rajasthan culture

Rajasthan : Famous Literature for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

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Rajasthani literature written in various genres starting from 1000 AD. But, it is generally agreed that modern Rajasthani literature began with the works of Surajmal Misrana.His most important works are the Vansa Bhaskara and the Vir Satsai. The Vans Bhaskar contains accounts of the Rajput princes who ruled in what was then Rajputana The Vir … Read more Rajasthan : Famous Literature for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan : Ancient Civilizations for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

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  Different Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan are:- Kalibangan Civilizations:- Kalibangan lies along the left bank of the dried-up bed of river Ghaggar (ancient Sarasvati and Drashdwati). Its supposed to be older then 4000 B.C. and was first discovered by Amlanand Ghosh in 1952 AD It comprises of three mounds, the larger one in the middle … Read more Rajasthan : Ancient Civilizations for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan : Tribal Communities of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

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Tribes of Rajasthan constitute 12% of the total population. The main tribal communities of Rajasthan are Bhil tribe and Meena tribe. The major concentration of these tribes of Rajasthan is found mainly in the foothill of Vindhya, Aravalli mountain ranges. Each and every tribes of Rajasthan have contributed with their unique customs and rituals, thereby … Read more Rajasthan : Tribal Communities of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan : religious systems and their Seats for RAS (RTS) Prelims examination

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Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements in Hinduism:- Ancient vedic religion was … Read more Rajasthan : religious systems and their Seats for RAS (RTS) Prelims examination

Rajasthan : Costumes and jewellery for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

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Costumes of Rajasthan can basically be classified as Paridhan,which is a lower garment and achhadan which is an upper garment.Pag as an headgear is a symbol of noble and still practiced as an integral part of rajasthani culture. Various Traditional Dresses are:- Potia Dhoti Bandha Angrakhi Bugatari Pachewara Khol Dabla Lahariya Chera Chundari Ekdali Tikunti … Read more Rajasthan : Costumes and jewellery for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan : Folk Music of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

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Rajasthan has a diverse collection of musician castes, including langas, sapera, bhopa, jogi and Manganiar. There are two traditional classes of musicians: the Langas, who stuck mostly exclusively to Muslim audiences and styles, and the Manganiars, who had a more liberal approach. Manganiar are professional hereditary caste musicians. They mostly live in Jaisalmer and Barmer … Read more Rajasthan : Folk Music of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan : Famous Saints for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

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Saints of Rajasthan Saints of Rajasthan can be Characterized as Bhakti saints and Warior saints. Famous Bhakti Saints of Rajasthan are:- Dadu Dayal Mira Bai Lal Das Charan Das Mavaji Note: we will try to explain them in detail shortly Warrior Saints of Rajasthan took the responsibility to protect the Dharma from the invaders and finally … Read more Rajasthan : Famous Saints for RAS(RTS) Prelims Examination

Rajasthan : Main centers for Handicraft for RAS(RTS) Prelims examination

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THEWA ART The art of setting gold on glass is known as Thewa Art. Thewa is a rare and distinct skill of Rajasthani Rajsonia of Pratapgarh. Necklace sets,pillboxes,photoframes,pendent,earings are main products.   SANDAL WOOD CARVING Based on ivory crafts shifted to sandalwood items. Beautiful carved work and wonderful finishing makesd this craft worldwide popular. Gods,Ambabadi,Elephant,Chess … Read more Rajasthan : Main centers for Handicraft for RAS(RTS) Prelims examination

Rajasthan : Language and Dialect for RAS(RTS) Prelims

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Rajasthani Languages Evolution of rajasthani languages from Shaurseni Prakrit Saureni Prakrit is then developed into:- Gurjar in western region Shaurseni in eastern region (Apram bhasha)   Gurjar- Maru Gurjar or old Rajasthani its common language of Rajasthan and Gujrat 1st work was Bhrateshwar Bahubali Ghor by Vajrasensuri in 1168 ad In 15th century it evolved … Read more Rajasthan : Language and Dialect for RAS(RTS) Prelims