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.

Occasion : On Saraswati PoojaPerformer : Bhil

Features of performance: Veiled females Pirouetting Slow to fast swirling long skirts Twirling Body inclines with the beating of drums

Ghoomar

Occasion : Holi Performer : Kalbelia

Features of performance: Females in black lehenga-choli Melodious tunes of pungi, been, dafli, dholak and khanjari Twirls go on faster on music and beats

Kalbelia

Occasion : Navaratri festivalPerformer : Jat, Bhil, Raigar, Meena, Kumhar

Features of performance: Balancing of five to 11 pitchers or earthen pots Pirouetting Swaying Perching feet on the rim of glass/plate/thali

Bhavai

Occasion : FestivalsPerformer : Kamada Tribe

Features of performance: 13 manjeeras and metal discs tied on hands, knee and toes Rhythm created by beating manjeeras Pot balancing on head Holding naked swords in mouth Background singing and playing music

Terah Taali

Occasion : Holi and JanamashtamiPerformer : Bhil

Features of performance: Males and Females holding wooden sticks Group-dance in two circles Encompassing while beating sticks Clockwise and anti-clockwise sticking on beats

Gair

Occasion : Marriages and festivalsPerformer : People of Jhalore region

Features of performance: Male performers 3 dancers juggling and twirling sticks 1 holds a naked sword in mouth 5 drummers beating drums 1 cymbal player

Drum Dance

Occasion : FestivalsPerformer : Banjara community

Features of performance: Male dancers juggling with fire Breath-holding fire stunts Spitting kerosene on fire for fire-effects Swirling fire rods Walking on the bed of burning charcoals

Fire Dance

Occasion : MarriagesCommunity : People of Shekhawati District

Features of performance: Men in kurtas and turban Dummy horse structured in bamboo frame Chinking ghungroos that are tied around elbows Quickly running to-and-fro Rhythm of flute Beating of drums Mock fighting while narrating tale of Bhanwariya

Kacchi Ghodi

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