Rajasthan Culture Dance

Rajasthan culture dance –

1. Kalbelia Dance. 2. Ghoomar Dance. 3.. Bhawai Dance 4. Kathputli dance .5. Fire Dance

1. Kalbelia Dance –

– Rajasthan famous dance kalbeliya dance . The kalbelia dance folk dance of Rajasthan performed as a celebration., is an integral part of Kalbelia culture. Their dances and songs are a matter of pride and a marker of identity for the Kalbelias, as they represent the creative adaptation of this community of snake charmers to changing socio-economic conditions and their own role in rural.The Kalbelia are a snake charming tribe from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India. The dance is an integral part of their culture and performed by men and women.

2. Ghoomar Dance –

Ghoomar is of Bhil tribe performed to worship goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities. Bheels were a strong community at that time and were in constant war with Rajput kings. After much fighting peace was made and they began interacting with each other. Ghoomar was performed at Rajputana by local women, later on Rajput elite women also started participating in the dance. Men were not allowed at these dance performances. Ghoomar became popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings, and is typically performed by women during auspicious occasions.Women perform ghoomar with ghoonghat on their head covering their face. The dance form acquires different style and slight change in attire with the different regions of Rajasthan. Ghoomar is performed with faster beats in areas adjoining Gujarat, steps similar to garba style, while slower beats in Dhaulpur Karauli Braj kshetra, similarly difference in attire and dancing style can be seen in Udaipur, Kota, Bundi etc. As a traditional dance, ghoomar often includes traditional songs such as “Gorband”, “Podina”, “Rumal” and “Mor Bole Re”. Songs might be centered on royal legends or their traditions.

3. Bhawai Dance –

Bhavai is a genre of folk dance popular in Rajasthan state in northern India. The male or female performers balance a number of earthen pots or brass/metal pitchers as they dance nimbly, pirouetting.

4. Kathputli Dance –

Kathputli dance of Rajasthan Puppets are a type of puppets. Rajasthan is famous for its puppet-playing tradition.

5. Fire Dance –

Fire Dance of Rajasthan Fire dance is mostly performed by people of Banjara caste in Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur.Fire dance is a distinctive dance which is well-known in the desert region of Rajasthan. This is a very complicated dance to perform and is carried out by the Banjara community. This folk dance describes the lifestyle of Jasnathis of Bikaner and Churu districts of Rajasthan India.

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