Heritage
Heritage of Rajasthan
From UNESCO World Heritage to what every district is known for: forts, stepwells, temples, arts and folk traditions, in one place, each with a story set to music.
UNESCO World Heritage
Places and traditions recognised as heritage of the whole world.
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amer and Jaisalmer — 2013
Watch the story ›Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Astronomical observatory — 2010
Watch the story ›Keoladeo National Park
A haven for birds, Bharatpur — 1985
Watch the story ›Jaipur City
The walled Pink City — 2019
Watch the story ›Kalbeliya folk songs and dances
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — 2010
Watch the story ›Forts, palaces and stepwells
Walls that saw history: hill forts, royal palaces and remarkable stepwells.
FortsMehrangarh — the crown of the Sun CityFounded by Rao Jodha on the Chidiatunk hill in 1459, above the blue city of Jodhpur.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 4
FortsChittorgarh FortHere is a visual description of four iconic sights of Chittorgarh Fort.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 2
FortsKumbhalgarh FortExplore the story of Kumbhalgarh Fort through four vivid scenes.4 scenes · with music
FortsJaisalmer FortWelcome to the visual tale of Jaisalmer Fort and its surroundings.4 scenes · with music
FortsAmer FortWelcome to the visual journey through Amer Fort.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
FortsRanthambore FortWelcome to the visual story of Ranthambore Fort, where history meets nature.3 scenes · with music
FortsJunagarh Fort, BikanerA brief visual journey through Junagarh Fort and its nearby highlights.3 scenes · with music
FortsCity Palace, UdaipurA visual story of Udaipur's main attractions.4 scenes · with music
FortsUmaid Bhawan & Jaswant ThadaWelcome to a visual journey through Umair Bhawan and Jaswant Thada.4 scenes · with music
FortsThe Pink City’s heritageWelcome to glimpses of the heritage of the Pink City.4 scenes · with music
FortsNahargarh FortExplore the story of Nahargarh Fort in three vivid scenes.3 scenes · with music
FortsGagron FortWelcome to the visual story of Gagron Fort.2 scenes · with music
FortsStepwells of RajasthanStep into the story of Rajasthan's stepwells, where each descent reveals the art and calm of water heritage.4 scenes · with musicTemples, shrines and dargahs
Places of faith that draw millions every year.
FaithDilwara TemplesWelcome to a visual journey through the Dilwara Temples, where craftsmanship meets tranquility.3 scenes · with music
FaithRanakpur Jain TempleWelcome to the visual story of Ranakpur Jain Temple.3 scenes · with music
FaithKarni Mata Temple, DeshnokeWelcome to the visual story of Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke.2 scenes · with music
FaithPushkar — Brahma Temple and the lakeA visual story of Pushkar’s Brahma Temple and lake.3 scenes · with music
FaithAjmer Sharif DargahWelcome to the visual story of Ajmer's iconic sites.4 scenes · with music
FaithKhatu Shyam JiA brief introduction to the story of Khatu Shyam Ji and the pilgrimage to his shrine.1 scenes · with music
FaithSalasar BalajiExperience the essence of Salasar Balaji in this visual story.1 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
FaithShrinathji, NathdwaraA visual story of Shrinathji Temple in Nathdwara and its art1 scenes · with music
FaithEklingjiHere is a brief introduction to the visual story of Eklingji and Kailashpuri.1 scenes · with music
FaithGovind Dev Ji, JaipurHere is the visual story of Govind Dev Ji Temple in Jaipur.1 scenes · with music
FaithGaltajiWelcome to the visual story of Galtaji, a sacred site in Rajasthan.2 scenes · with music
FaithRamdevraWelcome to the visual story of Ramdevra.1 scenes · with musicCrafts and painting
Craft handed down for generations, many with GI tags.
CraftsBandhej, Leheriya and block print — the craft of colourBandhej patterns from thousands of knots, wave-like leheriya and the blocks of Sanganer and Bagru.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
CraftsKathputli — stories that dance on stringsBright costumes, large eyes and nimble strings — Rajasthan’s centuries-old puppet theatre.3 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
CraftsBlue potteryThe visual story showcases the vibrant craft of blue pottery from Rajasthan.1 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
CraftsKota DoriaWelcome to the story of Kota Doria, where weaving art meets the scent of colors.1 scenes · with music
CraftsMeenakariWelcome to the sparkling world of Meenakari2 scenes · with music
CraftsMojariWelcome to a visual tale of Rajasthan's vibrant footwear.1 scenes · with music
CraftsLac banglesWelcome to the visual tale of Lac bangles.2 scenes · with music
CraftsMakrana marbleWelcome to the visual story of Makrana marble.2 scenes · with music
CraftsThewa artWelcome to the visual story of Thewa art, showcasing the sparkle and heritage of Rajasthani craftsmanship.1 scenes · with music
CraftsMolela terracottaWelcome to the visual story of Molela terracotta.1 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
PaintingPhad and Ravanahatha — a story that travelsThrough the night, the bhopa and bhopi sing the epic of folk deities before the phad, to the ravanahatha.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 5
PaintingPainted havelis of ShekhawatiWelcome to the visual tale of Shekhawati's painted havelis.3 scenes · with music
PaintingMiniature paintingWelcome to a visual journey through Rajasthan's miniature painting traditions.3 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
PaintingMandana artWelcome to a vivid visual story of Mandana art.2 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
PaintingPichwai paintingA brief visual story about Pichwai and Nathdwara art is presented here.2 scenes · with music · ♥ 1Folk music and dance
From ghoomar to kalbeliya: heritage that is sung and danced.
