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Rajasthan, the land of valor, is the
place where you hear incredible stories of romance and
courage – fascinating enough to seem a fairytale but real
enough to have been a part of the region’s history. Today,
there is no need for a Rajput warrior to charge on his
steed into a battle for his kingdom, and women are no
longer invisible under the “purdah”, but the mystique of
the bygone era lingers. Whether it is impregnable forts,
the splendid palaces, the centuries-old shops and bazaars,
or the silent dunes of the Thar Desert, every nook and
corner of the region has its own story to tell.
When you are not “taking in the atmosphere” in silent
communion with yourself, you can visit the bustling fairs
and festivals. Watch the metal workers painstakingly
create a fancy flower vase or ornamented bowl, take in the
deft hands of the rural belles dyeing linen fabrics into
an exquisite harmony of colors and patterns, or follow the
nimble fingers of the local weavers knotting the famed
carpets and “dhurries” of Rajasthan. |
