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 Prad esh 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 |
• Nathdwara Temple |
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Govind Dev Ji |
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Bhartrihari Temple |
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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 |
•
Dilwara Temple |
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Kalki Temple |
•
Eklingji Temple |
•
Ranakpur Temple |
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Forts
in Rajasthan |
| •
Bala Quila Fort |
•
Amer Palace |
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Golden Fort |
•
Taragarh Fort |
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Junagarh Fort |
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City Palace |
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Mehrangarh Fort |
• Ranthambore Fort |
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Kumbhalgarh Fort |
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Jaigarh Fort |
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Achalgadh Fort |
• Khandar Fort |
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Chittourgarh Fort |
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Nahargarh Fort |
•
Bassi Fort |
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Parks
& Sanctuaries in Rajasthan |
| • Ranthambhor
National Park |
• Darrah
Wildlife Sanctuary |
• Jaisamand
Sanctuary |
| • Keoladeo Ghana National
Park |
• Akal Wood Fossils
Park |
• Mount Abu Sanctuary |
| • Sariska Tiger Reserve |
• Desert National Sanctuary |
• Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary |
| • Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary |
• Bhensrod Garh Sanctuary |
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Fairs
& Festivals in Rajasthan |
| •
Camel Festival |
•
Gangaur Festival |
•
Pushkar Fair |
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Desert Festival |
•
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 |
•
Teej Festival |
•
Ramdevra Fair |
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