Rajasthan has a vibrant culture and a thousand-year-old heritage. The official language of the state is Hindi but the primary spoken language is Rajasthani. There are however deviations according to various regions. For instance, Malwi in South-East Rajasthan, Mowati in North East Rajasthan and Jaipuri in the eastern part of the state to name just a few.

The music and dance scene is vibrant with each region having its own brand of entertainment. Udaipur's Ghoomar dance, Gair Ghoomer dance of the Bheel tribals, the fire dance of Jasnathis to name just a few of the popular dances of Rajasthan. As far as music is concerned both devotional as well as festive music recitals are performed and instruments include both stringed and the autophonic instruments along with percussion. The Sarangi, jantar and Ektara are some of Rajasthan's most popular musical instruments.

Rajasthan is renowned for its beautiful hand embroidery. The Zari, bagaru, sanganeer along with block, tie and die prints are world famous and earns a good amount of foreign exchange for India as export items and commodities. It is also famous for its kundan and gold jewellery, patari craftwork and brasswork and stone engravings. Rajasthani Bandhini sarees and the quintessential Jodhpur shoes have both carved a niche for themselves.

Rajasthan is the richest state in India as far as art and handicrafts are concerned. It is believed that the sheer desolate and barren landscape of the state has made its people to be more creative which is amply reflected in their dress pattern. Men are dressed in full sleeved shirts with a potia on their head. During the festivals, they were churidar and pyjamas along with a colorful turban. The turban can be an indicator to ones class and social status. Women are at the dazzling best with their Ghagra, Kanchuli and Orni, surma in their eyes, mehendi in their palms, gorgeous nose ring, ear rings and necklaces all of which makes them look absolutely stunning in the backdrop of the desolate desert landscape.

As far as paintings are concerned, the Rajasthani miniature paintings can be found in palaces. In certain old and historic towns in the interiors of Rajasthan's Shekhawati region, paintings and exquisite frescoes can be seen adorning the parapets of even the huts. They exude with a rich sense of humor. The paintings found in the palaces are particularly evocative of Lord Krishna's legends.
Puppets or "Kathputtlis" as they are referred to in the local parlance are an integral part of Rajasthan's folk entertainment. The puppets are gorgeously designed and through puppet shows, historical legends and mythologies to modern day issues like education for the girl child and child labour are highlighted during festivals and village fairs.

Rajasthan has its usual Indian festivals but the ones to watch out for are the Gangaur and Teej Festivals where marital and conjugal bliss is the primary significance of the festivities. There is also the world famous Pushkar cattle fair and the Jaisalmer Desert Festival which are hugely popular with foreign tourists.

In Rajasthan, fairs and festivals are celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. For instance, the Jaisalmer Desert Festival is a riot of colors with devotional songs, dance and folk music. Colorful processions and tableaus are taken out. The pulsating bhangra and stick dance, bull fight, moustache competition and fireworks at night all make for a truly exotic sight.