Monday, 29 February 2016

Luxury Cuisine at Peshawri Restaurant, Agra

In an ambience reminiscent of the rustic charm of dining in the warmth of tents under a starry sky in the cold desert terrain of the North West Frontier, Peshawri brings to Agra an award winning menu of delicacies cooked in the clay tandoor.

Experience the wonder of this cuisine in Agra only at Peshawri, with a lavish spread of delicious kebabs – vegetarian and non-vegetarian that are cooked in myriad ways, a range of Indian breads – from the decadently indulgent to light and fluffy breads and of course, the inimitable Dal Bukhara – all of which is paired with an exclusive collection of wines and other beverages.

Lunch: 1230 Hrs to 1445 hrs
Dinner:1900 Hrs to 2345 Hrs

Origin

The British demarcated the North-West Frontier Province in the year 1900, which comprised parts of Afghanistan, and the Northwest part of pre independence India. The cuisine has been inspired by the essence of North West frontier tradition, of camaraderie around the warm glow of a campfire - succulent tandoori fare, low on oil and high on authenticity.
The food is cooked in clay ovens or tandoor in the traditional style of the Indian North-West Frontier region. This style of cooking requires great expertise on the part of the chefs, since the meat is not accompanied by any sauce or gravy, but only pre-marinated and cooked before serving. It takes a chef years of meticulous training and dedication to master the technique of the art of making the breads that are so much vital part of the cuisine, or to acquire the ability to gauge spices, mix marinades, and the most vital of all, to judge the heat of the tandoor and the time necessary for each dish to be perfectly cooked.

Décor / Ambience

A unique concept, the restaurant offers a sophisticated yet totally ethnic experience where the kitchen is part of the restaurant. The decor comprises rough-hewn trestle tables and wooden stools complete the rugged look. Copper pots and urns are suspended from the ceiling and pillars; the crockery is earthenware in an earthy ochre colour, while the menu is painted on a block of wood. The chequered apron is also a totally novel concept that has become very popular. The view of the kitchen with the busy chefs adds to the warmth of the restaurant, inviting one to take time off to photograph the activity inside the kitchen. The speed by which the food is cooked and delivered to the tables justifies its claim of having one of the most efficient service
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Sunday, 28 February 2016

udaipur attraction

Udaipur

One of the most romantic cities in all of Rajasthan, Udaipur is better known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and the placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city. It was founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh II. The Lake Palace is certainly the best late example of this unique cultural explosion, but Udaipur is full of palaces, temples and havelis ranging from the modest to the extravagant. It's also proud of its heritage as a centre for the performing arts, painting and crafts.

