Rajasthan -the land of royalty is a glittering jewel set in the golden sands of a barren deserts landscape. Hindi is the official language of the state. But the principal language is ” Rajasthani”, and the four major dialects are Marwari in the west, Jaipuri in the east, Malwi in the southeast and Mewati in the northeast.
Hindusim is the main religion of Rajasthan. Other significant religious groups in the state are the Jains and the Muslims.
Folk Music & Dance
The people of Rajasthan live life to the hilt. After hard work in the harsh desert sun and the rocky terrain whenever they take time off they let themselves go in gay abandon. There is dancing, singing, drama, devotional music and puppet shows and other community festivities which transform the hardworking Rajasthani into a fun-loving and carefree individual.
Some of the better known forms of entertainment are Ghoomar Dance, Gait Ghoomar, Gait, Chart Dance, Kachhi Ghodi, Fire Dance etc.