Colors of Rajasthan

When we listen to word Rajasthan, the first thing which strikes our mind is deserts, camels and Kathputli dolls. But there is a lot more to know about Rajasthan than those typical travel catalogue images. When you actually visit the place, there’s a lot more magic, a lot more color and a lot more life on every single street. Rajasthan is known as the “Land of Kings” and is one of most diverse and beautiful states of India that has managed to grab the attention of tourists across the globe. It is a place where modern world and ancient romances fuse, attracting every visitor. Here are some of the interesting facts about the state that will definitely lure you to pack your bags and visit the place.

A color coordinated City:

When you visit the state, you will be amazed to see that it is one of the most colorful states of India and more or less every city is color coordinated. The city of Jaipur is pink, Jodhpur is blue, Jhalawar is purple and Udaipur is white. While travelling through the cities and towns of the state, you will be amazed to see mutiny of colors. Even though it is a desert land, you can find all bright colors, especially visible in the turbans of the men and ghagharas worn by women. The bright colors worn by people add to the vibrancy and beauty of the state. Girls would really love this colorful state.
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The first planned city of India:

Jaipur, the capital of the royal state is the first planned city of India. It was founded by the king Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727. He built the city following all the principles and rules of ancient Hindu doctrines of architecture, Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra. It was designed and planned by Bengali architect and scholar Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya. It is known as the Pink City as every house is painted using pink color. A world heritage site, Jaisalmer fort is known for its history and majestic architecture. But, what’s more, intriguing to know is that this fort is still home to a large mass of the population and is probably the only inhabited fort in the world!

The magnificence of the forts and buildings in Rajasthan is hard to ignore, and Hollywood is no exception, we can see a glimpse of Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh fort in the classic Batman (Dark knight rises).  Also, the beauty of Udaipur is framed beautifully in the movie James bond (Octopussy).  This Fort stands overlooking the city and is one of the largest forts of India. This fact is perhaps known to all and is there is nothing to be amazed about. But, did you know that your favorite superhero Batman Hollywood Blockbuster, “The Dark Night Rises” was made in this very fort? 

The princely state of Udaipur is well-known as the “City of lakes” or “Venice of East” owing to the presence of 5 artificial lakes, which are considered to be the lifeline for the people. The city is like an oasis with Aravali as its backdrop. The splendid palace built in the middle of the Lake Pichola is the prime attraction of the city.
 

Second longest wall:

Did you ever known the fact that the Kumbhalgarh fort, which scuttles up to 36 km in length, is the second largest continuous wall in the World? Yes, the fort situated in the desert state has the longest continuous wall in the country and the second longest in the World after Great Wall of China. 

Haunted Places:

The state houses two most haunted places of the world. Perhaps, you must have heard about Bhangarh but there is a Ghost Village named Kuldhara, 18 km from Jaisalmer. This village is said to have been deserted overnight in the year 1825. Both the places are considered to be the most haunted places of not only India but of the World.

Temple of “Bullet Baba”, OM Banna: 

Yes, On hearing the name “Bullet Baba” I’m sure to you would be surprised. It is a temple in a small village named Chotilla in Pali district about 40 km from Jodhpur, where the presiding deity is a “Royal Enfield Bullet Motorcycle”. I am sure you are awe-stuck and puzzled. This bike belonged to a man named Om Singh Rathore, who met with a road accident while on the way to Chotilla. He was riding the bullet, when his bike skid and hit a tree, killing him on the spot. When the local people informed the Police, they took the bike and kept it in the Police station but to their astonishment, in the next morning the bike was found at the place where the accident took place. Police first thought it to be a prank and took back the bike and emptied the fuel tank. However, the next morning again the bike was found in the same spot. After the news spread across the village, a temple was built in the spot and homage is offered to the bike. It came to be known as the Temple of “Bullet Baba” and the preferred offering is alcohol, unlike the other temples. And if you observe the bike it is decorated colorfully.

These are some of the amazing and interesting facts about the Royal State of Rajasthan. I am sure after knowing these facts, you will surely pack your bags and head toward exploring this captivating and astounding region.