Do you know? Jaipur, also known as the Pink city, is the only city where you can find Kundan Meenakumari. Made up of precious stones such as ruby, mini-diamonds, and quartz, wrapped in gold foil will give a royal look.
Deepiak Paukaone, one of the most famous actresses of Bollywood, fell in love with Kundan Meenakumari and got all her wedding jewelry made up of KM.
Ever heard about Teej? Jaipur’s majestic festival. Teej is a procession, where once a year, the whole city gathers on the street and marches a parade! The streets are filled with lights, musicians, artists, and interesting artisans. Attending Teej procession is no less than a hoot!
But from where would you get a holistic view of the city? Is there any such place, which covers the grounds and skies of Jaipur? The answer is yes! Hawa Mahal is the place where you can stand across any window of 953 windows and enjoy the panoramic view of Jaipur.But use caution when doing so, as this palace is constantly filled with powerful gusts that could carry you off your feet!
Jaipur, the capital of the state Rajasthan, has a scientific history as well. When the world was approximating time on a random basis, Jaipur already had an observatory established forecast time. The sun-dial observatory at Jantar-Mantar played a crucial role in the city’s history, in times of war, agriculture, and trade.
One of the most unique things about Jaipur is the blend of Japanese culture and Rajasthani art. The blue Persian pottery chiseled from pristine blue stone engraved to show Japanese and Persian designs that too in a very pocket-friendly budget is something you cannot miss when you are in Rajasthan! The pots are not only beautiful but resilient.
A Jaipur’s Nahargarh Fort is steeped in mystery. Legend has it that Raja Sawai Madho Singh’s ghost fiercely protects the site. During its construction, walls collapsed mysteriously each night until a shrine was built to honor his spirit. Even now, locals report hearing strange whispers and ghostly footsteps at night!