Rajasthan
is the most colorful region
in India exhibiting splendor
and royalty in every walk
of life. It is truly said
"a land of valiance and
chivalry", which is endowed
with invincible forts, magnificent
palaces, waves of sand dunes
and serene lakes. The state
represents an unusual diversity
in all of its forms- its people,
culture, customs, costumes,
cuisine, dialects and rustic
music.
Rajasthan
is located in the northwestern
part of the subcontinent.
It is bounded on the west
and northwest by Pakistan,
on the north and northeast
by the states of Punjab, Haryana,
and Uttar Pradesh, on the
east and southeast by the
states of Uttar Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh, and on the
southwest by the state of
Gujarat.
No other region in the country
assembles as many paradoxes
of India as does the desert
land of Rajasthan.
Unexpected forest glens, lakes
and temples appear like mirages
in the deserts. On the crag
are seen rugged forts, testimony
to a turbulent history. Innumerable
temples dating back to the
7th century still survive
amidst scattered ruins. You
can also observe medieval
cities existing around turreted
marble palaces and spacious
gardens.
Rajasthan,
a land of Maharajas (kings),
palaces and preening peacocks
is renowned for its monuments,
art and culture that go back
to several centuries.There
is romance in Rajasthan's
forts and palaces and arts
of gallantry retold in ballads
and legends. Then there are
sanctuaries sheltering rich
and varied species of flora
and fauna. And the shimmering
Thar desert belt charms with
a rare and amazing sight.
Rajasthanis are a handsome
people with colorful costumes.
They express themselves in
color and sound not easily
seen or heard anywhere else
in the country.
Temples
in Rajasthan |
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Galtaji Temple |
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Moti Dungri |
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Jagdish Temple |
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Nathdwara Temple |
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Govind Dev Ji |
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Bhartrihari Temple |
• Kankroli
Temple |
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Baba Ramdeo |
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Lakshmi Narayan |
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Hanuman Temple |
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Rishabdeo Temple |
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Dilwara Temple |
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Kalki Temple |
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Eklingji Temple |
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Ranakpur Temple |
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Forts
in Rajasthan |
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Bala Quila Fort |
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Amer Palace |
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Golden Fort |
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Taragarh Fort |
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Junagarh Fort |
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City Palace |
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Mehrangarh Fort |
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Ranthambore Fort |
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Kumbhalgarh Fort |
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Jaigarh Fort |
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Achalgadh Fort |
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Khandar Fort |
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Chittourgarh Fort |
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Nahargarh Fort |
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Bassi Fort |
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Parks
& Sanctuaries in
Rajasthan |
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Ranthambhor National
Park |
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Darrah Wildlife
Sanctuary |
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Jaisamand Sanctuary |
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Keoladeo Ghana National
Park |
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Akal Wood Fossils
Park |
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Mount Abu Sanctuary |
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Sariska Tiger Reserve |
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Desert National
Sanctuary |
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Gajner Wildlife
Sanctuary |
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Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary |
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Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary |
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Fairs
& Festivals in Rajasthan |
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Camel Festival |
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Gangaur Festival
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Pushkar Fair |
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Desert Festival
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Dussehra Festival
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Baneshwar Fair |
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Marwar Festival
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Nagaur Festival
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Mahavirji Fair |
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Elephant Festival
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Teej Festival |
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Ramdevra Fair |
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