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The Murmuria Haveli in Mandawa, Rajasthan – Exemplary Rajasthani Art and Culture

The Murmuria Haveli in Mandawa Region  is counted amongst some of the most beautiful havelis  of Rajasthan. It was built around 1850 by a wealthy merchant Rajput. Nice example of Rajasthani Art Its a nice example of Rajasthani art that existed during its golden years. The haveli is richly decorated with beautiful paintings and portraits.  The paintings ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Murmuria Haveli in Mandawa, Rajasthan – Exemplary Rajasthani Art and Culture", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/12/15/the-murmuria-haveli-in-mandawa-rajasthan-exemplary-rajasthani-art-and-culture/" });

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Two Important Aspects of Rajasthani Music And Songs – Ragas And Tals

Music and dance are two very important aspects of the folklore of any region. In Rajasthan, songs play a dominant role in the life of the people. The striking feature of Rajasthani music and dance is that there is great variety. In fact, nothing much has changed since the time of their inception, probably a thousand ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Two Important Aspects of Rajasthani Music And Songs – Ragas And Tals", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/11/two-important-aspects-of-rajasthani-music-and-songs-ragas-and-tals/" });

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Rajasthani Folk Songs – Composed Of All Kinds of Occasions And Moods

Rajasthan offers soulful, unadulterated, pure folk songs that can be heard throughout India. The folk songs of Rajasthan have been composed for all kinds of occasions and moods. They are suitable for the celebration of love, separation, union, familial ties, marriage and even death. These folk songs are sung by different communities residing in the state ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Rajasthani Folk Songs – Composed Of All Kinds of Occasions And Moods", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/10/rajasthani-folk-songs-composed-of-all-kinds-of-occasions-and-moods/" });

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Some Popular String Musical Instruments of Rajasthan – Kamaycha, Mochng and Ektaara

The music of Rajasthan has its own unique flavor which has kept the five thousand year old traditions of the state alive.  String instruments like Sarangi, Ektara, Morchang, Kamayacha, Rawanhatta are an integral part of music in Rajasthan along with dholaki. In previous post we have already discussed Sarangi,  Rawanhathha and different types of Sarangi. Today ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Some Popular String Musical Instruments of Rajasthan – Kamaycha, Mochng and Ektaara", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/29/some-popular-string-musical-instruments-of-rajasthan-kamaycha-mochng-and-ektaara/" });

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String Instruments in Rajasthan – Sarangi, Ravanhatta and Other Versions

The melody of Rajasthan is hidden in the primitive looking instruments of various variety used by the experts musicians of Rajasthan during the time of the fairs, festivals and special occasion. Today we are writing about some famous String Instruments in Rajasthan Sarangi – Famous String Instrument in Rajasthan One of the well-known string instrument of Rajasthan is ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "String Instruments in Rajasthan – Sarangi, Ravanhatta and Other Versions", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/28/string-instruments-in-rajasthan-evokes-the-melodious-and-plaintive-music-in-mind/" });

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Rajathani Folk Musical Instruments – Makes The Traditional Music More Melodious and Delightful

The haunting melodies of Rajasthan are born from a variety of delightfully primitive looking instruments that have the power of the captivate your senses and transport you to the golden realm of the royal state of Rajasthan. The musical instruments are essential in making the traditional music of rajasthan more melodious.  Simple instruments are used with ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Rajathani Folk Musical Instruments – Makes The Traditional Music More Melodious and Delightful", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/27/rajathani-folk-musical-instruments-makes-the-traditional-music-more-melodious-and-delightful/" });

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Kathputli Dance – Ancient and Popular Form of Folk Entertainment in Rajasthan

Kathputli Dance means the dances of puppets.  This  Puppet dance based on popular legends are performed by skilled puppeteers. Displaying his skill in making the puppets’ act and dance, the puppeteer is accompanied by a woman, usually his wife, who plays the dholak, or drum and sings the ballad. Kathputli Dance Attractions In the puppet dance, there ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Kathputli Dance – Ancient and Popular Form of Folk Entertainment in Rajasthan", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/26/kathputli-dance-ancient-and-popular-form-of-folk-entertainment-in-rajasthan/" });

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Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Museum in Jaipur – Excellent Combination of the Mughal and Rajasthani Style of Architecture

Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Museum is located within the City Palace complex and nestled amidst old buildings, temples and the palace quarters. This museum was founded in 1959. The exhibits consist of the ancestral collections built up by the successive rulers of  Jaipur. A small selection of paintings, manuscripts, maps, carpets, textiles, costumes, weapons and armours was ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Museum in Jaipur – Excellent Combination of the Mughal and Rajasthani Style of Architecture", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/03/maharaja-sawai-mansingh-museum-in-jaipur-excellent-combination-of-the-mughal-and-rajasthani-style-of-architecture/" });

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City Palace Museum in Udaipur – Perfect Destination To Trace The Relics of The Bygone Era

The huge City Palace, towering over the Pichola Lake, is the largest palace  in Rajasthan. Construction of this palace was started by Maharana Udai Singh, the city’s founder. The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum with a large and varied collection. City Palace Museum Also Known as  ” Pratap Museum” Located inside ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "City Palace Museum in Udaipur – Perfect Destination To Trace The Relics of The Bygone Era", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/07/01/city-palace-museum-in-udaipur-perfect-destination-to-trace-the-relics-of-the-bygone-era/" });

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Mehndi on Hands – An Ancient Folk Art of Rajasthan

Mehndi, also known as henna, is a temporary art of skin decoration. In Rajasthan,  Mehndi is a very ancient folk art, which signifies life and prosperity at the time of various special occasions. The use of mehndi designs on the palms and feet is symbolic of welfare, artistic taste and religious attitude. There is hardly a ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mehndi on Hands – An Ancient Folk Art of Rajasthan", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/14/mehndi-on-hands-an-ancient-folk-art-of-rajasthan/" });

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