Enrichment Activity ( Rajasthan) by Himi Paliwal https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu By-Himi Paliwal en-us 2022-01-19 10:06:18 UTC 2025-03-19 01:35:41 UTC hello@padlet.com HERITAGE ------ The palaces in places like Jaipur, the lakes of Udaipur, and the famous forts in the deserts of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner are some of the favourites. Tourism counts for as much as eight percent of the state’s GDP (gross domestic product). Many palaces and forts that were falling apart due to neglect, have now been converted to luxurious heritage hotels that command huge prices and pull millions of people from around the globe. Attractive Rajasthan Tourism Packages also help boost tourism in the state. There are places to visit like Lohagarh fort etc. paliwalhimi https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000079942 2022-01-19 10:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000079942 INTRODUCTION ------- Rajasthan ‘Land of Kings’ or ‘Land of Kingdom’ is India’s largest state by area. The state located on northwest part of country and is a home of cultural diversity. Its features include the ruins of Indus Valley Civilization, Temples, Forts and Fortresses in almost every city. Rajasthan divided into 9 regions; Ajmer .Rajasthan’s formerly independent kingdoms developed a rich architectural and cultural heritage; same can be seen today in numerous forts and palaces, which are enriched by feature of Muslim and Jain Architecture. paliwalhimi https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000088377 2022-01-19 10:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000088377 CULTURE----- Being a mix of faiths, practices, and diversities, Rajasthan showcase a vibrant display of cultures. Life in this desert land is all about traditional ways of living. Be it the architecture, costumes, cuisine, local dialects, arts and crafts, or its fairs and festivals, you can always find a unique charm and plethora of celebrations while travelling around this state.Today, Rajasthan has developed like any other Indian state. However, unlike them, this gorgeous state has endured all its cultural aspects and never hesitates to introduce the outer world with them. Let’s delve deep into the cultures of Rajasthan and have a livelier glimpse of how life thrives in this desert land of India. paliwalhimi https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000206878 2022-01-19 12:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000206878 GEOGRAPHY------ The weather or climate of the Rajasthan can be broadly classified into four distinct seasons. They are - Pre-monsoon, which is the hot season preceding the monsoon and extends from April to June, the Monsoon that occurs in the month of June in the eastern region and mid- July in the western arid regions. The Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert encompasses about 70% of total landmass of Rajasthan and hence it is identified as the "Desert State of India". The Rajasthan desert which forms a major portion of the Thar Desert is the biggest desert in India and encompasses the districts of Jaisalmer, Barer, Bikaner and Jodhpur. In fact the Rajasthan Desert comprises the desert triangle of three cities - Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur. The desert becomes very hot during the summer and it experiences extreme climate with an average annual rainfall less than 25 cm. Days are hot and the nights are cold.Flora & Fauna paliwalhimi https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000254094 2022-01-19 12:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000254094 CUISINE------There is an enormous variety of sweets in Rajasthan, which are relished and savored by all. In Rajasthan, the sweet dishes are had before the meal, with the main course and after the meal unlike other desserts. Therefore, sweet dish is never called dessert in Rajasthan. When a guest arrives in the house of a Rajasthani, he/she is served food in a proper manner. Self service concept is considered rude and thus it does not form part of the etiquettes of Rajasthani's. The cooking style followed in Rajasthan is based on the natural climatic conditions of this desert land. There is scarcity of water and fresh green veggies in the state of Rajasthan, which has an adverse impact on its cooking. In the desert belts of Rajasthan, it is preferred to use milk, butter milk and butter in larger quantities to minimize the amount of water while cooking food. paliwalhimi https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000271348 2022-01-19 12:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000271348 paliwalhimi https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000275797 2022-01-19 12:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000275797 paliwalhimi https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000278852 2022-01-19 12:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/paliwalhimi/96erisy8m6sozywu/wish/2000278852