Information on people and culture of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Swan Tour
W hile travelling to Jaisalmer, most beautiful part of Rajasthan, it is important to understand the different culture and lifestyle followed by the people in Jaisalmer Rajasthan. These travel tips would help in understanding the locals and enhance the travel experience while travelling to Rajasthan. The people of Jaisalmer especially the Hindus are divided by the traditional 'Varnashrama Dharm framework—hence they are the Kshatriyas or rulers, the Brahmins or the learned men, followed by the Vaishyas or the traders and merchants and artisans and finally the Shudras, those providing the menial functions. Jaisalmer has also always had a large Muslim population. The Bhati Rajputs of Jaisalmer are a proud warrior race. They are Vaishnavites who trace their line of ascent to Lord Krishna through the Yadava Rajputs and are associated with heroic exploits in battles and resistance to the might of the Turks. The Pushkarna Brahmins functioned as the advisors to the rulers ...