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Language
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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.
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Music &
dance
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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. Know Rajasthan Culture
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Religion
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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.
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Art & architecture
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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.
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Shopping
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Rajasthan often called as the Shoppers Paradise.
Rajasthan is famous for textile, semi-precious stones and
Handicraft. Know Arts and Crafts
of Rajasthan
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