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The Rajasthan culture is absolutely
unique and varied and is an outstanding state in the entire India. This
unique blend of diverse history, topography and intriguing lifestyle
gives the culture of Rajasthan a very rich heritage.
This rich culture is apparent in every
nook and corner of this state and in fact in every aspect you can find
a distinct feature.
The heavy jewelry, the colorful
attires, the havelis and the palatial mansion make the diversity more
obvious.
The joyous festivals as well as fairs
are the symbols of unique and opulent culture and the heritage of
Rajasthan. The climatic conditions of Rajasthan are not very colorful
and their living conditions are very harsh and dull.
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This dullness has coerced them to come out
of their shells and to make their state colorful as well as lively.
This is done by the fairs and festivals celebrated. This is the way
people enjoy even the simple pleasures by celebrating each occasion or
an event with grandeur and considering it as the main Rajasthan culture.
A festival small or big is conducted with
great enthusiasm and fervor. The culture of Rajasthan comes alive in
various activities in the riot of colors during fairs and significant
festivals.
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The monsoons in Rajasthan are also
considered appropriate time for festivity and the rains are also the
perfect occasions for celebration.
The common languages spoken are Hindi
and Rajasthani. The Natives speak Marwari and Rajasthani. However,
Hindi is catching up fast and is the official state language.
People of this state are very
religious and adhere to all rituals as well as traditions. The dominant
religion is Hinduism and the other religions followed are Jainism,
Islam Christianity and Sikhism.
The architecture of this state is an
evidence of the Rajasthan culture. The mansions and its magnificence
also speak about the historical grandeur of this state and the palaces
are forts depict the culture of Rajasthan and are the testimonies of
the heritage of this state.
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Rajasthan is popular for its splendid
embroidery and the unique thing is it is totally hand made. There is no
involvement of machines in this embroidery. Rajasthan is well known for
its Kundan as well as brass work and Gold jewelry.
The designs such as Zari, block printing,
Bagaru, Sanganeer, Tie and Die are popular and are exported to many
countries. The Bandhni sarees are also very famous.
The culture of Rajasthan is seen in all the
designs as these have been followed since centuries and the Rajasthan
culture and its opulence has brought great fame to this state.
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