Rajasthan is a land of superb architecture. The most attractive feature of the state is the Rajasthan havelis and palaces. Palaces were located on high tops of the hill, in the center of vast deserts and on islands in lakes Most of the former rulers of Rajasthan built palaces as their residence. These palaces were adorned with elaborate and exquisite architecture. Not only the rulers of Rajasthan, but the rich merchant class also built massive residences. These mansions are luxuriously decorated and are known as Palace.
Many palaces in Rajasthan but The City palace of Jaipur and Lake Palace and City Palace of Udaipur are most famous palaces in Rajasthan.
City Palace of Jaipur:
The City Palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, but a lot of changes and additions were made to the original structure by his successors rulers. City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture from other palaces. The architecture of the City Palace is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The Complex comprises of many structures, courtyards, gardens and buildings. Many impressive small palaces and halls in the complex, such as the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal and Badal Mahal and a famous temple called the Shri Govind Temple and a museum inside, called by City Palace Museum.
City palace of Udaipur:
Udaipur City Palace boasts of the wonderful blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture, located peacefully on the banks of Lake Pichola. The Palace has various towers, domes and arches, which add to the flavor of heritage site. It is truly a feast to the eyes. Maharana Udai Singh built this superb wonder, but the present form of the Palace is the result of subsequent additions by his successors. City Palace has several gates that are known as "Pols". 'Bara Pol' (Great Gate) is the main gate to the City Palace by passing Bara pol after that across a triple arched gate, which is known as 'Tripolia' and Across 'Tripolia', you would enter the 'Elephant Gate' or the 'Hathi Pol'.
Lake palace of Udaipur:
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. It was initially called Jaginwas after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh.
Palaces in Rajasthan
The Different Culture of Rajasthan
A combination of geography, history, lifestyle and language of the people make unique culture of Rajasthan and distinct from others. The combination of all factors are played role for the unique culture of Rajasthan but main part of unique culture of Rajasthan is geography of the Desert land.
The rich culture of Rajasthan is also famous for its paintings, music and folk dances and folk music is a vital part of Rajasthan culture. Songs are used to tell the legendary battles of Rajputs. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds, love stories, and religious or devotional songs known as lively, and belles in rich ghaghra, bhajans and banis and armful of bangles dancing to the tune of the Sarangi, a Rajasthani string instrument etc.
Rajasthani arts and culture has been affected by the Persian elements for the duration of Mughal rule, and can be seen in the attractive Bikaner, Jaipur and Marwar paintings and frescoes on palace wallsRajasthan is famed for its jewelry and gem cutting techniques. A strong Mughal influence is visible in the Thewa style of pendants, which are painstakingly handcrafted and inlaid with semi precious stones and gold. The enameled lac bangles of Rajasthan are made by etching designs on the material, filling it with colors and enameling with gold.
The most commonly language spoken in Rajasthan is Hindi. The natives of Rajasthan speak in Rajasthani and Marwari. Hindi is fast catching up and is also the official language of the state.Rajasthan is also famous as the land of Rajputs (kings), the forts, palaces and Havelis of Rajasthan attract a large number of people from different parts of the world.
Honeymoon place in India
India is one of the most beautiful countries in the World bounded by rivers, seas, Oceans and Mountains making it a perfect Honeymoon destination. India have many honeymoon places but more famous place beach state of Goa to the beautiful hill station of Kashmir to the backwaters-rich Kerala all these place heavy rush of honeymooners from out of India.
More top Indian Honeymoon Place:
Hill Stations:
If you wish to hill station for your honeymoon then you have much option like Mussoorie, Dalhousie, Darjeeling, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Srinagar, Shimla, Nainital, Manali, Mount Abu and Gangtok. Here you can watch the clouds drift over the snow-capped mountains, as you walk through meadows of flowers.
Backwaters Beauty:
If you love water but not beach then backwaters of Kerala is best place for honeymoon. The houseboats or "Kettuvalloms" are a marvelous example of Kerala's traditional craft style.
Beaches Galore:
Goa is capital of beaches Goa honeymoon is best beach honeymoon place.You will find Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh providing you with sea as the companion. This entire place gives the best combination of the sand and the sea.
History Beckons:
If you like to explore history rich architectural legacy of a place, all safar then Rajasthan is the perfect honeymoon place in India. Rajasthan is fill from forts, palaces, havelis and other structures of the bygone area. Rajasthan known by “desert state of India'” here you can enjoy all safari like horse, camel, jeep and more and also you can see sand dunes I am sure you will never ever forget honeymoon of Rajasthan and will cherish its memories throughout your life.
Pushkar Fair
Pushkar town is placed near Ajmer Rajasthan, India. Pushkar temple is famous temple it is dedicated to God Brahma, is said to be the only existing temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. Pushkar Lake and colorful fairs. Pushkar refers to being born from flower According to Hindu mythology lotus fall to the earth at this place Pushkar got its name.
The ancient town of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik one of the largest cattle festival in Asia. Pushkar Fair is a rare combination of religious fervour and cultural vibrancy in Rajasthan. It is the best time when you can interact with tribal folks and understand their culture. You can find a number of animals like camels, horses, cows, mules, goats and sheep accompanying their masters to participate in the Pushkar Festival but main attraction is camel. Camel is best safari of Rajasthan.
This Fair is an ideal for camel safari and shopping destination if you want to buy beautiful Rajasthani handicrafts and local artifacts colorful Rajasthani turbans and ghagaras to local jewelry and you wish see camel events in which camels participate like the Camel Races, Musical Chairs for Camels, Camel Beauty Contest and more.
More attractions in Pushkar like Mahadeo Temple, Pushkar Lake, Savitri Temple, Varah Temple, Holy Ghats Ramvaikunth Temple and more However, the best experience will when one directly goes to the venue and sees all these with proximity.
The Pushkar Fair is about to happen between 25 Oct - 2 Nov, 2009. It is apart from Ajmer 14 k.m.
