Thar -Desert spread from Rajasthan to Pakistan, the truth and cultural heritage of this unique desert in this beautiful documentary Learn
Rajasthan is often identified with colorful traditions, forts and palaces, but the greatest geographical symbol of this country is Thar -Desert. This desert is not only in India, but also to Pakistan and is considered the seventh largest in Asia and the 17th largest desert in the world. This tremendous skin of sand spreads on the land Rajasthan all lures with its unique mysterious beauty. Let us know some interesting things related to the real reality, history, culture and the present life of the Thar desert. The Thar Desert Expansion Thar desert is spread over an area of about 2 lakh square kilometers. From this comes about 1.75 lakh square kilometers in India and about 50 thousand square kilometers in Pakistan. In India, it is spread across parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab. At the same time, a large area of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan is considered part of Thar. Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Nagaur and Jodhpur districts of Rajasthan are the most important centers. The climate and life of the desert is the greatest identity of Thar – the extreme climate. The temperature here reaches 50 ° C in summer, while the mercury is below zero in winter. The rain is less and often causes the area to face drought. Nevertheless, people here know to live life, even in difficult situations. The camel is called the ‘Desert Ship’ and it is still an important part of the lives of the people. History and strategic interest history is witness that Thar desert has always been strategically important. From the Mughal period to the British period and then Indo pack department, this area was the center of military activities. Even today, the Thar desert works like a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. The Indian army posts stationed here symbolize that this desert is not only a sandy soil, but also a shield of the safety of the country. Culture and tradition are as golden as the sand of the Thar Desert, the culture here is just as colorful. People here also make difficult life colorful with music and dance. The measure of Kalbeliya, Ghoomar and Mandal makes this desert alive. Folk songs give a look at love, viraha and life struggle. Women who bring water from pots, people traveling on a camel in a traditional dress, and the songs that are echoed to the beat of the Dholak, offer the right picture of the Thar. Biodiversity and wildlife are perhaps a drought area, but biodiversity here is incredible. Here rare creatures like Black Deer, Chinkara, Desert Fox and Great Indian Bustard are found here. These species were preserved in the Desert National Park, Rajasthan. The shrubs and trees such as Kikar, Plum and Khejdi keep the ecosystem balanced here. The Thar and Cultural Association of Pakistan is distributed in the Sindh Province Pakistan, which is also called ‘Thar’ there. Interestingly, there is a lot of agreement in the language, clothing and food of the people who live on both sides of the border. Whether it’s the Thar of India or Pakistan, people here taste people, buttermilk and lentils and sing traditional folk songs. This desert is a symbol of the shared cultural heritage of both countries. Challenges and modern development are the biggest challenge of life in the desert – a lack of water. However, the Indira Gandhi channel project filled a large part of this desert with green. Farming was possible in areas such as Jaisalmer and Bikaner today. Sun and wind power projects are offering a new picture of the future here. Rajasthan appears today as the renewable energy center of the country and the credit is largely after the climate of Thar. Tourism Dhadak Thar -Desert has become the center of world tourism today. The whole sand dunes of Jaisalmer attract foreign tourists. Camel Safari, Desert Camp, Folk Dance and Wiring Night View is a lifelong experience for travelers. The Rajasthan Tourism section has given a new identity by connecting this desert to culture and adventure.