Rajasthan’s rich and varied legacy comes alive in its monuments, its living history of artisans, and of course, its art work. But the state has not stayed behind in adopting new cultural artistic forms, making its contemporary art spaces a […]
Miniature Painting Styles of Rajasthan
The miniature painting art form is famed across the world but in the Asian subcontinent art historians consider Rajasthan to be one of its cultural centres. Historians believe the Mughals to be the importers of miniature painting to India from […]
The Majestic Laxmi Vilas Palace of Baroda
Laxmi Vilas Palace (the abode of the Goddess of wealth, Laxmi) – the name seems apt. Grandeur and opulence are the best words to describe this palace in Baroda! In size, it was once the world’s largest home, easily eclipsing […]
A Glimpse into the Rural Rajasthan
If you want to experience the true essence of Rajasthan you will have to experience the rural part of it. It will be completely different from the city experience but you should see it up-close to understand and appreciate it. […]
The Colourful Languages of Rajasthan
Rajasthan boasts of a number of dialects, though it is primarily a Hindi speaking region. These dialects (mainly Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati and Haruati) put together are broadly recognized as Rajasthani. Further, there are several other sub dialects that have […]
The Vibrant Music of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is best described as a rich tapestry painted with colourful arts of different kinds, including music. It is home to important centers of Indian music, prominently Udaipur, Jaipur and Jodhpur. The relevance of music in Rajasthan’s society is highlighted […]
The People of Thar
To understand a place and its people, it is necessary to understand the plethora of factors that have influenced its culture and had a hand in shaping it into what it is today. A society’s conditioning gets affected by its […]
Sparkling Mirror Work Embroidery of Rajasthan
Colorful and vibrant, the handicrafts of Rajasthan are a vivid mirror of the state’s rich cultural heritage. One such handicraft is Jaisalmer’s mirror embroidery. Renowned the world over for its striking style and beauty and said to be originally from […]
Rabodi ki Subzi – Discover the secret recipes of Rajasthan!
Rabodi ki Subzi is a traditional yet lesser known preparation from the kitchens of Rajasthan. The key ingredient, as suggested by its name, is called rabodi which is essentially papad soaked in butter milk. The papad could be either besan […]
Top Folk Dances in India
India is a fantastic land of varied cultures and traditions. Each region of the country can be identified by its unique culture which is amply reflected in the various art forms of that region. Folk music and dance are integral […]