Attractions

Lake Pichola: Udaipur was established around this picturesque lake. Pichola was expanded by the Maharaja after he founded the city. The lake is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. Two island palaces Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas (renowned world over as The Lake Palace) on the lake are of breathtaking magnificence.
On a small hillock at the banks of the lake, a beautiful garden is carved, which gives an excellent view of the setting sun in the backdrop of Aravalli hills. Adding to the beauty of this point are the recently installed Musical Fountains, which dance to the tunes of music and a riot of colors.
Lake Fateh Sagar lies to north of Pichola and was built by Maharana Jai Singh but it got the name of Fateh Singh who rebuilt its dam. Both the lakes are breathtakingly beautiful and one can take a cruise on their waters. The Sunset over these lakes are moments to be cherished.
City Palace over the lake is the biggest palace in Rajasthan. The construction of this palace was originally commenced by Maharana Udai Singh, the founder. Later on, many additions were made and integrated so well with the rest of the architecture that it was difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole. The palace has many balconies, towers and cupolas. The upper terraces offer a beautiful view over the lake and the city.
The main part of the palace is now converted into a museum. Among the items displayed is the Mor Chowk with beautiful mosaics of peacocks, the Manak or Ruby Mahal with glass and porcelain figures. Krishna Vilas has a remarkable collection of miniatures. Beautiful mirror work is displayed in the Moti Mahal. Other exhibits include the princely Rolls-Royces.
Lake Palace, founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh, the Lake city of Udaipur is often referred as the 'Venice of the East'. Studded with extravagant palaces, hilltop fortresses, awe-inspiring temples and romantic gardens filled with blossoming trees, this 'City of Dreams' is, not surprisingly, a favourite with travellers, both Indian and Foreign. A fantasy island palace shimmering on mirror-calm Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace is one of the most romantic hotels in the world.
Shaelion-Ki-Bari, or Garden of the Maids of Honour, is in the north of the city. This small ornamental garden, with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants and delightful lotus pool. This garden is laid with extensive lawns, fountains and shady walking lanes. There are four pools and fountains with elephant trunks for spouts.
Moti Magri: Erected atop Moti Magri or Pearl Hillock, overlooking Fateh Sagar, is an unparalleled bronze statue of the valiant hero Maharana Pratap who was killed in the battle of Haldighati. Hundreds climb the tree-lined uphill path to pay homage. The path to the top traverses elegant gardens, including a Japanese Rock Garden.
Shilpgram, a crafts village 3 kms. west of Fateh Sagar is a treat for the soul. Displays by the various musicians, dancers and the artisans from the different states transports you in altogether a unique world of traditions and customs and draws you closer to the essence of India.
It is an ethnographic museum depicting the life styles, traditions, customs, folk arts of rural and tribal people of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Daman, etc. There are several huts constructed in traditional architectural styles using mud and local building material to reflect the geographical and ethnic diversity of western India.
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal: This is a museum of folk arts which has rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings. World famous puppeteers put shows here on request in advance.
Jagdish Temple: Built by Maharaja Jagat Singh, during the mid 17th century in Udaipur, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This Indo-Aryan style of temple, one of the largest and popular Vishnu temples of Northern India, enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the Universe. The pagoda of Jagdish temple, 79 feet high, is covered with curved friezes of dancers, musicians, elephants and horsemen. Its archway is also impressive.
Sajjan Garh: Overlooking the city is a steep hill, about 152.5 metres, on which stands a striking fortified palace. Dominating the skyline it is visible from most parts of the city. One can go by jeep up a steep road and enjoy a beautiful view of the lakes and palaces of Udaipur. The hillside is thickly wooded and the former rulers maintained this as a royal shooting preserve. It offers a panoramic overview of the lakes, palaces and the surrounding countryside. The palace is illuminated at night and from a distance looks something like a fairy tale.
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Saturday, 27 February 2016

CHOKHI DHANI

Chokhi Dhani

Chokhi Dhani is a concept capturing the vibrant spirit of Rajasthan and ensuring a perfect Rajasthani experience. Inbound and native tourists have a desire to experience the unique Rajasthani culture. The real Rajasthan, the villages, the paintings, Bani Thani art, the wall decorations, Dipak wall, the fresh air, the evening performances, the enthusiasm, the 'manuhar' (a delicate request to eat till your heart’s desire), the traditions, the costumes and at last but not least the Feelings.

At Chokhi Dhani we bring that all for you. Our aim is to preserve and encourage the village art and culture, to get today's generation closer to the roots and the globetrekkers to see Indian village life.

The place is just away from the hustle of the city center where nature is alive, natural scenic views are ready to serve you and where you can feel the fresh air of Indian rustic villages. A place which is not too far to reach, situated on a national highway booming with peace and quiet. A place where you and your family love to come again and again...

You will instantly notice the friendliness and smiles; Chokhi Dhani reception, we have the best cooks from royal palaces and artisans from all over Rajasthan. Our master architect visited nearby villages, haveli and palaces before starting. We collect artifacts from various parts of Rajasthan but mainly tried to make our own, so that you get the unique. We use purely hand crafted material for decoration and merged it with all modern amenities for your comfort.

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Thursday, 25 February 2016

5 interesting facts about Jama Masjid

Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, located in Delhi has quite a history to tell. This historical monument stands tall despite rough times. While it has interesting tales to tell, there are quite a few controversies too around it. Anyway, here, we will tell you some interesting facts about Jama Masjid.

