The robust culture of Rajasthan has always been drawing attention of the tourists. With unparallel combination of history, heritage and culture; Rajasthan has been a tourism hotspot in India. The customs, traditions, language, dances, attire, dialects, cuisines, everything makes this destination a complete package. The tourists often seek different travel trails to this state like Rajasthan Holiday Tour, heritage tour of Rajasthan, desert tour of Rajasthan, wildlife tour of Rajasthan and more. The cultural tour of Rajasthan is one such tour package wherein you explore the carefully preserved cultural wealth of the state and see vibrant colors of this arid state.
Exploring the dances of Rajasthan occupy a special place n the cultural tourism of the state which are mesmerizing with their aesthetic appeal. The folk dances of Rajasthan narrate stories in an unusual way which completely captivating. Below are the major dance forms of Rajasthan.
Ghoomar
Probably Ghoomar is one of the most popular folk dances of India. Basically developed by Bhil tribe, Ghoomar was later adopted by other Rajasthani communities as well. This dance has its origination in Udaipur and is performed exclusively by women on all special occasions and festivals like weddings, Teej, Gangaur and such. All the women are dressed in gaudy attires namely Ghagra and Choli which is a long skirt and a blouse and move in a circular motion coupled with upbeat rhythm and songs which is a pleasurable sight.
Kalbeliya
The Kalbeliya Dance of Rajasthan is accorded as intangible heritage by the UNESCO. This fascinating dance is performed by the women of a tribe with same name i.e. Kalbeliya community whose age-old occupation is to catch snakes and trade snake venom and thus their costumes resemble that of serpents and even the dance movements are serpents like.
Bhavai
Usually performed by tribal communities of the state namely Jat, Meena, Bhil and Kalbeliya, the dance involves women balancing earthen pots or brass pitchers on their head which is indeed a tough task and breathtaking to watch. At times, the dancers also try to balance themselves on brass glass and plate along with balancing pot in this traditional dance belonging to the feudal era.
Gair
Predominantly a Bhil community dance, Gair is a dance with traditional instruments, bright colored outfits and amazing dance movements. In this dance form, both and women participate wearing traditional outfits swinging to the loud drumbeats at the same time circling one another. It is majorly performed on festivals like Holi and Janmasthmi(the celebration of birth of Lord Krishna).
Besides these popular dance forms, there are other spectacular dances as well like the Chari Dance, Chang and Katputli dance. Never miss these charming art forms in your next trip to this incredible state.
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