The beauty of this folk genre lies in its graceful movements that involve swaying hands, clapping and twirling around, while singing the traditional songs set to traditional musical instruments. To complete the ensemble an odhani (a veil) is draped, covering the face. The women wear traditional outfits, a ghagra (a long, swirling skirt) and kanchli or choli (a blouse). Introduced by the Bhil tribe, and later adopted by royal communities including the Rajputs, it is performed by women on festivals and special events such as Holi, Teej, and the arrival of a newlywed bride at her marital house. Ghoomar is one of the most popular folk dances of Rajasthan, once performed as entertainment for royalty.
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Ghoomar: Internationally Recognised For Its Depiction In The Movie ‘Padmavat’ Source: Wikimedia Commons Here Are 11 Folk Dances Of Rajasthan You Should Know About 1.
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Tribal or folk music plays a pivotal role in the culture of Rajasthan, since the state was once dominated by tribal groups in the past. In spite of largely being a desert, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, for both domestic and international tourists. Historically, it has been ruled by various kings, including the Marathas, Rajput, and even Muslim rulers, all of which has resulted in a diverse culture, numerous forts with a wide variety of architecture, language and, arts and crafts including the famous folk dances of Rajasthan. The name Rajasthan means “The Abode of the Rajas” it was formerly called Rajputana, “The Country of the Rajputs”.
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Jaipur, located in the east-central part of the state, is its capital.
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The cultural capital of India, Rajasthan, is a state located in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.