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A Tribute to Maharani Gayatri Devi – A Legendary Woman and a Brand Ambassador of Rajasthan

Gayatri Devi – the grand queen mother or ‘rajmata’ of the Jaipur royal family in Rajasthan who was listed as one of the most beautiful women in the world, died on Wednesday, aged 90. Her death on Wednesday, barely two months after her 90th birthday May 23, came after complications caused by an intestinal endoscopy ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Teej Festival in Rajasthan – Reflecting The Magic of Rainy Season

Festivals are the very essence of life for the people of Rajasthan. Every season is marked with a series of fairs and festivals except the summer months when the blazing sun scorches the earth. With the arrival of the monsoons the festival season is unleashed. And the most important festival to herald the monsoons is ...

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Water Scarcity at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary – Tourism Industry in Despair

Keoladeo Ghana National Park , Bharatpur or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is amongst India’s premier wildlife sanctuaries is in the grim situation due to lack of water. It is one of the best bird preserves in the world. The park was created by the erstwhile Maharaja – Suraj Mal, in the 18th century. The sanctuary ...

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Jewellers Association Show 2009 Attractions – Business Activity, Seminars By Experts, Awards and More

The importance of Jaipur as the jewellery nucleus of the world is further highlighted with the hosting of Jewellers Association Show year after year. The Jewellers Association, in presence since 1927, is organizing the gala event. The show is scheduled to take place at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. Several Business Activity Including Seminars By Expert The ...

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Jewellers Association Show (JAS) 2009 – An Exhibition Of World Class Jewelry and Gemstones in Jaipur

JAS or Jewellers Association Show is amongst India’s most prominent jewelry show. The pink city, Jaipur will host the jewellers association show 2009 from 24th july 2009 to 27th july 2009. Significance of JAS Ownered by jewellers association, Jaipur, JAS is key charter in association’s plans of promoting the image of Jaipur as the most ...

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Kalbeliya Sapera Dancers – Famous Dancer Gulabo From Rajasthan

One of the most fascinating dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by the Kalbeliya snake-charmer’s community is Sapera Dance or you can say it Kalbeliya Dance. Kalbeliya Dance Attractions In this Dance sapera dancers wear long, black skirts embroidered with silver ribbons. As they spin in a circle, their body moves very acrobatically. It is impossible ...

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