Stones are abundantly found in Rajasthan. And with its availability the art of stone carving has evolved. However it would be wrong to say that only stone sculptures are available in Rajasthan. Wooden sculptures too are in demand here. As far as the religious sculptures are concerned the theme of Lord Krishna is a recurring one. The land of Meerabai and Bhakti saints Rajasthan presents some of the most exquisite stone figures of the lord. Besides these there are several stone and wooden sculptures that are available throughout Rajasthan. The expertise of the artists can truly surprise any tourist.

The red sandstone of Karauli and Dholpur was used to build Mughal forts and palaces at Agra, Delhi and Fatehpur Sikri. Other than these the forts and the stone monuments within Rajasthan are also etched out of stone. The stone palaces and monuments of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bundi, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur and other smaller places and unique havelis of Jaisalmer are few examples of the rich sculptural art of Rajasthan. The remarkable features of these stone monuments are their columns, balconies, arches, domes, jharokhas, cupolas and the courtyards.

However one of the outstanding stone sculptures in Rajasthan is the Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu. This is a Jain temple and is made out of pristine white marble. If Agra is synonymous with Taj Mahal then the Dilwara Temple is closely associated with Rajasthan. What was once a religious iconography today it has developed as into a fine art. Jaipur is the biggest centre for creating marble images. Stone sculpture in Rajasthan can also be seen in Makrana, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur.

The travelers can, thus, check these exquisite pieces of art anywhere in Rajasthan. As a souvenir the tourists can carry back the small stone sculptures that have been etched out of stone as well as wood.