Lifestyle and Culture of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the land of brave Rajput rulers whose tales of courage, fidelity and romance have been embedded into ballads and folklore. The desert people have preserved their rich cultural heritage and can be seen in each and every aspect of state. It has its own unique and distinct culture. The colorful traditional clothes, folk dances, magnificent Havelis, diverse festivals and fairs signifies the rich culture of the state.

The climatic conditions dominates the dressing style of the Rajasthani people. Women wear long Swirling skirts, adorned with heavy silver jewelery, faced covered with veil to protect them from bright rays of the sun. Men believes to keep long mustaches as the symbol of pride, with colorful tie-and-dye fabric turban on their heads is very attractive.

The hot and dull deserts becomes lively on the occasion of festive season. People celebrate all the regional and religious festivals with great pomp and show. Desert people are very religious and follow all rituals and customs piously. Hinduism is the dominant religion in the state followed by Islam, Sikhism and Christianity.

Folk dance and music, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the state, makes the dull desert lively and joyful. People in Rajasthan makes their life colorful with folk music and dance that depicts the ancient Indian lifestyle. It is the best antidote for Rajasthanis to get relieve from their tough and harsh living conditions.

Rajasthan is famous for its lovely embroidery, which is completely done by hands without using machines. The state is famed for its beautiful designs such as block painting, Zari Bagaru, Tie and Die, Bandhej Saris and Kurtis and Sanganeer. The place is also famous for its Kundan and Gold jewelery and traditional and colorful art form of carved wooden furniture, beautiful pottery, hand Knotted carpets and many more.

The cooking style of Rajasthani food is highly effected by the scarcity of water and lack of fresh green vegetables. Daily food comprises unleavened bread, prepared from wheat, barley, millet or maize. The mouth watering cuisines of the state includes Dal-Bati and Churma, Lachhedar Paratha, Beasn ki missi puri. Non-vegetarian food are Lal maans (red meat) and Safed mass (white meat), cooked with almonds, cashew nuts and coconut.

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