Rajasthan is a land of colors. Saying, Rajasthan is a rainbow itself is not an exaggeration. The variety and density of colors is mostly perceptible in Rajasthani art and culture. Various folk dance forms prevalent in different parts of this Rajputana land will give you a dip into the pool of colors. Rajasthani folk dances make a beautiful collage of vivacity, vigor and vibrancy evoking the spontaneous flow of human emotion as well as creativity even in the land of dreary sands. Make a tour with me to have a glimpse of these Rajasthani dance delights -
Gowari is a most famous dance form practiced by the people of the Bhil tribe. It is a genre of dance drama. The performers form a troupe and travel across villages showcasing their dancing excellence. This particular dance drama entails the play of several characters. Rai Buriya and his two Rais are the chief characters. It is accompanied by music and clockwise & anti-clockwise movement. The steps in this folk dance mainly consist of free body movements.
The Terahtali dance is a superb and splendid folk art of Rajasthan. Dressed in colorful lehengas and cholis, a group of women perform it with all their might in a sitting posture. As the name suggests, terah or thirteen manjeeras are used to create a rhythmic music that dominates the dancers’ movement. With manjeeras tied on the wrists, elbows, arms and waists, the dancing women perform on the strong rhythmic beats of the manjeeras. The male folk singing and playing on the ‘Tandoora’ accompany them. This folk dance is a cultural pride of the Kamad community.
Chari dance is an artistic expression of joyous enthusiasm by women who walk miles with brass pots on their heads to collect water for their daily domestic needs. They perform the dance in a kaleidoscopic pattern of movements and balance the brass pots on the heads in rhythm with their steps at the same time. The flames rising from cottonseeds on the pot add to the charms of the performance. This Rajasthani dance form requires the best of efforts from the performers. Popular in the Kisherigarh region, it is simply lively and dynamic.
Ghoomer, Drum dance, Kalbelia, Walar, Gair and Kathputli are other elegant and graceful dance forms enriching the folk culture of Rajasthan. Synonymous with soulfulness and cheerfulness, these dance delights stand for the colorfulness of Rajasthan.
Gowari is a most famous dance form practiced by the people of the Bhil tribe. It is a genre of dance drama. The performers form a troupe and travel across villages showcasing their dancing excellence. This particular dance drama entails the play of several characters. Rai Buriya and his two Rais are the chief characters. It is accompanied by music and clockwise & anti-clockwise movement. The steps in this folk dance mainly consist of free body movements.
The Terahtali dance is a superb and splendid folk art of Rajasthan. Dressed in colorful lehengas and cholis, a group of women perform it with all their might in a sitting posture. As the name suggests, terah or thirteen manjeeras are used to create a rhythmic music that dominates the dancers’ movement. With manjeeras tied on the wrists, elbows, arms and waists, the dancing women perform on the strong rhythmic beats of the manjeeras. The male folk singing and playing on the ‘Tandoora’ accompany them. This folk dance is a cultural pride of the Kamad community.
Chari dance is an artistic expression of joyous enthusiasm by women who walk miles with brass pots on their heads to collect water for their daily domestic needs. They perform the dance in a kaleidoscopic pattern of movements and balance the brass pots on the heads in rhythm with their steps at the same time. The flames rising from cottonseeds on the pot add to the charms of the performance. This Rajasthani dance form requires the best of efforts from the performers. Popular in the Kisherigarh region, it is simply lively and dynamic.
Ghoomer, Drum dance, Kalbelia, Walar, Gair and Kathputli are other elegant and graceful dance forms enriching the folk culture of Rajasthan. Synonymous with soulfulness and cheerfulness, these dance delights stand for the colorfulness of Rajasthan.
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