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Unti is a city situated in Rajasthan and is located 265 km south-west of New Delhi. It is placed at an elevation of 1102 m above sea level. This is a small town, mainly popular for its Rajasthani culture and cuisine. This town is situated in the Jaipur District, which is not only the capital of Rajasthan but also its most popular city.
The people of Unti have a mixed culture and speak languages like Hindi, English and Rajasthani. Here, three festivals have grand celebrations, namely the Gangaur Festival, the Teej Festival and the Kite Festival. Unti is also quite renowned for its traditional Rajasthani cuisine with dishes like Dal-Bati, Khata, Gatta ki Sabzi, Pakodi, Mangodi and Papad, along with specially prepared red chilli peppers, yogurt and milk.
The Gangaur Festival, one of the most colourful and important festivals of Unti as well as Rajasthan, is celebrated during the months of March and April, a fortnight after the festival of Holi. The Teej Festival, marking the arrival of monsoon, is celebrated during the first week of August and is accompanied by several Hindu rituals and fasts. The Kite festival is another popular festival, celebrated on 14th January at Makar Sankranti, every year.
The nearby city of Jaipur is one of the most popular in Rajasthan, with attractions like City Palace, Amer Palace, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jai Garh Fort, Jal Mahal, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, etc.
The airport of Sanganer is situated 10 km away from Unti. The nearest railhead is the Jaipur Railway Station.
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