Rajasthan is land of varied culture and community. People of various castes and sub-castes from various lands came and resided in Rajasthan, giving it a cosmopolitan touch. According to the 2001 census Rajasthan has a population of 56.5 million. Rajasthanis are generally stoutly built people of good height.

Rajasthan Religion

The religion followed by Rajasthanis, in general, is the Hindu religion. Various other religions are also prevalent in Rajasthan. Jainism is also important; it has not been the religion of the rulers of Rajasthan but has followers among the trading class and the wealthy section of society. Islam, the religion of the State's second largest religious community, The State's population of Christians and Sikhs, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Parsi is small.

Various Castes and Communities of Rajasthan

Rajputs form a major group of residents of Rajasthan.
Other castes found in Rajasthan are as folows : Brahmins, Vaishya, Jat, Gurjar, Mali, Kalvi.
Many tribes are also found in different parts of Rajasthan. These tribes have their own social systems and customs. Some of the commonly known tribes are Meena, Bhil, Garasia, Sansi, Kanjar, Banjara.

Costumes

The religion and costumes of the tribes vary. They each have their own religion, costumes and profession. Both males and females dress in the customary dresses fully influenced by climate, economy, status and the profession, they are engaged.

Starting from brocade garments of the royal family to the typical tie and dye ghagra choli of the locales the variety of Rajasthani clothing is endless. The cotton hand painted fabric from Sanganer, silk brocades, dupattas and odhni with Zari work, mirror worked blouses, tied and dyed dresses for both men and women, tying design and motifs in mehandi mandana are some of the those related to the traditional attire of the state. Besides clothing, the accessories that Rajasthani people wear are characteristic of the state. The silver karas (bangles) worn by the women on her hand and feet, the jootis made of camel skin, the turban worn by the male are some of the things that add to the colorful image of Rajasthan.

But all this are fast changing now with Bushirt, Salwar and Skirts, Saris and Pants accordingly.

Ornaments

Both men and women wear ornaments but with the passage of time, men are giving up their use.The ornaments of gold and silver are more prevalent in Rajasthan. There are certain ornaments which are used by men. In daily use the ladies wear normal ornaments of neck, hand, nose and ear. On special occasions and social functions, they wear all the ornaments of different parts of the body to look beautiful and attractive.