rajasthan culture

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 : 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

Rajasthani Languages and Literature – for Ras RTS exam

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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 to Dingal Dingal … Read more Rajasthani Languages and Literature – for Ras RTS exam

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 : 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

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 : Fairs of Rajasthan for RAS (RTS) Prelims Examination

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Banganga Fair:-It is said that the stream of Banganga was formed when Arjun, one of the Pandavas, shot an arrow to quench the thirst of dying Bhishma Pitamah, who was a brave warrior and had been badly wounded in the battle of Mahabharata. Chandrabagha Fair:-Thousands of devotees gather here at the time of fair to … Read more Rajasthan : Fairs of Rajasthan 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