Art and Culture of Rajasthan Questions

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Jodhpur.

• The Mahavira Jain temple is built in Osian of Jodhpur District, Rajasthan.
  • The temple is an important pilgrimage of the Oswal Jain community.
  • The temple is visited by both Jain and Hindu.
  •  It was built during the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty by King Vatsaraja in 783 AD.
  • The Jain temple is dedicated to Mahavira and belongs to the Svetambara sect of Jainism.
• Some of the other Jain Temples in Rajasthan are:
• Dilwara temples, Mount Abu
• Mirpur Jain Temple, Sirohi
• Sanghiji Temple, Sanganer
• Ranakpur JainTemple, Ranakpur
• Nakoda Jain Temple, Barmer
• Lodurva Jain Temple, Jaisalmer
• Soniji Ki Nasiyan, Ajmer

The correct answer is Shakambhari Mata.

• Shakambhari Devi is the Kuldevi of Chauhans.
  • Main temple is in Udaipur Vati (Jhunjhunu).
  • Khandelwal is considered to be the total deity of society.
  • Her surname is the protector goddess of vegetables/vegetables.
  • She is also considered the family deity of Chauhan.

Additional Information

• Karni Mata is the Kuldevi of the Bikaner royal family.
  • It is said that the princely states of Bikaner and Jodhpur were established with her blessings.
  • The present temple of Karni Mata was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh of the princely state of Bikaner in the early twentieth century.
• Kaila Devi is the Kuladevi of Yaduvansh.
  • This temple is of great importance to the Yadavas.
  • It is considered auspicious to have darshan of mother on Monday.
  • There are only two temples of Kaila Devi in the entire country.
• Naganechiya is the Kuldevi of the Suryavanshi Rathore Rajputs.
  • According to history, Rao Doohar, grandson of Rao Shioji once visited Kannauj where Rathore ruled.
  • And he established the temple of Nagnechya Maa in Barmer district of Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Rani Sati Mata.

• Rani Sati Mata (Narayani Bai) is also known as Dadi Ji.

Key Points

• Rani Sati Temple​:
  • The birthplace of Rani Sati Mata is Mohan village Jhunjhunu.
  • Rani Sati Temple is in the Jhunjhunu district, in the state of Rajasthan.
  • It is the largest temple in India devoted to Rani Sati, a Rajasthani lady who lived sometime between the 13th and the 17th century and committed Sati (self-immolation) on her husband's death.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Kishangarh, Ajmer.

• Nimbark Vaishnavism Sect was founded by Nimbarka in 7th century A.D., who is known for propagating the Dvaita-Advaita or “dualistic non-dualism”.  It is also known as ‘Bhedabheda’ Philosophy.
• The devotees of this cult worship Radha-Krishna as a couple. Rathod dynasty of Kishangarh gave protection to this cult.
• The principal seat of Nimbark cult is at Salemabad, Kishangarh, Ajmer.
• Ramanuja Vaishnavism Sect was founded by Ramanuja, an expounder of Vishishta-Advaita school of Vedanta. 
  • In 1503 A.D. Payohari Swami Shri Krishnadas Ji, a follower of Ramanuja Sect established a principal seat at Galata Ji (Jaipur).
• Vallabh Vaishnavism Sect was established by Vallabhacharya.
  • Its principal seat is located at Nathdwara, Rajsamand.

The correct answer is Mallinathji.

Key Points

• This cattle fair is held in the Barmer district of the Rajasthan.
• Tilwara fair is organized in the memory of the brave warrior Rawal Mallinath.
• On the auspicious occasion of Malinath ascended the throne in Vikram Samvat 1731, a huge ceremony was organized in which thousands of people from far and wide attended.
• Before returning, these people exchanged bulls, camels, horses and chariots for their rides and this fair originated from here.
• The Animal Husbandry Department took control of this fair in 1958.
• This fair is held annually from Chaitra Budi Gyaras to Chaitra Sudi Gyaras in Barmer.
• Of the Tilvadha village, Luni river looks at the cattle fair bulls of sanchore and horses of Malani breed.

Additional Information

• Tilwara is a village in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district of Rajasthan.
  • It is situated on the Luni River.
  • It is historically known as Khedgarh.
  • Tilwara is also an archaeological site from where evidence of the Mesolithic culture has been excavated.