Folk musicKesariya Balam — the songs of the ManganiyarsMaand singing from the Thar, the hum of the kamaicha and the clack of the khartal.5 scenes · with music · ♥ 11
Folk musicThe Langa singersAn introduction to the vibrant journey of Langa singing3 scenes · with music
Folk musicFolk instruments of RajasthanWelcome to a vivid journey through Rajasthan's folk instruments.4 scenes · with music
Folk danceGhoomar — the dance of the swirling skirtSwirling ghagras, flowing veils and clapping rhythms at Gangaur, Teej and weddings.3 scenes · with music · ♥ 13
Folk danceKalbeliya — the serpent dance, a UNESCO heritageBodies sway like serpents to the pungi; on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list since 2010.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
Folk danceGer — the dance of HoliDrumbeats, sticks in hand and a great circle — the men’s Holi dance of Marwar and Mewar.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 6
Folk danceChari danceWelcome to a vivid visual story of the Chari dance.2 scenes · with music
Folk danceBhavai danceWelcome to a vivid visual story of the Bhavai dance.1 scenes · with music
Folk danceKachhi GhodiThe Kachhi Ghodi dance is a vibrant cultural expression of Rajasthan.1 scenes · with musicNatural heritage
Desert, lakes, sanctuaries and the state’s symbolic wildlife.
NatureThe tigers of RanthamboreWelcome to the visual story of the tigers of Ranthambore.4 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
NatureKeoladeo bird sanctuaryWelcome to the visual story of Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary.3 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
NatureThe dunes of the TharWelcome to the visual story of the Thar dunes.3 scenes · with music
NatureMount AbuWelcome to a visual story capturing the charm of Mount Abu.3 scenes · with music
NatureThe demoiselle cranes of KhichanExplore the story of the cranes at Khichan.2 scenes · with music
NatureThe Great Indian BustardThe story of the Great Indian Bustard unfolds under Rajasthan's open skies.1 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
NatureSariskaExplore the natural charm and wildlife of Sariska.2 scenes · with music
NatureThe ChambalWelcome to the visual story of the Chambal.2 scenes · with music · ♥ 1
NatureThe blackbuck of Tal ChhaparWelcome to the visual story of the blackbuck of Tal Chhapar.1 scenes · with music
NatureThe Khejri treeA visual tale centered on the beloved Khejri tree2 scenes · with musicWhat each district is known for
Open a district for its heritage, latest news and profile together.
JaipurHawa Mahal · Amer Fort · The Pink City · Blue pottery · Gems & jewelleryJodhpurMehrangarh Fort · The Blue City · Umaid Bhawan · Mirchi bada · BandhejUdaipurCity of Lakes · Lake Pichola · City Palace · Miniature paintingKotaCoaching city · Kota Doria · Chambal RiverfrontBikanerJunagarh Fort · Bikaneri bhujia · Karni Mata, Deshnoke · Camel FestivalAjmerAjmer Sharif Dargah · Pushkar, Brahma temple · Pushkar Fair · Ana SagarAlwarSariska Tiger Reserve · Bala Quila · Alwar milk cakeBharatpurKeoladeo bird park · Lohagarh FortSikarKhatu Shyam Ji · Shekhawati havelis · Education hubBhilwaraTextile city · Phad painting · MenalSri GanganagarKinnow · Food bowl of Rajasthan · Indira Gandhi CanalJaisalmerSonar Qila (Golden Fort) · Sam sand dunes · Desert Festival · Patwon ki HaveliBarmerKiradu temples · Oil fields · Ajrakh print & embroideryBalotraNakoda Jain tirth · Textile dyeing & printingBanswaraCity of a hundred islands · Mahi Dam · Tripura SundariBaranShahabad Fort · Ramgarh crater · SitabariBeawarBeawar tilpattiBundiTaragarh & Garh Palace · Raniji ki Baori · Bundi paintingChittorgarhChittorgarh Fort · Vijay Stambh · Meera BaiChuruSalasar Balaji · Tal Chhapar sanctuary · Painted havelisDausaChand Baori, Abhaneri · Mehandipur BalajiDeegDeeg water palaces · FountainsDholpurDholpur sandstone · Chambal valley · MachkundDidwana-KuchamanKuchaman Fort · Didwana salt lakeDungarpurJuna Mahal · Gaib Sagar · Baneshwar FairHanumangarhBhatner Fort · Kalibangan (Indus Valley)JaloreJalore Fort · Granite · Sundha MataJhalawarGagron Fort · OrangesJhunjhunuShekhawati havelis, Mandawa · Rani Sati temple · Land of soldiersKarauliKaila Devi · Madan Mohan Ji templeKhairthal-TijaraTijara Jain temple · Tijara FortKotputli-BehrorNeemrana Fort Palace · Cement industryNagaurNagaur cattle fair · Ahhichatragarh Fort · Nagauri methiPaliRanakpur Jain temple · Jawai leopardsPhalodiKhichan demoiselle cranes · SaltPratapgarhThewa jewellery · Sitamata sanctuaryRajsamandKumbhalgarh Fort · Nathdwara, Shrinathji · Haldighati · Rajsamand LakeSalumbarJaisamand Lake · Salumbar palace · Legend of Hadi RaniSawai MadhopurRanthambore Tiger Reserve · Trinetra Ganesh · GuavasSirohiMount Abu · Dilwara temples · Nakki LakeTonkNawabi city · Bisalpur Dam · Tonk namda (felt)