Rajasthan Music & Dance
Ghoomar Dance: This is basically
a community dance for women and performed on.
Gait Ghoomar: This is one of
the many dance-forms of the Bhil tribals. Gait:
Another Holi dance but performed only by men.
Chart Dance: This is popular
in the Kisherigarh region and involves dancing with
a chari, or pot, on one's head.
Kachhi Ghodi: This is a dance
performed on dummy horses. Men in elaborate costumes
ride the equally well decorated dummy horses.
Fire Dance: The Jasnathis of
Bikaner and Chum are renowned for their tantric
powers and this dance is in keeping with their lifestyle.
Teerah Taali: The Kamad community
of Pokhran and Deedwana perform this dance in honour
of theft deity, Baba Ramdeo.
Kathputli: Puppet plays based
on popular legends are performed by skilled puppeteers.
Pabuji Ki Phach: A 14th century
folk hero, Pabuji is revered by the Bhopa community.
Maand: Rajasthan's most sophisticated
style of folk music