1. Jama Masjid was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656.

2. Its construction cost 1 million rupees. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers.
3. Jama Masjid was inaugurated by an imam from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
4. 25,000 people can pray in the courtyard of Jama Masjid at a time and it is India’s largest mosque.
5. After the Revolt of 1857, the British confiscated the mosque and had soldiered stationed here. They even wanted to demolish it, but it wasn’t destroyed due to opposition.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Some Interesting Facts about the Lotus Temple:

Ardishir Rustanpur of Hyderabad have been generous enough to donate his entire life savings to buy the plot for Lotus Temple to be constructed.
The architect, Fariborz Sahba, was approached in 1976, to construct the Lotus Temple. He later managed the fund in a way that he may also make a greenhouse, where plants and flowers were studied that would be ideal for planting within the premises.
The Delhi Lotus Temple, the Bahai House of Worship, attracts a number of visitors each year. With about 4.5 million visitors in a year, additionally, it surpasses the Taj Mahal when it comes to amounts of visitors.
A CNN report has listed the Lotus Temple of Delhi because the most visited establishment in India.
In Sikkim, there is a Shiva temple, the Hindu Legship Mandir, that has been made replicating the famous Lotus Temple of the capital.
The Lotus Temple of brand new Delhi can also be featured on the stamp of Delhi of Rs. 6.50.

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10 Most Interesting and Unknown Facts about Red Fort

#1. Originally, the Red Fort was white in color, as per the reports of Archeological Survey of India, which concluded that lime plaster had been used on some parts of the historic monument. Reportedly, the building was painted in red by the British after the white plaster had faded off.

#2. Qila-e-Mubarak or the Blessed Fort, as Red Fort was originally called, was designed by Ustad Hamid and Ustad Ahmad, the famous architects of the period of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It was constructed when the Emperor shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. The amazing building to 10 years to be completed, with its construction starting in 1638 and culminating in 1648.

#3. The building has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, due to its historical and cultural significance.

#4. The octagonal shaped building of Red Fort has been made of red sandstone and is encircled by a huge wall. Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate are the two entrances to the fort, which is spread over a sprawling area of 256 acres.

#5. Red Fort is an amazing example of architectural splendor, with its well planned public halls, marble places, a mosque and beautiful gardens.

#6. The Red Fort housed the famous “Rang Mahal”, literally translated as the Palace of Colors. The beautiful Palace was home to the wives and mistresses of the Emperor, along with their maids. The Emperor usually spent time with his wives and concubines at this splendid location and sometimes went there for dinner.

#7. The code of conduct of the Rang Mahal prohibited men from entering there, except the Emperor himself or one of the princes. Only the maids and eunuchs were allowed to go into the premises and deliver messages from outside.

#8. Another most fascinating aspect of the Red Fort is the fact that it housed the beautiful Kohinoor diamond, which was embedded into the royal throne of Shah Jahan, which was located in the Diwan-i-Khas. The precious stone was later stolen by Nadir Shah and today is a part of Royal Crown Collection of England.

#9. The last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar was tried by the British in the Diwan-i-Khas of the Red Fort on the charges of treason. This happened after the failure of the revolt of 1857 by the Indian revolutionaries.

#10. At the end of the Mughal rule, Red Fort was taken over by the British, who stripped it off its valuables and sold them. They also destroyed the structures within the building.

Knowing all these amazing facts about this great historic building makes it even more alluring to the visitors.

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Monday, 22 February 2016

Rajasthan Handicraft

Shopping Paradise in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is among the richest states of India. Each period of its history made if contribution to this fild. The kings and nobles were patrons of hart and crafts and encouraged the craftpersons.

There was an obsessive desire to decorate their surroundings. Right from the walls of the forts and palaces, to the walls of the rural villagers,the desire to add colour prevailed. Warriors, not only gave elaborate attention to their clothing and armours, but also ensured that the horses and elephants that carried them into the battleground where equaly decorated.Ornaments like jewelled saddles and intricate silver howdas were proudly displayed .the women of Rajasthan are famed for there beauty and it is said that the printed patterns on the women's skirts are different in villege even 30 Kms apart.

Rajasthan Paintings- Shopping

'Rajsathan has many schools ol painting having Their own districts styles, well known among them being Marwar, Mewar, Hadoti Kishangarh, Dhundhur and Alwar.

