| Dominating a large part of Rajasthani culture, the arts | | | | Raja-Maharajas of this legendary land were great |
| and entertainment in Rajasthan never fail to capture | | | | patrons of arts and crafts and made remarkable |
| the hearts of tourists. Famous or its arts and crafts | | | | contributions to the field of art and entertainment. Their |
| across the world, this desert land made a great | | | | passion clearly reflect in the forts, palaces, havelis and |
| contribution to Indian culture. The skilled artists and | | | | monuments constructed by them. The architectural |
| craftsmen have long perfected the art of making | | | | brilliance of these establishments have brought them in |
| extraordinary art pieces with ordinary raw material like | | | | international limelight. The best examples of |
| wood, stone, glass, brass, leather, clay and textile. The | | | | architectural wonders in the state include Dilwara |
| cave paintings and sculptures excavated from various | | | | Temples, Lake Palace, City Palaces, Jantar Mantar |
| archaeological sites in the state clearly show that art | | | | and Jaisalmer Havelis. |
| and craft has been intricately woven into the fabric of | | | | Punctuating the dull life of the desert of Rajasthan, the |
| this land since ages. | | | | dance and music play a significant role in the life of the |
| High on quality and beauty quotient, some of the | | | | people. Dance and music are a great source of |
| famous handicrafts of Rajasthan are tie and dye | | | | entertainment here. No celebration in this land is |
| fabrics, miniature paintings, ornaments studded with | | | | complete without dance and music. Some of the |
| finely cut precious and semi-precious stones, wood | | | | famous folk dances are the Ghoomar dance and |
| and ivory carving, lacquer work, block-printed textile, | | | | Kalbeliya dance. It's a wonderful experience to see |
| pottery and the list seems to be endless. The | | | | such graceful and energetic dance performances. |