Tell about Rajasthan?

The Jain temple in Ranakpur was built in the 15th century. The style of architecture is M'ru-Gurjara Architecture (styles that include various structures and shapes). It is western Indian architecture style with various domes and carvings on the pillars and the ceilings.

The Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur is an architecture of Beaux Arts style along with a blend of eastern and western architectural styles in spite of being built by Maharaja Jai sign II, a Hindu ruler. Jaisalmer Fort and Golden Fort were built in 1156 AD by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal.

The fort contains several gates, Jain temples and Havelis and is included as a world heritage site by UNESCO. There are only a few examples of architectural sites that Rajasthan holds. Other sites include memorials, forts, heritage hotels, etc.

Religions

There has been a strong influence of religion on Rajasthan. Most residents of Rajasthan are Hindus (mainly Vaishnavas), Muslims, and Jains

There are various temples that are important pilgrim sites like the Lodrakar and Ranakpur Jain Temple, Jagdish temple, etc.

If you visit Rajasthan, be sure to reserve a few hours or even a day for shopping. You will find beautiful carpets, garments, jewellery and more, that are all made by the local people.

Any leather item is usually camel leather - they use it making journals, shoes and bags.

The carpets are made from the hand-knitting techniques and much like Persian carpets; they have a geometric design and borders.

There are also many miniature items made out of red sand or clay as toys for kids or decoration pieces with bells attached to it. You may also find safah or paggri (traditional headwear) in most of the shops that you may bring back as a memory from the place.

Shopping in Rajasthan is very reasonable and is an opportunity not to be missed. Antiques are a whole different thing. If you like to collect antiques, there are various sellers in Rajasthan.

However, do some research on which sellers are authorised so that you are aware where you can purchase them. Most antiques are things that were the possessions of the kings.

If you love viewing different antiques, do not worry, as you definitely will not be disappointed. There are various museums in Rajasthan with an astounding collection of antiques.

Camels are commonly found animals in Rajasthan. Camels are desert animals that are meant to survive conditions of scarcity of water, extreme winds, heat and cold due to their biology.

Most camps in Rajasthan will include camel rides, and you will get to experience how well the camels can travel in deserts due to their long footed legs. Camel fairs take place every year in Bikaner, Pushkar and other regions.

It is a festival or celebration of sorts dedicated to the ship of the desert and their owners. There are various events and competitions carried out for fun like camel race and camel dance. These festivals are usually held for two days.

The people of Rajasthan celebrate 'Samskaras'. Samskaras are events that cause a turning point in one's life.

here total such 16 events that they celebrate. Garbandhan (conception), Pumsvan (ceremony performed by those who desire a male child), Seemantonayan (ceremony for the expecting mother to keep her spirits high), Jatakarma (the child is fed mother's milk or the firs time after birth), Namkaran (naming ceremony)

all responsibilities and relationships) and Antyeshthi (rites done after death) are the 16 Samskaras.

The birth of a child is an event of celebration in which copper plates are beaten together when the child is born along with a celebratory gunfire to announce the birth of the child. The child is named eleven days after he or she is born. This is called 'Namkaran'.

Another interesting custom is 'Mundan', in which the hair of the child is shaved completely as it is believed that the hair carries negativity from the child's past life.

he women wear sarees with the 'odhni' covering their head as a sign of respect. The men wear dhotis and kurtas with a headgear called paggri or safah.

The designs on their clothing are either embroidered or dotted. The material of the clothing is usually cotton and even silk for women.

Rajasthan depends majorly on income earned via tourism.

Thus most of the people have learned English or Hindi or perhaps both to be able to communicate the travellers. However, some dialects originating from Rajasthan include Marwari, Malvi, Mevati, Jaipuri / Dhundari of which the most famous is Marwari.