The Miniature Paintings of Rajsthan which had flourishedunder princely patronage are still reproduced and descendants of the original craftsmen continue to produce miniture masterpieces, retaining their classic elegance . They are often made on hand made paper mathological the ms from Ramayana, Krishna Lila, Ragamala, and Geetgovinda are commonly used . In the paintaings , Vivdly rendred are hills valleys, gardens, palaces, court scenes and relifious processions.

Rajasthan Jewellery- Shopping

Bangles are a special attraction of Rajasthan. Lac bangles are believed to be worn as a sign of good omen and are available in many colours & designs. Glass bangles, made in great variety in Jaipur & Jodhpur, are perennially in demand and are available in most parts of the state.

Kundan and enamel jewellery has been a speciality of Rajasthan, particularly that of Jaipur. Kundan is the art of setting precious stones in gold.

The stones are embossed into decorative shapes & patterns and embellished with delicate enamel ornamentation in the champeve ( raised field ) technique. The designs are mostly exquisitely entwined flowers and birds and sometimes human and animal figures.

Jaipur is well known for its gold and silver enamelling. This traditional art of Meeriakariis also done in Nathdwara.

The thewa work of Pratapgarh is highly exquisite and popular, in this technique, designs are enamelled in gold on a glass base. The base used is generally green or red in colour.

Rajasthan Textiles - Shopping

Heart-warming textiles, dyed in the bandhani or tie & dye style reign supreme in Rajasthan. The artofbano^an/isa highly skilled process. Different methods are used to tie the fabric into small points producing different patterns like Lahariya, Mothda,Ekdali and Shskari. The best bandhani work comes iikar and Jodhpur, while Jaipur. Pali. Udaipur and Nathdwara are the other centres.

The women of Rajasthan haveembroidering fabrics. Embroidery practised in Bikaner is done by counting threads. The women of skar and Jhunihunu specilize in making patterns of animals. Chain stitch is popular in A!war. Dancing figures. Flowers and peacocks are the favourite motifs. Women of Barmer use mirrors, thus enhancino the beauty of the embroidered piece.

In applique, different pieces of cloth are patched together to make a multicolouredmosiac.. The exotic colours, shapes and pattern combinations against constrasting backgrounds catch the eye.

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Sunday, 21 February 2016

Let us tell you why-The Taj Mahal is so special

Voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and often described as the most beautiful building ever created, it is not surprising that the Taj Mahal is on most travellers bucket list. Located in the major city of Agra in the Uttar Pradesh region, it is the most popular tourist destination in the Indian sub-continent. A trip to India wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal – let us tell you why!

It’s true that many believe that an article, blog or photo in a magazine is enough to appreciate the full beauty of things, but you know the saying, ‘this photo didn’t do it justice’? It could not be more relevant to the Taj Mahal – this monumental structure seems to exceed everyone’s expectations! After a visit to one of the world’s greatest heritage sites, many people leave completely blown away by every inch of the phenomenal building. It is one of those works that once you have seen it you say ‘I get it now, I get why it was voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.’

Along with the beauty, the Taj Mahal has an incredible history too. It was built as a result of passion, built upon a love story – a true example of a man’s deep rooted love for his favourite wife. This monument dates back to the 1600’s where Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan fell in love with Mumtaz Muhal a Muslim Persian princess. Emperor Jahan was soon to take control of the Mughal Empire growing in both wealth and power, however this was not enough to stop his greatest love from passing away. As a testament to his love and her beauty, he decided to build the most beautiful tomb anyone has ever seen – the Taj Mahal. The name derives from Mumtaz Muhal herself meaning ‘crown of palace’. Created as a symbol of adoration from the Emperor to his wife, the romantic history adds soul to the magnificent Taj Mahal.

Designed to reflect the pure beauty of Mumtaz Muhal, the Emperor created a monument blended with Indian, Persian and Islamic styles. The mausoleums grand marble domes are surrounded by 4 minarets and the 2 red sandstone buildings positioned west and east are set within lush gardens mirrored by surrounding pools. Its accentuated symmetry for which it is most famous for, beckons tourists from all over – every angle that you look at it from, you will be awe-struck.

