Jodhpur Heritage

Jodhpur Heritage itself reminds one of the city of Jodhpur and all that is associated with it. Jodhpur happens to be the second largest city of Rajastan, also known as the blue city. Once in the city, a tourist will be aware of the heritage of Jodhpur that has been so well preserved over the ages.

The prestigious heritage of Jodhpur has been preserved through the havelis, forts and palaces of the city. It has been also kept vibrantly alive with the various festivals, tribal dance and music, art, craft and culture that are intrinsically associated with Rajastan. The most enticing is the traditional lifestyle of the simple and friendly people of the state. Their bright and colorful attire is also a reminder to their rich culture and tradition.

The heritage of Jodhpur is preserved through the Meherangarh Fort. It is one of the largest forts of India. The fort is built on a 150 m high hill top and thus it can be seen from the surrounding region.

Many of the palaces in Jodhpur have been converted to luxurious Heritage Hotels. In this way the palaces have been well preserved and are centers of tourist attractions. Some of such palaces in Jodhpur are:

• Umaid Bhawan Palace: built between 1929 to 1934. It is one of the largest of the private residences in the world.
• Balsamand Palace: built in 1114. The palace is built on the banks of the lake Balsamand.
• Jhalamand Garh Palace: built in the 18 th century and a fine exhibit of architecture.

The festivals that are celebrated in Jodhpur are

• Marwar Festival
• Nag Panchami
• Nav Sati

The various performances that take place in Jodhpur includes

• Ghoomar Dance
• Kachhi Ghodi
• Maand
• Teerah Taali

The embroidery works, hand dyed fabrics, jewelery, the wooden dolls etc are famous for the skilled craftsmanship of Jodhpur.

Once in Jodhpur, one can not miss the regal splendor that is associated with its heritage.