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MUMBAI:
CNBC Awaaz Festival Bazaar this festive season takes its viewers
on a journey to the homelands of the most prosperous and money trading
communities - The Chettinad and the Shekhawat in Rajasthan. The
viewers will embark on a journey through India's most successful
and prosperous communities of India.
The
Chettinad culture is observed diligently in Chettiar homes. They
are a community known for their business excellence and trading
expertise. Chettinad is extremely popular for its woodcarving, grand
mansions in stone and also the most dexterous carvings. Gold and
silver jewellery, woven saris, palm-leaf baskets, handmade tiles,
egg plastering, beautiful temples rise like mirages and last but
not the least - the exemplary Chettinad cuisine! The cuisine is
so ambrosial that it has made it extremely popular.
With
CNBC Awaaz you can take a look at the heritage that is facing a
decline, but continues to reflect the gumption typical to the community
that lent its name to this land: The Chettiars.
The
Kachhwaha Rajput Warrior Clan of Suryavansham or simply the Shekhawat
Rajputs from the Shekhawati regions are culturally rich and have
artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian
way of life. They also have magnificent history and very attractive
customs & traditions. The Shekhawati region produces a large
number of Marwaris who are driving the economy of India. Most of
the traders in the stock market and otherwise belong to this community.
The
region also boasts of its rich and varied folk culture from villages
which is both fascinating and mesmerizing. Highly cultivated classical
music and dance with its own distinct style is part of the cultural
tradition of Shekhawat.
Shekhawat
is extremely popular for the majestic forts, intricately carved
temples and decorated havelis, which were built by kings in previous
ages. The grand havelis and palaces that are now being converted
into luxury hotels are an example of a perfect marriage of tradition
with civilization. Feast your eyes with the monuments of Ratangarh
and Nawalgarh and also the exotic frescoes that adorn the exquisitely
carved havelis of Shekhawati in Rajasthan, India.
So
pack your bags and get ready to visit the enchanting temples of
Chettinad and ride on the camels through the golden deserts of Shekhawati
region all only on CNBC Awaaz - Laxmi Putra Travel Special - November
3 onwards on Saturdays - 8:30 pm with a Repeat telecast on Sunday
- 9:30 pm
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