The correct answer is Bikaner.

• Karni Mata is the Kuldevi of Charan and Rathore of Bikaner.
• She is also called the incarnation of Jogmaya, the goddess of mice and Jagat Mata.
• Her temple is in Deshnok Bikaner, whose foundation was laid by Karni Mata herself.
• The original temple of Karni Mata was built by King Jai Singh.
• The present grand appearance of this temple was given by Maharaja Surat Singh.

• Most of the rats are found in this temple, hence the temple is also called the temple of rats.

• Jodhpur:
  • Aai Mata - Wadala, Jodhpur
  • Sachiya Mata - Osian, Jodhpur
  • Naganecha Mata - Mandore, Jodhpur
  • Chamunda Mata - Mehrangarh, Jodhpur
  • Latiala mata - Phalodi, Jodhpur
• Karauli
  • Kaila Devi is Kuldevi of Yaduvanshi dynasty of Karauli, where meat is never offered to the goddess.
  • The temple has been constructed on the Trikuta hill on the bank of the Kalisindh River.
• Baran
  • Brahmani Mata temple is situated in Sorsan, Baran.
  • She is the Kuldevi of Potters Community.
  • Her back is worshipped.

The correct answer is Karthik.

• Chandrabhaga Festival:
  • Organized in the Kartik month (October/November) according to the Hindu calendar, the Chandrabhaga Fair is a prominent fair of Rajasthan.
  • This fair is held in the heritage town of Jhalrapatan, situated 6 km away from Jhalawar, in Rajasthan.
  • The Chandrabhaga Fair adds to the spiritual charm of this 'City of Bells' and makes this place an ideal site for a heavenly experience.

Key Points

• The Chandrabhaga Fair is renowned for its huge cattle fair which is organized on the last day of the Kartik month.
• The cattle fair is similar to the world-famous Pushkar Mela and it allows traders from all over the country to sell their livestock.
• The fair also offers visitors the chance to interact with the locals and familiarize themselves with the rituals and customs of this region.
• The other major attractions of this fair are its mesmerizing folk music performances and colourful traditional Rajasthani arts and crafts. 

The correct answer is Udayshahi Pagadi. 

• Udayshahi Pagadi: 
  • It became famous after the king Uday Singh of Mewar.
  • It was prevalent in those times. 

Key Points

• Rajshahi Pagadi:
  • It is prevalent in Jaipur region. 
  • It is made up of red colour lehriya.
  • It is assumed that it was worn only by royalty.  
• Mothde ki Pagadi:
  • It is worn on the occasion of weddings.
• Madil:
  • It is worn on the occasion of Dusshera festival.  

Additional Information

• There is a lot of pagadi's that are prevalent after the Mewar's kings name and tradition they followed. 
• Chabdar is the person who wore Mewar's king their pagadi. 

The correct answer is Bhadrapad Krishna Navami.

Key Points

• Goga Navami:
  • This day is designated to worship Lokdevta Gogaji. 
  • The fair is held at a place called 'Gogamede'.
  • It took place in the Hanumangarh district. 
  • It is a very popular fair. 
  • People worship Lok Devta, Gogaji. 
  • This fair is held on Bhadrapad Krishna Navami.

Additional Information

• Gogaji - Lok Devta:
  • He is als o known as 'Gogapir' and 'Goga Bappa'. 
  • He is considered the god of snakes. 
  • His vehicle is Blue Horse. 
  • He has been worship by both Hindus and Muslims.  

The correct answer is "Mothde Ki Pagdi" 

• There is a tradition of wearing different types of turban on different occasions in Rajasthan.
• "Mothde Ki Pagdi" is worn on the occasion of the marriage ceremony.
• Lahariya turban of Jaipur is called "Rajshahi turban".
• Saffron turban is worn in wartime and white turban is worn at the time of mourning (in death).
• Turban is a special part of the traditional Rajasthani dress, it is commonly worn in rural areas of Rajasthan.
• To make the turban shiny and attractive, it used Sarpech, Balabandi, Latkan, etc.
• These turbans are mostly made of Tanjeb, Doria, and muslin.
• For a Rajasthani man, his turban is a symbol of his honor and self-respect.