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The Rajputana cultural diaspora is diverse but something typical and unique binds them together so that it never takes another Indian too long to single them out. Maand, the desert ballads sung in deep bass voice evoke pathos, while the twirling skirts of Ghoomar dancers, the balancing of brass pots (Chari dancers), performing on a bed of flaming coals, dancing on sword edges (Bhavai dance), Sapera dance of Kalbeliya snake-charmers’ community sets the adrenaline rushing with some exotic excitement. Sights and sounds, endemic to this desertland make up this cultural kaleidoscope. Take a look..

Folk Dance A little girl sways to the strain of Ektara (a single-chord violinlike instrument). Singing and dancing are ritualistic in Rajasthan and predominates all festivities.	Rustic Belle Used to tourist cameras, she would readily flash that beatific smile. Some scrutinize her dress & jewelry, while others ponder what is it that her eyes belie.
Traditional Headgear Turban or Pagri stands for Rajput pride. There are about 1000 different ways of tying it, each denoting the class, caste and region of the wearer.	Traditional Tattoo The green herbal paste, mehendi, is applied on hands & feet as a temporary tattoo during festivals. The fragrance and the natural reddish tinge is incomparable!
Artistic Walls Display of Rajputana artistry at the very doorstep! The walls of haveli’s (mansions) at Shekhawati are decorated with intricate, fine paintings.	Water Carriers Veiled women carrying water in brass containers from an oasis. It rains sparsely in the Thar. Hence, cuisines are snack-like, using less water & preserved for long.
Rajput Bridegroom The Rajput Groom on his way to the bride’s place. Turbaned and sworded, mounting a decorated mare, he is accompanied by a frenzied crowd dancing & singing.	Camel-ed Beauty Camels are indespensable to desert-life. During festivals, they are pampered with rich decorations before they do the parades and races.