Jaipur's cultural fabric is deeply tied to royal patronage, keeping traditional arts vibrantly alive while embracing contemporary expression.
* **Performing Arts**: The city is a major center for the Jaipur Gharana of Kathak (classical Indian dance) and traditional Rajasthani puppetry (Kathputli). * **Crafts**: Globally renowned for Blue Pottery, Sanganeri and Bagru block printing, and Bandhani (tie-dye) fabrics. * **Jawahar Kala Kendra**: A multi-arts center designed by architect Charles Correa, hosting daily theater, art exhibitions, and craft fairs in spaces themed around the nine planets. * **Literature**: The **Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF)**, held annually in January, is widely dubbed the "greatest literary show on Earth," drawing global authors, thinkers, and massive crowds.