In ancient times, the profession of the people decided their caste. This system has been broken. Today, individuals are free to choose any other profession, irrespective of caste. The caste system based on the profession has now become the system of caste based on birth. People of various castes and sub-castes reside in Rajasthan. The Rajasthanis are strong people, cheerful and simple relatively untouched by the fast pace of modern Rajasthan as one of the safest destinations anywhere in the world.
In 2001, the population of Rajasthan is 56500000. There is a light system based on castes in Rajasthan. However, the distribution system and does not decide the profession of a person, leaving you with the career of their choice. The people of Rajasthan are divided into various castes and sub-castes. A significant proportion of the population belongs to Rajasthan Rajput clan. Rajputs were the former rulers of the state of Rajasthan. Even today Rajasthan abounds with legends of their bravery and chivalry. Rajputs followed the Vedic religion and worship of Surya (sun), Lord Shiva and Vishnu. Apart from the dominant Rajputs, the other castes found among people of Rajasthani are:
Colourful and Ornamental
It is also one of the most colourful. To equalize the barren, colourless landscape and the monotony of its brilliant sky, the people of Rajasthan show a distinct taste for bright dresses up. From the easy village folk or tribal to the Rajas and Ranis, the favored colours are bright red, dazzling yellow, lively green or brilliant orange, spotlit by a plentiful use of sparkling gold and Silver Zari or Gota.
Tribal and nomadic women are known for their love for silver jewelry (although men too sport ear studs and earrings). The ornaments are old designs typical of a particular tribe. In daily use the ladies wear normal trims neck, hands, nose and ear but on special occasions and social events. Women wear all the ornaments of different parts of the body to look beautiful and attractive. For its exquisite design and fine art Rajasthan Jewelry is a rage not only for ladies of India but also for women of foreign countries.
Mind-boggling Turbans
In India, the turban is traditionally known as a pagdi. There are dissimilar variations of the turban, relying on the religion and area. In fact, in Rajasthan, it is said that the turban manner changes with every 15km you travel. And Rajput turbans are unlike from Sikh turbans, which are in turn different from the classical Arab turbans. Then, there are the royal turbans from different regions of India, and the rural turban which is frequently just a towel injure round the head. India is a land of varieties. And it is all the more pronounced in Rajasthan. An old local saying sums it up.
"The dialect, cuisine, water and turbans in Rajasthan vary every 12 miles." In fact there are about 1,000 dissimilar manners and types of turbans in Rajasthan, each announcing the class, caste and district of the wearer.Turbans come in all shapes, sizes and colours; and there are exact turbans for specific events as well.
A lineage of beautiful women
Women of Rajasthan have been recognized for their elegance and attractiveness. Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi, was struck by the prettiness of the legendary Maharani Padmini Devi of Chittaurgarh who fought a war in vain - by the hand. At its peak, today Rajmata of Jaipur, Maharani Gayatri Devi, was considered by Vogue to be amongst the ten most beautiful women in the world. And her charm has not diminished a act today.
A number of tribes who have their own customs and traditions, are in Rajasthan. Among the various tribes of Rajasthan, India, the most famous one are:
Minas/Minawati (found in Alwar, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Dholpur)
Meo and Banjara (the traveling tribes)
Gadia Lohar (smiths)
Bhils (found in Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur, and Sirohi)
Grasia (found in Mewar region)
Kathodi (found in Mewar region)
Sahariyas (found in Kota region)
Rabaris (cattle breeders, found in Marwar region)
Sansi
Kanjar
The most famous community of Rajasthan is the Marwaris. Its main activity is related to trade and business. Marwaris also include sub castes, ie mahajans, Sarawagis, Porals, Shrimals, Shrishrimals, Agarwals, Maheswaaris, Vijayvargias, Sunlas, Bohr, Pheriwalas, Lohias wastelands.
