March 27, 2012
Culture of Bikaner
Bikaner is known for its snacks,
sweets, and for handicrafts all across India. The art and culture of Bikaner reflects the lifestyle of Rajasthani people. People speak Rajasthani. Hindus
and the Jains occupy a larger space in Bikaner.
The city of Bikaner has a rich
heritage of royalty. Mughals ruled it, the British occupied it, but, the local
tradition has not been affected much by the intervention of outsiders. The
people here are simple. Since it is desert region much of the activities are
related to its geographical condition. Camel is a part of their lifestyle.
Bikaner still retains the traditional lifestyle.
Bikaner has good many tie and dye
industries. This unique style of designing the textile has brought much fame to
the Rajasthani people. Bikaner is also known for wooden furniture reflecting
the traditional lifestyle of the people. ‘Chada’ is a small sitting
arrangement, and the Diwans (a large size sitting arrangement) are some of the
specialties of the Rajasthani furniture.
Spend a night on the desert dunes
with the folk dancers and singer in Bikaner. That would be a lifetime
experience. Rajasthani folk music (ballad singers) has its own identity and
Bikaner provides for an opportunity to experience that.
Bikaner cuisine is the most important
part of its culture. Snacks like alloo bhujiya, papad, dal-bhaati, churma,
khadi-pakoda and kachoris are widely known these days. This factor has made way
for many small scale snacks industries to earn their profit.
Bikaner is the home for the royal art
and architecture. Meenakari jewelry is a part of their craft. Bikaner is the home for the Usta art of
painting. Many people have migrated to
other cities in search of a livelihood, are good at business skills. But, a
sense of belonging to their community has been strongly rooted in them.
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