Rajasthan Tour
About Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the most fascinating destination in India. We at Royal Rajasthan
Tour invite you to explore the heritage and romance of this magnificent land
of Rajasthan. The ancient forts and monuments add to the beauty of Rajasthan.
The traditional folk dance and music of Rajasthan enhances the colours of the
desert in the evening. Visit here and savor the experience yourself.
History
Rajasthan is the north-western region of India, and has remain independent from
the great empires. Buddhism failed to make substantial inroad here; the Mauryan
empire (321-184 BC), whose most renowned emperor, Ashoka, Converted to Buddhism
in 261 BC, had minimal impact in Rajasthan, However, there are Buddhist caves
and stupas (Buddhist Shrines) at Jhalawar, in Southern Rajasthan. Ancient Hindu
scriptural epics make reference to sites in present-day Rajasthan. The Holy
Pilgrimage site of Pushkar is mentioned in both the Mahabharata and Ramayana
Emergence of the Rajputs
The fall of the Gupta Empire, which held dominance in northern India for nearly
300 years until the early 5th Century, was followed by a period of instability
as various local chieftains sought to gain supremacy. Power rose and fell in
northern India. Stability was only restored with the emergence of the Gurjara
Partiharas, the earliest of the Rajput (from 'Rajputra', or Sons of Princes)
dynasties which were later to hold the balance of power throughout Rajasthan.
Language
Hindi is the official language of the state. But the principal language is "Rajasthani",
and the four major dialects are Marwari in the west, Jaipuri in the east, Malwi
in the southeast and Mewati in the northeast. But Hindi language is replacing
Rajasthani. Moreover, you will find English speaking people in all the major
cities, and in remote villages also you will find someone who can speak and
understand English. But other languages are completely unknown. You may ask
Tour Operators to help you on this and they do have guides who knows almost
all the languages.
Music & dance
Every region has its own very dialect of music and dance. The Ghoomar dance
from Udaipur and Kaibeliya dance of Jaisalmer have international recognition.
Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthan culture. Songs are used to tell the
legendary battles of Rajputs. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic
deeds, love stories, and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and
banis and often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar, sarangi
etc.
Religion
Hindusim is the main religion of Rajasthan. Other significant religious groups
in the state are the Jains and the Muslims. There are many local folk heros
and local deities such as Pabuji, Ramdeoji, Gogaji, Mehaji, Tejaji & Harbhuji.
Art & architecture
Rajasthan is known for its traditional and colorful art. The block prints, tye
and die prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, zari embroidery are major export
products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and handicrafts,
carpets, blur potteries are some of the things you will find here. Rajasthan
is shoppers paradise. Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately
carved temples and decorated havelis. Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgrah
Fort, Lake Palace Hotel, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are true architectural
heritage. Rajasthan city information world over, drinking Feni is a singularly
Goan experience. It is potent, has a very distinctive aroma, and is an experience
not to be missed.
The land of heros” Rajasthan”
About Rajasthan No more spectacular land exists in the whole world, no more
stirring histories are as concentrated in any one region as Rajasthan, where
mountains have been thrown up from the burning sands of the desert, where legends
have created lakes and polls, where a proud and mysterious people have built
forts and palaces, temples, and mansions. Here, where kingdoms once fought over
codes of honor and chivalry rather then wealth and power, families still feud
long after the last battle has been consigned to the pages of history.
