Identify this mite from Rajasthan (India)
Hi it definitely looks like a red velvet mite.  They often are called "rain bugs".  They are of a variety of species and sizes and can be quite large - up to 1 or 2 Cm. These links might help.

https://study.com/academy/lesson/red-velvet-mite-facts-life-cycle-diet.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombidiidae

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtHYSIRCZ1c