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Festival Foods of Rajasthan: Cultural Significance, Tourist Perceptions, and Their Role in Cultural Tourism

Author(s) Nitesh Kumar, Ashish Kumar Solanki, Anurag Kaushik
Country India
Abstract Food plays a significant role in cultural tourism by offering visitors an authentic medium to experience local traditions, heritage, and social practices. This study examines the cultural significance of festival foods in Rajasthan and analyzes their influence on tourist perception and experiential satisfaction. Rajasthan’s rich festival calendar, shaped by its history, climate, and socio-cultural diversity, has given rise to distinctive culinary traditions where food is deeply associated with rituals, celebrations, and community identity. Festival foods such as dal-baati-churma, ghewar, malpua-rabri, and ker-sangri serve not only as traditional delicacies but also as carriers of cultural meaning and symbolic expression.
The study employs a descriptive and exploratory research design, primarily based on secondary data collected from academic literature, tourism reports, government publications, and credible international and national sources. A qualitative and analytical approach is employed to understand the cultural dimensions of festival foods. At the same time, tourist perception trends are assessed through a synthesis of findings from existing studies on culinary tourism. The research highlights how authenticity, traditional preparation methods, and festival environments significantly shape tourists’ emotional engagement and overall satisfaction.
The findings suggest that festival foods contribute to the cultural value of tourism experiences by fostering deeper interactions between tourists and host communities. Domestic tourists demonstrate strong emotional and cultural attachment to traditional festival foods, whereas international tourists are drawn to their uniqueness, heritage value, and visual appeal. Moreover, festival foods contribute to local economies by supporting small vendors, artisans, and agricultural producers, thereby promoting inclusive tourism development.
The study concludes that festival foods represent a vital intangible cultural asset and a strategic tool for destination branding and sustainable tourism development in Rajasthan. Integrating culinary heritage into tourism planning, festivals, and promotional strategies cannot only strengthen cultural preservation but also enrich tourist experiences.
Keywords Festival Foods, Cultural Tourism, Tourist Perception, Culinary Heritage, Rajasthan Tourism, Sustainable
Field Sociology > Tourism / Transport
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64269
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