but great too ..

by ravi_cool

1. Keep in mind that train systems is always not punctual as it is outside India.2. Would adivise you to stay in hotel/resort of RAJASTHAN. Govt. These are cheap and safe at the same time.3. Keep full stock of water with you.4. Raj. govt. has taken lot of initiative to strengthen the confidence of travellers in raj. Please use govt. service, this would help govt. in maintaining and improving security of travellers. Best wishes ... I was born here .. missing it every moment while living outside.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Electricity shortage ! when there is light in metro .. people will start criping abt everything as if they have done all the justice to the nature. To me power just reminds me of my early days where we used and lived only by the SUN/moon light ... or merely light which is generated while cooking of food...

Rajasthani Culture is different

by lynnehamman

The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Fire dances of Jaisalmer have their own distinct style and portray the cultural heritage of Rajasthan. The music is simple but compelling, and the dances depict personal relationships and daily life, often focused around collecting water from wells. Female dancers twirl while balancing up to 6 pots on their heads. The grace and balance displayed in these whirling dances is breathtaking. The top most pot has a fire burning in it.(It is often called Fire-Dancing)Folk music is also a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories. Religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis (often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar and sarangi ) are also part of the repartoire.The songs are plaintive, and even if one does not understand the words- the story told through the dance...

Rajasthan - Land Of Desert

by cathyryan

Recently, I visited Rajasthan, a state of India popularly known as land of desert and as "Place of Rajput Warriors".When i reached rajasthan i found the state many times beautiful then my expectations. The cities in Rajasthan i visitedwere Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mount Abu, Pushkar and Bikaner.The Places in Rajasthan that attracted me were desert in jaisalmer, jaipur City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Udaipur Lake Palace, Fateh Sagar, Mount Abu Dilwara Jain Temple, Nakki Lake, Pushkar Brahma Mandir and Bikaner Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple.I had collated a lot of information while planning my trip through this website rajasthan.gajeebo.com a complete rajasthan travel information guide “Rajasthan” a land of tradition and customs with ancient monuments and palaces has always attracted me and my visit proved to be awesome.

Internet Access

by ghajela

Laptops are one of the most common gadget you will find indian business travelers carrying with them. Yes people tend to loose them but I can tell you that its very safe to carry the laptops in this part of the country with a bit of caution. I belong to Rajasthan and knows this place good enough to pass this verdict.As regards carrying it only for storing pictures, I think the idea suggested in the above tip makes lot of sense. You can also pick up a 8GB or 16GB pen drive as well. I would suggest you to carry the laptop only if you have problems accessing internet at the cafes, else no need to carry excess baggages. Further these cafes are also happily offering their services in writing a DVD or CD after downloading your pictures from the memory card.

Visiting Northern India in Monsoon

by ghajela

Its not that bad as it sounds, I can safely say as I live in Northern India (Jaipur). Its bad on or around Mumbai. Delhi if it rains for few hours there is a water clogging on roads in old delhi areas. In Rajasthan its actually quite pleasant and September would be decent month to visit. Our tourist season starts from October in any case. August be prepared for some bad says as Monsoons across the world are highly unpredictable.Trust me our life goes on normally.

History of Kuchaman Fort

by Justin_goa

The Kuchaman Fort is situated on the top of a hill like an eagle's nest. It has many tales to tell. The Kuchaman City controlled the salt trade as far as back as 1250 years ago. For this purpose, Gujjar Pratihara Dynasty had constructed part of the Kuchaman Fort during 760 A.D. They controlled of the salt producing areas that starts from Kuchaman and extend up to the salt lake of Sambhar.After the fall of the Gurjar Pratihara Dynasty in 960 A.D., the Chauhans ruled the area and were followed by the Gaur rulers. After the fall of the Gaur rulers, the Rathores became the rulers of this area. Actually, the Rathores got possession of this area only after a war with the Gaurs. The Rathores ruled this area from 1724 A.D. onwards till independence of India and the merger of the erstwhile Princely States. Kuchaman Fort with its high and massive ramparts, 32 bastions, 10 gates and various...

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Q:  Hello! I will travel to India in December this year. I intend to visit the Ranthambore National Park and do a safari in a... 

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A: Hi We stayed here, and it is THE very best value. It is actually inside the park. Just copy and paste the link into your browser. However, you cannot do the safari... 

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