Rajasthan is one of the royal
states of India and is well-known for its rich cultural heritage. Rajasthani
Folk Dance plays an important part, which is not solely aesthetically
attractive but also narrates tales remarkably and charmingly. Here are some of the
most popular Rajasthani
Folk Dances from Rajasthan you should know about.
Bhavai - Bhavai is one of the Rajasthan folk & ritualistic
dances, which is traditionally performed by women belonging to Meena, Bhil,
Kalbelia, Jat, or Kumhar tribal Rajasthan societies of the state. This
Rajasthani folk dance implicates women hovering eight to nine brazenness
pitchers or earthen pots/ jars on their heads as they dance. They twirl with
their paws on the edge of a brash plate.
Kachchhi Ghodi - This Rajasthani dance form originated in the
Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, Kachchhi Ghodi is one of the most popular
Rajasthani folk genres that represent the ancient stories of the regional
bandits of the province through dance and music. In ancient history, solely men
– dressed in dhoti-kurta and turban, and swinging on an elaborately adorned
mannequin horse to perform this Rajasthani dance, which is conveyed to be
suggestive of chivalry and bravery. The beat of the Rajasthani dance is
determined by the flute music and drums. The dancers of this dance form usually
mock fights utilizing swords to complete the rhythm. It is primarily performed
during weddings.
Ghoomar - Ghoomar is presumably the most prevalent Rajasthani folk
dance in India. This Rajasthani folk dance form was invented by the Bhil tribe
and subsequently embraced by the royal societies of Rajasthan, including
Rajputs. It is performed by Rajasthani women at extraordinary events,
functions, and festivals, such as the appearance of a newlywed bride at her matrimonial
house, Holi, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Wedding, and Teej.
The women wear traditional
Rajasthani outfit, which is ghagra (a prolonged, swirling skirt) and kanchli or
choli (a blouse). To satisfy the costume, a covering is worn to shield the
face. The attractiveness of this Rajasthani folk dance genre is in its elegant
movements that implicate swinging hands, slapping palms, and rotating around
while singing traditional Rajasthani songs. The collaborative movement among
women and their vertiginous outfits, coupled with the lively rhythms and songs,
depart the viewers fascinated.
Kalbeliya - Deemed by UNESCO as an Intangible Legacy, Kalbeliya is
performed by the Rajasthani women of the namesake tribe. Women beautify up in
classic costume, which is odhani (veil), angrakhi (a jacket-like garment), and
black swirling ghagra (long skirt), and dance sensuously and sinuously to the
Rajasthani music recreated by the men using standard music instruments, such as
khanjari (percussion device), dholak (two-headed hand drum), and pungi (a
woodwind instrument). These dance form movements are especially serpent-like,
therefore it is also directed to as the ‘Snake Charmer dance’ in Rajasthan.
Gair - Featuring beautiful dance moves, conventional instruments,
and multicolored outfits, this Rajasthani dance form is primarily performed by
the Bhil society, especially at weddings or festivals such as Janmashtami
(celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna) and Holi. In this dance form, both
men and women dance jointly, completely outfitted in traditional Rajasthani
garbs. Colorfully-outfitted Rajasthani dancers circle one another, driving in
an anti-clockwise & clockwise direction and swaying their arms to the
influential drum beats.
Chari - Chari is also one of the most popular and ancient
Rajasthani dance forms that predominantly belong to the Saini community of
Ajmer & Gujjar of Kishangarh. This dance form is legislated by women; it is
usually performed on particular occasions like weddings, the birth of a male
child, marriage, or festivals. It represents happiness as well as illustrates
the tradition of collecting water in chari, which represents pot. The women are
dressed in traditional Rajasthani outfits and dance while hovering brass chari
on their heads, along with a lighted lamp in it. This Rajasthani dance form is
chaperoned by the sounds of harmonium, dholak, and nagada.
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