Rajasthan and her People

Page Last Updated: March 09,2008

With an area of 342,239 square miles, Rajasthan is a large state in northwestern India (see: Map of Rajasthan). It is the homeland of the Rajputs, who are known for their chivalry, valor and heroism. In battle, the Rajputs preferred death to dishonor, while in friendship they were generous to a fault. In ancient times, this land was known as Rajaputana. The present state of Rajasthan has been formed by the union of twenty-two former princely states such as Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer. The Aravali mountain range divides the state into eastern and western halves. Rajasthan has a large expanse of rocky land and sandy desert interspersed with forest and fertile tracts. It has burning sands, shimmering lake palaces, innumerable temples, and fortresses. The hardships of the desert have inspired rich color and pageantry amongst its people.

Rajasthan Travelogue

Kamat travels from his home town in Northern Karnataka to a rural place in Rajasthan. Through these slow paced and detailed travel narration, enjoy the intricate and complex details that constitute the Indian social and political system. [more]

• Long Journey to Rajasthan
• Journey to Udaipur in Rajasthan
• Rajasthan Travelogue: To Jobner
• Getting to know People in Jobner
• Rajasthan Travelogue: The Town of Jobner

List of Pictures

• Ambar Palace Tank and Pavilion
• The Aravali Mountain Ranges in Rajasthan
• Brahmins Bathing in a Public Tap
• Couple Rides Camel on a Sand-dune
• The Fortune Teller
• The Jewelry of a Rajasthani Woman
• Man Vending Snacks
• Roadside Locksmith
• Tie Dyeing (Bandani) of Sarees, Rajasthan
• Town of Jobner, Rajasthan
• A Typical Hut, Rajasthan
• Water Being Transported
• Water Wells are Hubs of Activity in Rajasthan
• A Wedding Procession in Rajasthan
• Wedding Procession (barat)
• Woman Going to Well to Fetch Water

More Pictures

• Brick Kiln Worker, Rajasthan
• Camel ride on a sand-dune -- Rajasthani Painting
• The Carved Interior of a Jain Temple
• Colorful Attire of a Rajasthani Man
• Decorated Entrance to Palace, Rajasthan
• An Example of a Jain Temple Architecture in Rajasthan
• Interior of a Rajasthani Palace
• Interior of Sheesh Mahal (glass palace), Rajasthan
• Jain Temple, Rajasthan
• Jaipur City Palace, Rajasthan
• Krishna in a Rajasthani Painting
• Marble roofs and arches of Rajasthan
• Na Rajasthanadalli
• Picturesque Sand Dunes, Rajasthan
• Rajasthan Fair Market
• Rajasthani Woman in Veil Carrying Child
• Rajasthani Women at Fair
• Rajasthani Couple Unite in a Balcony
• String Puppets from Rajasthan
• A Typical Hut, Rajasthan
• Wall Painting of Hanuman in Rajasthan
• Water being transported in a camel cart, Rajasthan
• Wooden Puppets of Rajasthan in Traditional Indian Clothing

See Also:

• Search for Pictures of Rajasthan the Royal State at Kamat PictureSearch
• Geographica Indica -- states in the Indian Union, maps and demographics at Kamat's Potpourri

References:

• K. L. Kamat, Na Rajasthanadalli, Akshara Prakashana, 1974
• K. L. Kamat, The Timeless Theater , 1999
• Govt. of India, The Temples of Rajasthan