Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14th January every year is a day of kite flying at Jaipur. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur. It is Open to all, tourists can also participate in various kite-flying competitions.
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Shahpura House, Jaipur
About Shahpura House
In 1956, Rao Dhir Singh, created the Shahpura House, once residence of erstwhile rulers and scion of the Shekhawat clan of Rajputs. Rao Dhir Singh has converted the house into a hotel and the doors have been flung open to the visitors from all over
Jaipur : The Mahindra group, Indias leading diversified corporate house, Monday signed an agreement with the Rajasthan government to set up a special economic zone (SEZ) here that aims to attract investments worth Rs. 140 billion ($3 billion) and create about 100,000 jobs.
Mahindra Gesco Developers Ltd and Rajasthan State
Designers from different states displayed their latest collections at Autumn Fashion 2006, a fashion event organised at Vimonisha gallery, Nungambakkam, recently. The exotic range of womens clothing line was put together by nine designers from Banaras, Jaipur, Delhi, Bombay and Chennai.
Outfit made from tussar, brocade, khadi, silk, cotton and
The CBI today raided 30 places across four cities in connection with fraudulent transfer of more than Rs eight crore, in the form of supplementary Duty Draw Back claims, to the accounts of some exporters.
The raids carried at the premises of 20 exporters were made in Delhi, Mumbai, Nawashahr (Punjab)
Jaipur : With weddings and house warming ceremonies taking place in large numbers, Jaipur is facing a shortage of Hindu priests. Such is the huge gulf between the demand and supply that some people are even forced to postpone marriages.
The priests, or pundits, admit they have never had such
Samode - (40 kms) a quaint village amidst the hills, the Samode palace set in fairy tale surrounding, has beautiful wall paintings & mirror works, now this is a heritage hotel.
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MUMBAI: After enticing the people of Jaipur and Hyderabad with on-air teasers for the last three days, Radio Mirchi, launched its first big contest in Jaipur and Hyderabad – Khel Lakhon Ka (Jaipur) and Lakhshae Mee Lakhshyam (Hyderabad).
The brand had launched its FM radio stations in Jaipur and Hyderabad in
Rambagh Polo Ground a huge historical ground, just behind Rambagh Palace, hosts many international polo tournaments worth watching. Elephant Polo an invention of Jaipur is one of the more exciting regular events held here too and is definitely something all visitors should experience. Cycle Polo is another Polo sport played
A case was registered in Jaipur on Sunday against Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh for promoting caste divisions by raising the issue of reservation for OBCs.
The complaint has been filed by the Savarna Arakshan Manch with Manak Chowk police station.
Station-in-charge Surendra Singh Rathore said he is consulting experts
Puppet-making is among the traditional family businesses in Jaipur, and an integral part of the local culture.
The lively wooden creatures spellbind people with their song, dance and tales, strung together in the rich heritage of Rajasthan.
Ive been in this business for 30 years. We sell the puppets locally