Jaipur Travel Guide
Jaipur General Information:
Area : 64.75 sq km, Pink City 9.8 sq km.
Altitude : 431 metres.
Temperature
Summer : Max 45° C Min 25.8° C.
Winter : Max 22° C Min 8.3° C.
Rainfall : ...
Languages : Rajasthani, English, Hindi.
Jaipur Introduction 
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the 'Pink City'
because of the pink-coloured buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake
bed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts
and crenellated walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild
contrasts and a feast for the eyes. All through, Jaipur has retained its strong
Rajputana flavour tempered by several influences - the mughal being the most
prominent. The region's strong cultural heritage is distinctly evident even
today. The city is a visitor's delight. From the intricate, delicate looking
Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar Mantar - an open air observatory
of outsized astronomical instruments, the Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business
establishments on both sides to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the
colorful fountains of life to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural
delight of the City Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.
Jaipur History 
The city of Jaipur is the prime example of the culture and traditions of this
region. . In this land, towering forts were built as much for ostentation as
for intimidating the enemy; and desperate battles were fought by rulers who
were great patrons of the arts. Among all the states of erstwhile princelyIndia,
Rajputana is undoubtedly the one with the most martial record - warring factions
locked in deadly warfare, thousands of royal ladies consigning themselves to
flames preferring death to dishonor. The royal city of Jaipur owes its name
to the founder of the city. It was Great Warrior King Sawai Jai Singh II (1693-1743)
who laid the foundation of the city in 1627. He was one of the few kings of
his time having a keen eye for details and a very good scientific temper. Being
capital to the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, the city is mirror to every
thing that Rajasthan signifies, be its culture, tradition, society, and most
importantly people.
Jaipur Fair & Festivals
Mewar Festival : This 18-day festival is celebrated to welcome
the advent of spring and coincides with the festival of Gangaur in Udaipur.
It is significant for the women of the state as it is time for them to dress
in their best. The women gather to dress the images of Issar and Gangaur and
then carry them in a ceremonial procession through different parts of the city.
The procession ends up at Pichhola Lake where the images are transferred to
special boats amidst singing and festivity.
Cu1tura events are held at the end of the festivities and they include songs,
dances and a display of fireworks.
Gangaur : This spring festival is held in honour of Gauri,
the consort of Lord Shiva, the goddess of abundance. During the festival young
girls dress up in their finest wardrobe and pray for grooms of their choice
and the married women do the same for the well-being of their husbands. Though
celebrated throughout Rajasthan, in Jaipur it has its own charm and attraction.
Girls worship the goddess throughout the preceding fortnight. Colourful images
of Gauri are taken out in procession with the town band.
Teej Festival : Teej is especially celebrated in Jaipur, the
capital city of Rajasthan. However, people ofBihar andparts of Uttar Pradesh
also consider this festival an auspiciousone. Though the revelry and public
participation is absent here, Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati are worshipped
by married women who keep a 24-hour fast for the long life of their husband.
The fast is a strict one during which the women are not allowed to have even
a sip of water. An offering of traditional sweets and fruits is made and women
pray for the long life and prosperity of their husband.
Elephant Festival : A festival celebrated around Holi, great
occasions for the visitor, to watch several elephant sports and
enjoy
the festival of colours. A magnificent spectacle, it unveils the majesty and
grandeur of elephants. A royal procession of sixty elephants in their best finery,
a match of elephant polo and an elephant race are main events of the festival.
Jaipur Best Season
Best Season to visit Jaipur is in the month of October to March.
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