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It is a land of exotic art & crafts and festivals which will fascinate every traveller. Every fair and festival is a reflection of its rich art and craft in terms of bazaars, music, dance, cuisine, sport events, which provides an opportunity to gain an insight view of the life & culture of Rajasthan. Its art can be seen in terms of handicraft items made of stone, clay, leather, wood, ivory, glass, silver, gold, brass and textiles.
Each region of Rajasthan has a different and diverse form of art & culture to present its visitors.
Pushkar, is the location of the only temple dedicated to Brahma, the creator of the universe according to the Hindu mythology. The culture of Pushkar reflects the colors of Rajasthan, the lively people, the faith and beliefs, the piety of the devotees. The colorless deserts of Rajasthan provide a perfect background for the myriad hues of Pushkar culture.
Music: Folk music is an integral part of the Rajasthani culture. Traditionally performed at the courts of Kings in Rajasthan, Rajasthani music has both historical and aesthetic value. The "Rasos" sung by traditional bards, which have been passed down for generations, relate tales of the Kings of earlier times and their legendary exploits, the most famous being the Prithiviraj Raso. In today's times, Rajasthani music is accompanied by percussion instruments such as dholaks and ektaras.
Dance: Rajasthani dance is highly rhythmic and folk based. Famous amongst them are the Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, and Gir that are highly entertaining. Ghoomar is basically performed by women during sacred festivals such as Navratra. The most striking feature about Rajasthani folk dances are is bright colorful garments that are embellished with embroidery and mirror work
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