Music & Dances of Rajasthan

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The origin of the Rajputs remains somewhat in doubt. That they were of foreign origin is suggested by the elaborate genealogies that the Brahmins (the priest of the Indian Varna or caste system) created to accord them the Kshatriya (warrior) caste. Which status they always insisted upon with almost undue vehemence. The Rajputs traced their lineage from a mythical fire atop Mt Abu, a mountain in Rajasthan, (Agni Kula or the Fire Family), the sun (Suryavanshi or the Sun Family) & the moon (Chandravanshi or the Moon Family).

Whatever was their origin, the Rajputs certainly were the living image of the state where they were worshipped as the mighty, the noble, the handsome & awesomely brave people.The legendary stories of their valour still do the rounds of the mother & the child during the sleeping hours.Even during the British rule, the Rajputs were given the due respect they deserved & gained importance with 21 gun salutes, royal polo matches & durbars, just as they lost its meaning. Yet today the tales of the chivalrious Rajput warrior kings like Prithviraj Chauhan, Rana Kumbha, & Bhappa Rawal, continue to echo in the golden sands of the state in the people's folklore, music & dance.

When India became independent 23 princely states were combined to form the State of Rajasthan or the abode of rajas & now has become the foremost destination in India.

So because of this extremely rich historical base, Rajasthan as a state has a lot of very important palaces & forts which give this state that edge for monumental history over the other Indian states. This state is very famous for its deserts,colourful lifestyles of the people, the Landscapes & the humbleness & hard-working attitude of the people.

Changing Times:
As times have changed, the lifestyles of the people of thisstate have changed too. This is also because of the tourists inflow to the state. The people of this state have adopted to the new ways of the world & with education reaching to the grass root levels, the mind set of the people is also changing. with more cosmopolitan crowd filtering in to the state, the ways & habitats of the people are also changing. So if any tourist seeking a royal treatment, has to just check into one of the several palace hotels that will; make their wishes come true.

Whether it is the cities with a westernized life style or the villages, you will always find the people warm, friendly & humble. & if you want to move away from the regular tourist itenary, one can organize his or her own it nary.

The Accommodation part for you could be a beautiful palace hotel or a small heritage hotel in the countryside, a guesthouse or a village hut whichever you & your purse can manage. Rajasthan has a wide variety of shopping complexes which cater to every type of taste & purse.

It is among the richest states in the country as far as handicrafts are concerned. The craftsmen here have been creating the most opulent & richest of treasure. Stone, clay, leather, wood ivory, lac, glass, brass, silver, gold & textiles are given the most brilliant forms.

Each little village had its own mohulla of craftsmen who were patronised by the local people as well as visitors to the village. Today, the Government encourages the local handicrafts as well as the small-scale industries & retail outlets have been set up in the major cities. Tourists can choose from the large variety on display, & at very reasonable prices.

But they form only part of an intricate tapestry. Beneath the surface, expect to find many contradictions. Wherever you travel, particularly when you escape from the popular tourist destinations you will come across the unexpected, whether it is a local fair or breathtaking view.

The mood & the rhythm of the countryside changes from one region to another, & from season to season. It is a Land of surprises; a Land of amazing natural beauty that can fascinate even the most seasoned traveller.

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