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Jhulan Lila is performed during Holi and involves swinging while singing. Ghoomar is performed during celebrations, Bhopas is a storytelling form, and Kalbeliya is a snake charmer dance.
Rajasthan's literacy rate is approximately 65-67% as per recent census data, which is below the national average of around 74%.
Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur district. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and important bird sanctuary, especially for migratory birds.
Rajasthan is rich in multiple minerals including gypsum (ranks first in India), feldspar, mica, and iron ore, making it a major mineral-producing state.
Madhya Pradesh shares the longest border with Rajasthan. Rajasthan also shares borders with Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Pakistan.
The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap and Man Singh, a Rajput general in Akbar's army. Despite losing, Maharana Pratap continued his resistance.
Jag Mandir is a palace on an island in Lake Pichola, Udaipur. It was built by Maharana Karan Singh and is a fine example of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
All three sites in Jaipur are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II for astronomical observation.