A lonely tree in desert of Thar in Rajasthan, India. And so precisely cut leaves! Why? Any guess? Not a manly work at all. It is the work of camels who have simply eaten up everything that is within reach of their long necks... Neat work. Isn't it. This is few kilometres away from Jaisalmer in core of Thar... ...
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Deer galloping (hoping!) near village Guda Vishnoyian in Jodhpur district of Rajasthanin western India. This area is known world over for the community which prides its trees and wildlife more than their own lives. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan knows it better then anybody else. ...
Read MoreThe tradition of getting married in a temple/church or marriage hall is slowly going out of vogue with the arrival of newer trends such as resort weddings and destination weddings, making the wedding more than just a celebration. While traditional weddings are in no way passé, they have undoubtedly been given the western twist. Theme weddings are fast becoming a popular facet of Indian weddings, with hotels deploying dedicated teams to cater to the wedding parties. Heritage properties see a steady stream of weddings that prefer a historical background to add to their special day. Beach weddings have become an aspiration for several youngsters. Indian couples have gone past the phase of run-of-the-mill honeymoon getaways to the latest exotic and scenic destination showcased in a recent m
Read MoreRajasthan in India will spend over Rs.1.47 crores on refurbishing two luxury trains - the Palace on Wheels and the Rajasthan Royal on Wheels - this year, a tourism official said.The Palace on Wheels, a joint venture of Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is in for major refurbishment at an investment of Rs.1 crore. RTDC will also give another world-famous luxury train, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, a makeover at an investment of Rs.47 lakh, in a bid to deliver a richer, royally enchanting experience to each guest. Based on the feedback of guests, we have undertaken redecoration of the Palace on Wheels. The luxury tourist train will sport a new heritage look. Modernisation of even minor things is being undertaken, including water purifiers in washroo...
Read Moreराजस्थान के पारंपरिक व सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय नृत्य घूमर को विश्व के सर्वोत्कृष्ट 10 स्थानों में से चौथा स्थान मिला है। एक इंटरनेशनल ऑनलाइन ट्रैवल पोर्टल ने दुनिया के सभी नृत्यों को विभिन्न मानदंडों पर परखते हुए ‘‘घूमर‘‘ को चौथा स्थान दिया है। इस कड़ी में यह भारत का एकमात्र नृत्य है। पहले स्थान पर हवाई, दूसरे स्थान पर जापान का बोन ओडोरी और तीसरे स्थान पर आयरलैंड का नृत्य रहा है। ‘‘घूमर‘‘ राजस्थान की पारंपरिक नृत्यशैली है जिसमें विभिन्न मांगलिक व खुशी के अवसरों पर महिलाएं श्रृंगारिक नृत्य करती है। मुगलकालीन युग में औरतें पुरुषों से पर्दा करती थीं, लिहाजा यह नृत्य मुंह ढककर होता था। अब तब कमोबेश उसी तरह नृत्य करने की परंपरा चली आ रही है। राजमहलों, सामंतों, राजपूतों के घरों में विशेष रूप से किया जाने वाला यह नृत्य राजपूतों की महिलाओं की अन्य सूबों में शादियों के साथ अनेक स्थानों पर विभिन्न र...
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