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There are various small and big districts as Rajasthani People
well towns in Rajasthan. The houses in the
desert are designed depending upon the
weather conditions. The roofs of the
houses are flat as there is hardly or no
rainfall. The walls of the houses are thick
to keep the inner houses cool. There are
underground wells to store water for daily
use. The rich merchants live in havelis.
These havelis have large ceilings with well
designed walls and interior. The men of
the desert region wear dhoti-kurta with
colourful turbans. The women wear
ghaghra-choli and odhni.

Quick Fact

Rajasthani food is the combination of dal, bati and churma but
there is a wide variety to choose from in Rajasthani cuisine.

The people of the desert are very famous for handicrafts. They make products with camel hair,
wood and stones. There are many annual fairs which are famous in the other parts of country as
well. Kapil Muni Fair at Kolayat and Bikaner is one of the most famous among them. People take a
dip in the Kolayat Lake during this fair. Jaisalmer and Pushkar are famous for cattle fairs. These
fairs also include folk dances and music in Rajasthani style.

Handicrafts of Rajasthan Kapil Muni fair Cattle fair in Pushkar Rajasthani dancers

Work Which food items are famous in Rajasthan? Find out and write
their names below.
at home

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