Editing Rajasthan (section)

== Tourism ==
{{Main|Tourism in Rajasthan}}
[[File:Man in Rajasthan - Kristian Bertel.jpg|thumb|Man in Rajasthan, India.]]
Rajasthan attracted a total of 45.9&nbsp;million domestic and 1.6&nbsp;million foreign tourists in 2017, which is the tenth highest in terms of domestic visitors and fifth highest in foreign tourists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tourism.gov.in/sites/default/files/Other/INDIA%20TOURISM%20STATISTICS%202017.pdf#page=20|title=Tourist Visited in India 2017|website=tourism.gov.in|language=en-IN|access-date=24 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127154409/http://tourism.gov.in/sites/default/files/Other/INDIA%20TOURISM%20STATISTICS%202017.pdf#page=20|archive-date=27 November 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The tourism industry in Rajasthan is growing effectively each year and is becoming one of the major income sources for the state government.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Raina |first1=A. K. |last2=Agarwal |first2=S. K. |title=The Essence of Tourism Development: Dynamics, Philosophy, and Strategies |date=2004 |publisher=Sarup & Sons |isbn=978-81-7625-527-1 |page=264 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TKPM6MAozzwC&pg=PA264 |language=en |quote=important source of tax revenue and total revenue of the state government of Rajasthan besides the income creation and employment generation}}</ref> Rajasthan is home to many attractions for domestic and foreign travellers, including the forts and palaces of [[Jaipur]], the lakes of [[Udaipur]], the temples of [[Rajsamand]] and [[Pali, Rajasthan|Pali]], sand dunes of [[Jaisalmer]] and [[Bikaner]], Havelis of [[Mandawa]] and [[Fatehpur, Rajasthan|Fatehpur]], the wildlife of [[Sawai Madhopur]], the scenery of [[Mount Abu]], the tribes of [[Dungarpur]] and [[Banswara]], and the cattle fair of [[Pushkar]].

Rajasthan is known for its customs, [[culture]], colours, majestic forts, and palaces, [[Folk dances of Rajasthan|folk dances]] and music, local festivals, local food, sand dunes, carved temples and [[Haveli]]s.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} Rajasthan's Jaipur [[Jantar Mantar]], [[Mehrangarh Fort]] and [[Stepwell]] of [[Jodhpur]], [[Dilwara Temples]], [[Chittor Fort]], [[Lake Palace]], miniature paintings in [[Bundi]], and numerous city palaces and Havelis are part of the architectural heritage of India. Jaipur, the ''Pink City'', is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sandstone dominated by a pink hue. In Jodhpur, most houses are painted blue.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/why-is-jodhpur-known-as-the-blue-city/as33916125.cms|title=Why is Jodhpur Known as the Blue City?|website=Times of India|language=en-IN|access-date=2 November 2019|archive-date=31 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031133049/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/why-is-jodhpur-known-as-the-blue-city/as33916125.cms|url-status=live |last1=Forster |first1=Stuart}}</ref> At [[Ajmer]], there is white marble Bara-dari on the [[Anasagar]] lake and [[Soniji Ki Nasiyan]]. [[Jain Temples]] dot Rajasthan from north to south and east to west. [[Dilwara Temples]] of Mount Abu, [[Shrinathji]] Temple of Nathdwara, [[Ranakpur Jain temple]] dedicated to Lord [[Rishabhanatha|Adinath]] in [[Pali District]], Jain temples in the fort complexes of [[Chittor]], Jaisalmer and [[Kumbhalgarh]], [[Lodhruva|Lodurva]] Jain temples, [[Mirpur Jain Temple]] of [[Sirohi]], Sarun Mata Temple at [[Kotputli]], Bhandasar and Karni Mata Temple of [[Bikaner]] and [[Mandore]] of [[Jodhpur]] are some of the best examples.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/tourist-destinations|title=Tourist Places to Visit in Rajasthan – Rajasthan Tourism|website=tourism.rajasthan.gov.in|language=en-IN|access-date=16 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116040352/http://tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/tourist-destinations|archive-date=16 November 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Keoladeo National Park]], [[Ranthambore National Park]], [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]], [[Tal Chhapar Sanctuary]], are wildlife attractions of Rajasthan. Mewar festival of Udaipur, [[Teej festival]] and [[Gangaur]] festival in Jaipur, [[Rajasthan desert festival|Desert festival]] of Jodhpur, Brij Holi of Bharatpur, Matsya festival of Alwar, [[Kite festival]] of Jodhpur, Kolayat fair in Bikaner are some of the most popular fairs and festivals of Rajasthan.

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File:Camel rides in Thar desert.jpg|Camel rides in [[Thar desert]]

File:Temples at Pushkar Lake.jpg|[[Pushkar Lake]] and Ghat
File:Bhavai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan. The male or female performers balance a number of earthen pots while dancing.jpg|[[Kalbelia]], a folk dance popular in Rajasthan
File:Demoiselle cranes in Khichan near Bikaner (Rajasthan).jpg|[[Demoiselle crane]]s in [[Khichan]] near [[Bikaner]]
File:Hawa Mahal 2011.jpg|[[Hawa Mahal]], [[Jaipur]]
File:20191219 Fort Amber, Amer, Jaipur 0955 9481.jpg|[[Amber Fort]] as seen from the bank of Maotha Lake, Jaigarh Fort on the hills in the background
File:Nakki Lake during daytime.JPG|[[Nakki Lake]], [[Mount Abu]]
File:Mehrangarh Fort.jpg|[[Mehrangarh Fort]]
File:Kalpavruksha page.jpg|Delicate marble carving at [[Dilwara Temples]]
File:Lake Pichola (1580558921).jpg|[[Lake Palace]], [[Udaipur]]
File:Kirti Stambha of Fort of Chittaur -Chittaurgarh -Rajasthan -IMG 8307.jpg|Kirti Stambha of [[Chittor Fort]]
File:A tiger in Ranthambore National Park (2016).jpg|Tiger at [[Ranthambore National Park]]
File:Jaipur 03-2016 39 Jal Mahal - Water Palace.jpg|[[Jal Mahal]], [[Jaipur]]
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