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Rajasthan is the most colorful region in India exhibiting splendor and
royalty in every walk of life. It is truly said "a land of valiance
and chivalry ", which is endowed with invincible forts, magnificent
palaces, waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. No other region in the
country assembles as many paradoxes of India as does the desert land
of Rajasthan.
Pilgrimage Places in Rajasthan
An art form, from Persia under the patronage of Maharaja Ram singhji was first introduced in Rajasthan. A new art form with a
fascinating recipe of distinctive material like the ground quartz
stone. The colour schemes are also peculiar like, blue (oxide of
cobalt), Green (oxide of copper) and the external white.
Some of the pottery is semi- translucent and lately is been
experimented with other colours such as , yellow, dark blue and brown.
The conventional floral or arabesque, hand made patterns and the
animal figure patterns are the prominent designs. The various articles
shaped out are mostly the traditional ones like surahis or pots of
different shapes and size for multiple use, ashtray, tiles, flower
pots, lamp shades, jars various accessories or interior items are the
forte of this art of pottery.
Brahma Temple, Pushkar
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Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is
nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the
Anasagar lake. This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special
place in the hearts of Indians for it is believed that Lord Brahma,
together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here.
Shrinathji
Temple, Nathwara
The temple of shrinathji or Lord Krishna, belonging to the
Vaishnav religion is located at Nathdwara, 48 kms. north of Udaipur.
As thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all parts of the world pass
the lofty mountains and serene lakes of Udaipur, it is impossible for
them to resist visiting this important pilgrim centre.
Chittorgarh
The temple of shrinathji or Lord Krishna, belonging to the
Vaishnav religion is located at Nathdwara, 48 kms. north of Udaipur.
As thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all parts of the world pass
the lofty mountains and serene lakes of Udaipur, it is impossible for
them to resist visiting this important pilgrim centre.
Dargah
Sharif, Ajmer
The dargah Sharif or the place of Where the Muslim saint
KhajwaMoinudin Chishti lie sburied, draws piligrams and devotees from
all parts of the Islamic world. But his admirers today come from all
religions as the Dargah Sharif is considered a shrine where wishes are
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Dilwara
Temple, Mount Abu
The Jain temples at Dilwara, near Mount Abu are considered to be
masterpieces of temple architecture. The Vimalvashi temple was built by
the commander Vimalshah on the order of King Bhimdev in 1031 A.D. It took
around 1,500 workers, several years to build. There are forty eight
pillars, sixteen pillars have the images of females figures in dancing
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