The carefully chosen white marble shifts in colour from sunrise to sunset and is said to reflect the different moods of the Emperor emphasising the great love story. It’s a transformation so mesmerizing that it’s worth wandering the grounds all day to witness the change from a rosy tone in the morning to the bright light of a full moon. One of the best angles to see the Taj from is the East side in the Mehtab Bagh Park across the river, so make sure to see it from there too! With no bad time of year to visit the Taj Mahal, it’s a perfect addition to anyone’s bucket list.

Myth has it that Shah Jahan desired a similar mausoleum for himself. There are writings about the plans for the ‘Second Taj’ or ‘Kaala Taj’. It is believed that building had begun directly opposite the Taj Mahal across the river, from Black Marble and would be connected to the Taj Mahal by a bridge. However the Emporer was deposed by his own son and any building that had begun was destroyed.

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Thursday, 18 February 2016

10 Interesting Facts About the Delhi Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar means ‘pole’ or ‘axis’ in Arabic
The Qutub Minar is the highest single tower in India
The tower marked the site of the first Muslim kingdom in North India
It was built as a mighty, awesome tower of victory to commemorate the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi
Qutub Minar was meant to be the prototype of all minars (towers) in India
It was influenced by the brick victory pillars in Ghazni in Afghanistan
The iron pillar in the Qutub Minar complex has not rusted after some 2000 years
Parts of the Qutub Minar complex have been built out of Hindu temples which can be seen clearly in the Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid
The Qutub Minar has been damaged by lightening twice in 1326 and 1368
Qutub Minar has a Decorative Light Show every evening from 6:30 to 8pm as well as the Qutub Minar Festival in October/November

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Wednesday, 17 February 2016

10 Interesting Facts About Humayun’s Tomb

Built in the 15th century, Humayun’s Tomb is an intriguing historical site in Delhi. Below are some of the facts that you would like to know -

1. There are more than 100 graves within the entire complex. Several of them are on the first level terrace, known as "Dormitory of the Mughals".

2. Humayun’s Tomb was designed by a Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyath.

3. It was notably the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent with beautiful causeways and channels.

4. It was the first Indian building known as a classic specimen of the double-domed elevation with kiosks on a huge scale.

5. The tomb’s concept of eight side chambers symbolizes the Islamic concept of paradise.

6. The building introduced the distinctive combination of red sandstone and white marble.

7. Contrary to Taj Mahal, which a husband built in the memory of his wife, Humayun Tomb was built by a wife, Hamida Banu Begam, for her husband.

8. UNESCO declared the tomb a World Heritage Site in 1993.

9. Humayun's Tomb has earned the status of being a landmark in the expansion of Mughal architecture.

10. Humayun’s Tomb inspired the construction of the much celebrated Taj Mahal, which was built a century later.

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Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Rajasthani cuisine

Rajasthani cuisine was influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. Food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. Scarcity of water and fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking. It is also known for its snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia, Mirchi Bada and Pyaaj Kachori. Other famous dishes include Bajre ki roti (millet bread) and Lashun ki chutney (hot garlic paste), Mawa Kachori from jodhpur, Alwar ka mawa, Malpauas from pushkar and Rassgollas from Bikaner, "paniya"and "gheriya" from Mewar. Originating for the Marwar region of the state is the concept Marwari Bhojnalaya, or vegetarian restaurants, today found in many part of India, which offer vegetarian food of the Marwari people.To decrease the use of water in this desert state they use a lot of milk and milk products to cook.

Sweet dishes

Sweet dishes are never referred to as 'dessert' in Rajasthan, because unlike desserts which are served after the meal, Rajasthani sweets are served before, during and after the meal.

