Rajasthani food is known for its various spices and also its sweetness. Food and Cuisine of Rajasthan SourceĪs a tourist, there are some foods that you need to try. Ghoomer dance, which originated in Udaipur, has gained international recognition and appreciation. Some of the dances include chang, ghoomer, bhopa, tejali, and kathipuli. It was mainly for the entertainment of the people and the king. They were usually in the form of ballads. Folk songs were usually for certain purposes like weddings or birth or were passed to tell a story of bravery or a romantic tale. Many traditional instruments are used by them that include sarangi, kamayach, dhols, shenhai, and been. Other famous groups are Banjaras, Mirasis, Jogis, and much more. Like during the pre-monsoon time, they would perform ragas to call forth the rains. They perform 'ragas' (songs) for different purposes. Manganiyars and Langas are two prominent groups that contributed to the Rajasthan folk music. The folk music and dance of Rajasthan are similar due to their geographical confinement, but each differs in their unique style. Since many rulers ruled Rajasthan, each region has its own folk culture. Rajasthan Hospitality is famous all over the world. A popular folk song ' Padharo Mhare Desh' literary means 'Welcome to my country'. Most of the people in Rajasthan are involved in tourism-related jobs and hence take this principle very seriously as they earn their revenue due to the tourists and have pledged to serve them. They treat their guests well and make them want to visit again. This principle is a part of the Rajasthani Culture. 'Attithi Devo bhavo' means to treat your guests like as you would treat God. Read on to know more about the Culture of Rajasthan that makes it one of the most tourist-oriented states in India: Rajasthan, in spite of being a desert, has been endowed with such beautiful sites that include various palaces, forts and pilgrim centres that define what Rajasthan is. Rajasthan's Culture dates back to the years of Kings where it was previously called Rajputana. Over the years it has been ruled by various kings including the Rajput, Marathas and even Muslim rulers, which have resulted in the diverse culture of Rajasthan, bearing numerous beautiful forts with a wide variety in its architecture, language and customs of its people.

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