 Introduction:
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is popularly
known as the ' Pink City'' Jaipur is the commercial
centre for most of the rural regions of Rajasthan,
so you could come across typical Rajasthani men
and women wearing turbans and ghagra-choli respectively
during your stroll in the city. The cultural prosperity
of Jaipur is visible in its local festivals and
fairs. In this article, we have covered the people,
cuisine, language, religion, folk dance and music
of Jaipur. Jaipur is a land of cultural heritage
unfolding the legacy of the royal past. When you
are planning to visit Jaipur, it is important
to know about the culture, customs and traditions
that are followed there. However, Jaipur has joined
the parade of metropolitan cities; still there
are some traditions and customs in the city, which
you will find quite surprising.
Sightseeing:
AMBER FORT PALACE :
Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described.
The Amber Fort set in picturesque and rugged hills
is a fascinating blend of Mughal Architecture,
construct by Raja Mann Singh in 1592 and completed
by Swai Jai Singh, the fort is made in red sand
stone and white marble. The rugged forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise with a beautiful
of art and architecture. Amber Fort is the classic
and romantic fort palace with a magnificent aura.
The interior wall of palace depicts expressive
painting scenes with carvings, precious stones
and mirror settings.
CITY PALACE :
City Palace located in the heart of the world
city. The City Palace is a blend of Mughal and
Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still
lives in a part of the Palace. The building now
forms the Maharaja Swai Man Singh II Museum and
on display here are a wide array of royal costumes,
some vary exquisite and precious pashmina (kashmiri)
shawls, Benaras silk sarries sauganeri prints
and folk embroidery. An unusual display is that
of voluminous clothes worn by Maharaja Sawai Madho
Singh I (Ruled 1750 -1768). The art gallery is
located in the Diwan I Aam, which literally, mean
the hall of public audience. Between the armory
museum and the art gallery is the Diwan I Khas
meaning the hall of private or selective audience.
JANTAR MANTAR :
Jantar Mantar (Observatory) has the Jaiprakash
Yantra, Samrat Yantra, Ram Yantra and the Composite
instrument, which comprises of a sundial and a
massive hemisphere. The Jantar mantar in Jaipur
is the most famous one among the five observatories
built by Sawai Jai Singh..
Hawa Mahal :
The ornamental facade of this "Palace of
Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur.
Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered
pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate
balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a
royal grandstand for the palace women.
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