Balushahi

Besan Chakki

Churma

DilKhushaal

Feeni

Ghevar

Gujia

Seero (Hindi: Halwa)

Imarti

Jhajariya

Kadka

Milk-Cake (Alwar ka Mawa)

Makkhan-bada

Palang Torh

Mawa Kachori

Typical Rajasthani curries

Aloo matar ki sabji

Beans ki sabji

Besan Gatte ki sabji

besan purla

childa

dahi mein aloo

Dal Chawal Kutt

danamethi, papad ko saag

Gajar ki sabji

Govind Gatte or Shahi Gatte

Guwar fali ki saag

Haldi ko saag

Jaipuri

Kadhi

Bajri ki raab

Karela ki sabji

Ker-saangri ki sabji

Kicha ki sabji

Kikoda ki sabji

Lauki key Koftey

Makki ki ghaat

Makki ki raab

Makki ki saag

Badi

Masala Gatta

Matar ki sabji

meethi danamethi

Moranga ki sabji

Motha ko saag

Papad, Badi ko saag

Papad ki sabji

Pyaaz Paneer

Raabdi

rabori ki sabji

Sev Tamatar

Dal Tadka

Typical Rajasthani meat dishes

Khad khargosh (wild hare cooked and roasted underground)

Laal maans (meat in red chillies curry)

Mohan maans (meat cooked in milk)

Saanth ro achaar (pickled wild boar meat)

Safed maans (meat cooked in curd)

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Monday, 15 February 2016

Cuisine of Agra

It is natural for the city of the Taj Mahal, which has been an important Mughal seat for long, to boast of serving the best Mughlai cuisine. To get the real taste of authentic Mughlai cuisine or the cuisine of Agra, one needs to travel to Agra. Agra offers a variety of cuisines for travelers from far and wide. Besides the Mughlai cuisine, which saw its birth in this region, the city offers a varied fare in its eating out option. The Taj Ganj area has a number of makeshift eateries catering to budget travelers.

City of Agra produces some excellent Multicuisine menus. Some of the famous things at Agra are its local sweets like petha and gazak, and saltish snack called dalmoth.

A tour to India would take you to the city of Agra where you will find several India's famous meat dishes prepared the kitchen of the Mughals.You can enjoy the taste of Kababs, which are pieces of meat marinated in spices and skewered over a coal tandoor. In Cuisines of Agra, some of the famous Mughlai dishes include tandoori chicken, seekh and boti kabab and even tandoori fish.

The superb Mughlai cuisine with its luscious sauces of milk, curd, cream and crushed nuts is available in major hotels and restaurants in Agra. To add a local taste to your food, besides hotels and restaurants, one should also try out the small dhabas that are easily located in the city. These serve a variety of food items at cheaper rates. India tour Packages offer a tour to Agra where you will find all this and more.

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Sunday, 14 February 2016

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer,Rajasthan tours

The city is known for Desert Safari and its Jaisalmer Fort, which is a living fort and is also known as the Golden Fort. Inside the fort area, one can find hotels, shops and old and majestic havelis. Jaisalmer attracts a lot of tourists for its desert camel safari. There are a lot of sand dunes in the Jaisalmer and Khuri village, located around 45km from Jaisalmer is famous for such dunes. There are a lot of hotels near such dunes which provides various cultural activities including music and dancing as part of the camel safari package. Ragasthan, a music festival, typically held in the 2nd week of February is also hosted near the Khuri sand dunes.

First place in the ‘places to see in Jaisalmer’ was the Patwa ki Haveli. This was the first haveli to be erected in Jaisalmer and is actually a cluster of 5 smaller havelis. The palette that the eyes see is a hue of sandstone color.

Next stop was the Gadisar lake. This lake acted as a reservoir for the entire city at one point. You can sit quietly by the lake and admire the structure in the center of the lake.

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Friday, 12 February 2016

Vasant Panchami

'Vasant Panchami', refers to the following festivals: the religious Hindu festival of Saraswati Puja also called Shree Panchami; Sufi Basant observed in Sufi shrines; the seasonal spring festival of Vasant Panchami observed in many regions; the Basant Festival of Kites of the Punjab region; observance in Gurdwaras as a Sikh festival; the birthday of the Deo-Sun God in Bihar and a harvest festival. The festivals are celebrated on the fifth day of Magha.

Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of learning, wisdom, knowledge, fine arts, refinement, science and technology. Vasant Panchami is treated by celebrants as Saraswati's birthday.People worship Goddess Saraswati to attain enlightenment through knowledge and to rid themselves of lethargy, sluggishness and ignorance.

The story of Saraswati Puja is related to the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. Sri Krishna granted Saraswati a boon that she too will be worshipped on Vasant Panchami. After performing morning ablutions and bathing, a Kalasha is established. After worshipping Ganesh, the Sun, Vishnu and Shiva, Saraswati is worshipped. Thereafter, coloured powder is thrown into the air.This is the general form of observance of praying to Goddess Saraswati on Vasant Panchami. In places such as Uttar Pradesh, prayers are offered to Goddess Saraswati and people sing religious verses to celebrate the festival. Interestingly, in Tamil Nadu and South India Saraswati is worshipped on the ninth day of navratri in the month of ashwin.

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Rajasthan in General

1 . Cuisine of Rajasthan

In this desert climate not much could be grown in the way of crops but you are in for a real treat when it comes to Rajasthani cuisine. The inventive chefs of yesteryears kings have created some mouthwatering delicacies. High on the must-sample list are the dal bati churma, gatta ki sabzi, mangodi, bajra ki roti, mirch pakodi and varoius chutneys and papads. The smoked Rajasthani kebab - sule is bare-be-cued in about a dozen different ways and is a non vegetarian delicacy. Besides, each region is distinguished by its popular sweet - Mawa Kachori from Jodhpur, Malpuas from Pushkar, Rasogullas from Bikaner, Ghevar from Jaipur..to name a few.

2. Climate in Rajasthan

Given its varied topography the climate varies throughout Rajasthan. The west is relatively dry and infertile; it includes some of the Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert. In the southwestern part of the state, the land is wetter, hilly and more fertile. On average winter temperatures range from 8° to 28° C (46° to 82° F) and summer temperatures range from 25° to 46° C (77° to 115° F). Rains falls from July through September during the monsoon season. The best time to travel to Rajasthan is during the winter, which extends from December to March. January is the coolest month of the year

3. Customs and Manners

Rajasthan is an ancient land with a diverse culture and many timeless traditions still thrive in its heartland. The aarti, tilak, namaskar and use of garlands is a common welcome for important guests.

Madana the Rajasthani art of decorating courtyards and prayer halls, using coloured powders has also been kept alive.

4. Dress

Clothes in kaleidoscopic colours complemented by ornate jewelery is a trademark of the Rajasthani people.

The common dress of the women constitutes a sari or odhani, choli, ghaghra or lahanga. Besides, the women of high status and ranks wear dupatta and patka.

The use of chappals or sandals or jutees is also common but ladies of high families use coloured sandals studded with gold threads and stars.

Turban, the head dress of Rajasthani men, is a differential pattern, of each geographical region designed to suit terrain and climatic influence. All over Rajasthan, the bandhni, the tie-and-dye sari and turban reign supreme.

5. Dances of Rajasthan

The dances of Rajasthan seem to have originated from the depths of the desert and the hearts of its people. Women dancers pirouette gracefully and their Ghaghras (skirt) flare out in a blaze of color and movement. Regal men in fulsome, gathered white ankle-length skirts and brilliant turbans swirl and execute intricate choreographic patterns. Most popular among these sensuous and riveting dances are Ghoomar, Bhavai, Kachhi Ghodi, Chari, Kalbeliya, Gair, Kathputli and Terahtaali.

6. Music of Rajasthan

The rythms and tunes of Rajasthani folk music seem akin to the songs of its shifting sands. Maand is the original Rajasthani music that flourished in its courts. Among the professional folk musicians the Bhopas (singing priests), Nats, Bhat puppeteers, Kalbelias and Kanjars made some vital contributions to Rajasthani music .

7. Musical instruments of Rajasthan

To this day Rajasthani musicians use many unsophisticated indegenous instruments that produce strangely mesmeric sounds - such as the bankia, flutes called algoza, the hypnotic Jewish harp or morchhang, the stringed instrument with a tinkling cluster of bells called the ravanhatta and the earthen pitcher or matka which is turned in the hands with amazing dexterity and is used as a percussion instrument.

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