Elephant Festival with Holi

Elephant Festival : - Red, blue, green and yellow seemed to paint the skies of the Rambagh polo grounds this weekend as the Elephant Festival set the mood for Holi. Thousands of people flocked to the grounds to see the extravaganza organised by Rajasthan tourism department. Obviously, the elephants were the show stoppers for the evening. Festive Fervour : Amid loud cheers, the foreign tourists riding the elephants also played Holi. "sitting atop an elephant and throwing colour at people" FLok performances like gair dance, chang dhap and phoollon(flowers)ki Holi added to the fun.

Rajasthan attracted foreign visitors which is fourth highest in all states of India. It positioned fourth place also in Domestic tourist visitors.Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer rank among the most preferred destinations in India for many tourists both Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector.
Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in previous ages,

they were the soul of pre-Muslim era Rajasthan. Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are part of the true architectural heritage of India. Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sand stone dominated by a pink hue. At Ajmer, the white marble Bara-dari on the Anasagar lake is exquisite. Jain Temples dot Rajasthan from north to south and east to west. Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near Udaipur, Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittor, Jaisalmer and Kumbhalgarh, Lodarva Jain temples, Bhandasar Temple of Bikaner are some of the best examples.

Rajasthan is often called a shopper's paradise. Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones and handicrafts. The attractive designs of jewellery and clothes are eye-catching and invite shoppers. Rajasthani furniture has intricate carvings and bright colours. Rajasthani handicrafts are in demand due to the intricate work on them. Above all, Rajasthan's shopping appeals to both tourists and people from other parts of India due to its cheap prices for quality goods.
Bikaner is famous for its namkeens, Jaipur for its jewellery, Jodhpur for sweets and Jaisalmer for yellow stone.

Rajasthan The land of Emperor

Rajasthan, formerly named as Rajputana, is widely known for its colorful and rich history. This desert state always fascinates travelers with its rich repository of culture and history. As one travel to Rajasthan, its impressive array of forts and palaces narrate the tales of chivalry and romance. Rajasthan boasts of being home to the valiant Rajputs. The rich history of Rajasthan India dates back to 5000 years ago. If you are a history buff, travel to Rajasthan and have a brush with the history.


The desert state was a part of Mauryan Empire in 321-184 BC. Some archeological findings have proved that the desert land was related to the two oldest human civilizations - Indus Valley Civilization and Harappan Civilization. The Gurjara Partiharas was the earliest Rajput dynasty that rose about 700 AD. The Raput clan gained their dominance over the desert land of Rajasthan during the 8th - 12th century. The history of Rajasthan resounds with various myths and legends of Rajput's gallantry and supremacy. It was during 1000-1200 AD, the heroic Rajput warriors struggled for gaining the control of Rajasthan. The Parmars, Chalukyas and Chauhans fought In the medieval era, the Mughals gained control over the desert land of Rajasthan. The medieval era saw the decline of the Rajputs because of their internal discord. Rana Udai Singh, Rana Pratap, Bhappa Rawal, Prithviraj Chauhan and Rana Kumbha are some of the famous Rajput warriors whose tales of valor have passed from poet to poet. 


It was around 1707 the Marathas gained their control over the desert kingdom. In the late 17th century, the British established their supremacy in Rajasthan. Formerly named as Rajputana, Rajasthan consisted of 19 princely states during the time of the independence of India. On 1 November 1956, Rajasthan came into existence as a state.


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