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General Info
Kota
Introduction :
Today, Kota serves as an army headquarters. It is also Rajasthan's industrial centre (mainly chemicals), powered by the hydroelectric plants on the Chambal river - the only permanent river in the state - and the nearby nuclear plant. Kota is strung out along the east bank of the Chambal river. The train station is well to the north.
Money :
The State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, at Industrial Estate (opposite Rajasthan Patrika), changes travellers cheques and currency.
Special Events : The celebration of ' Dussehra Mela ' to commemorate the victory of Rama over Ravana has a special significance in Kota, where festivities take the form of a large mela, or fair.
Shopping :
The famous kota-doria sarees, a fabric with self-wooven checks, is very popular. These hand-wooven sarees can be bought from any of the shops in town or go to Kethun, 35 kms away, and see the weavers at work before selecting a
saree.
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