Osiyan Temple:
Jodhpur is set at the edge of the Thar Desert.
This imperial city echoes with tales of antiquity in
the emptiness of the desert. In the past, it was the
capital of the Marwar state, founded in 1459 A.D. by
Rao Jodha - the chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs.
A high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable
bastions encompasses the city. It was once a major trade
center. Jodhpur is now the second largest city of Rajasthan.
Regarding the Jodhpur culture, the Jodhpuri people
are amongst the most hospitable people of India. They
have a typical Marwari accent. The lifestyle in Jodhpur,
India is quite fascinating. The folks there wear nice
and lovely multihued costumes. The women folk wear wide
gathered skirts and a hip length jacket, with three
quarter length sleeves, covering the front and back.
Women are also love to wear jewelry on many parts of
their body. They particularly like to wear specific
type of jewelry like the ones worn on the feet, head,
forehead, ear, nose, neck, arms, wrist, fingers, waist,
etc. Another one of the unique features of the culture
of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is the colorful turbans worn by
men. The popular tight, horse riding trousers, 'Jodhpurs',
took their name from this city only. The main languages
spoken here are Hindi, Marwari and Rajasthani.
The graceful palaces, forts and temples strewn throughout
the city bring alive the historic grandeur of this city.
Lending a romantic aura to Jodhpur, are its exquisite
handicrafts, folk dances, folk music and the brightly
attired people. The desert people are quite affable.
With their sweet smiles and warm hospitality, they win
the hearts of the tourists. The famous Marwar festival
brings out the festive spirits of the people of this
city. The bazaars of Jodhpur have a range of items from
tie & dye textiles, embroidered leather shoes, lacquerware,
antiques, carpets and puppets to the exquisite Rajasthani
textiles, clay figurines, miniature camels and elephants,
marble inlay work and classic silver jewellery.
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