top 7 rajasthani folk dances you must know

Padharo Sa Mhare Desh known as the land of kings, Rajasthan is one of the culturally

rich states of INDIA with it.

Since many rulers ruled Rajasthan ,each region has its own folk culture.The folk music and

dance of Rajasthan are similar due to thier geographical confinement,but each differs in their

unique style. 

Folk dance and music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture.Kathputli, Bhopa,Chang,Tiratali,

Ghindr,Kachchighori,Tejaji etc. are Rajasthani culture.Among all Rajasthani dances Ghoomar

dance,Chari dance, Kachchi godi dance, Grahmin bhawai dance, Kathputli (puppet) dance,

Fire danc and Kalbelia dance attracts everybody.

1. Rajasthani Ghoomar Dance

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was Bhil tribe who performed it to
worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.
The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called ghaghara.

2. Rajasthani Chari Dance

Chari Dance is a folk dance in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Chari dance is a female group

dance. It is related to Ajmer and Kishangarh. Chari dance is prominent in Gujjar and Saini
community of Kishangarh and Ajmer and known all over Rajasthan.

3. Rajasthani Kachhi Ghodi Dance

In Rajasthan, the dance is performed by men dressed in a kurta and a turbon, along with

an imitation horse costume.

4. Rajasthani Grahmin Bhawai dance

In Rajasthan, Gramin Bhawai  is a traditional folk dance that can be traced to the feudal era.

A thrilling pot balancing dance of the snake charmer tribe, Bhawai or Bhavai is performed
with immense skill.

5. Rajasthani Kathputli (puppet) dance

Kathputli Rajasthan is one of the most popular performing arts of Rajasthan. A traditional

folk dance, Kathputli is a puppet dance based on popular legends and performed by
skilled puppeteers. Such is the popularity of the puppet-playing tradition in Rajasthan that
the name of Kathputli Dance itself evokes images of Rajasthan and its folklores.

6. Rajasthani Fire dance

Fire dance is a unique dance famous in the desert region of Rajasthan. ... The dance involves breathtaking fire stunts wherein the dancers perform by holding fire rods in their

hands and filling up their mouths with kerosene. The fire rods are also moved on their head
and legs by the dancers.

7. Rajasthani Kalbelia dance

Kalbelia or Kabeliya is a dance from Rajasthan, performed by the tribe of the same name.

The dance is an integral part of their culture and performed by men and women.