Famous Folk Dances of Rajasthan
Famous Folk Dances of Rajasthan
Folk dances of Rajasthan are peculiar. Ghoomar, Kalbelia, Bhavai, Terah Taali, Gair, Fire Dance, Drum Dance and Kacchi Ghodi symbolize the richness of art and Indian culture.
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Occasion: On Saraswati PoojaPerformer: Bhil
Features of performance:Veiled femalesPirouettingSlow to fast swirling long skirts Twirling Body inclines with the beating of drumsGhoomar
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Occasion: Holi Performer: Kalbelia
Features of performance:Females in black lehenga-choliMelodious tunes of pungi, been, dafli, dholak and khanjariTwirls go on faster on music and beats
Kalbelia
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Occasion: Navaratri festivalPerformer: Jat, Bhil, Raigar, Meena, Kumhar
Features of performance:Balancing of five to 11 pitchers or earthen potsPirouettingSwaying Perching feet on the rim of glass/plate/thali
Bhavai
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Occasion: FestivalsPerformer: Kamada Tribe
Features of performance:13 manjeeras and metal discs tied on hands, knee and toesRhythm created by beating manjeerasPot balancing on headHolding naked swords in mouthBackground singing and playing music
Terah Taali
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Occasion: Holi and JanamashtamiPerformer: Bhil
Features of performance:Males and Females holding wooden sticksGroup-dance in two circlesEncompassing while beating sticks Clockwise and anti-clockwise sticking on beats
Gair
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Occasion: Marriages and festivalsPerformer: People of Jhalore region
Features of performance:Male performers3 dancers juggling and twirling sticks1 holds a naked sword in mouth5 drummers beating drums1 cymbal player
Drum Dance
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Occasion: FestivalsPerformer: Banjara community
Features of performance:Male dancers juggling with fireBreath-holding fire stuntsSpitting kerosene on fire for fire-effectsSwirling fire rodsWalking on the bed of burning charcoals
Fire Dance
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Occasion: MarriagesCommunity: People of Shekhawati District
Features of performance:Men in kurtas and turbanDummy horse structured in bamboo frameChinking ghungroos that are tied around elbowsQuickly running to-and-fro Rhythm of fluteBeating of drumsMock fighting while narrating tale of Bhanwariya
Kacchi Ghodi
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