Assembly Elections Result 2023: Unique And Weird Facts About Rajasthan That Will Intrigue You To The Core

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India State Legislative Assembly elections 2023 which have been ongoing from Tuesday, 7 November 2023 will come to an end on 3 December 2023.

Out of 199 seats, BJP (Bhartiya Janta Party) is leading with 110 seats, INC (Indian National Congress) stands at 73, and BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party gained two seats, according to Election Commission of India's latest trends. So, it is safe to assume that, Saffron will sweep this desert state of India. For the last term, it was the Congress, that was in power in Rajasthan.

While the entire nation will be glued to their TV and phone screens to see the voting results, let us indulge in the unique history and weird facts about Rajasthan that have always intrigued travelers.

Bullet Baba Temple
In the village of Chotila, near Pali, stands the Bullet Baba Temple, dedicated to a motorcycle deity. The temple is centered around a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle, which is believed to belong to a man named Om Singh Rathore who died in a crash at that spot. Locals claim that the motorcycle mysteriously returns to the accident site each time it is removed, leading to the construction of the temple.

Electricity Thief's Market
Located in the heart of Jaipur is the 'Bhoot Bungalow' area, notorious for its thriving market where people sell stolen electricity. The market openly sells illegal connections and stolen power meters, creating a bizarre and unconventional marketplace.

Living Root Bridges
While not directly in Rajasthan, it's interesting to note that the state has connections to the living root bridges of Meghalaya. The roots of the ficus elastica tree, found in Rajasthan, are used to create these unique bridges in Meghalaya. The War-Khasis, an indigenous tribe, have been crafting these living bridges for centuries.

The Opium Ceremony in Malana
Malana, a remote village in the Himachal Pradesh-Rajasthan border region, is known for its unique opium ceremony. The villagers here have a tradition of consuming opium during specific rituals. Opium is considered sacred, and the ceremony is believed to strengthen social bonds.

Bizarre Royal Rituals
Rajasthan has a history of peculiar royal traditions. In the city of Kota, the Maharaja of Kota used to weigh himself in gold on his birthday. The gold was then distributed among the poor. Though not practiced today, it reflects the extravagant lifestyles of the royalty.

The Rat Wedding
In the village of Maroth, a peculiar wedding ceremony takes place each year - a wedding between two rats. The locals believe that this unusual ceremony brings good fortune and prosperity to the village.

Pali's Plastic-Free Wedding
Pali, a district in Rajasthan, has gained attention for promoting eco-friendly weddings. Couples are encouraged to have plastic-free weddings, and those adhering to this practice are honored and celebrated by the community.

Kanor Village's Matrimonial Fair
Kanor Village in the Kota district hosts a unique matrimonial fair where young men and women from various communities come together to find suitable life partners. This fair is known for its vibrant and unconventional approach to matchmaking.

Kal Bhairav Temple's Unique Offering
In the Kal Bhairav Temple in Udaipur, devotees offer liquor to the deity as a form of worship. It is believed that offering alcohol to Kal Bhairav helps in overcoming fears and obstacles.

This desert state is a well-known cultural and historical attraction and adds a layer of intrigue to the already captivating tapestry of Rajasthan's traditions and practices.