Folk Dances of Rajasthan

| | | Folk Dances of RajasthanFolk dances of Rajasthan include various folk art forms. The traditional dances of this region are absolutely colourful and energetic.Folk dances of Rajasthan derived from various folk art cultures. They have their own significance and importance. A medieval history includes the existence of princely states, which provided patronage to these art forms and their artists. Vibrant, vigorous and graceful, the dances of Rajasthan evoke the desert in all its moods. The folk dances, found in limitless variations in Rajasthan, punctuate Rajasthan`s barrenness, turning the land into a fertile basin of colour and creativity and are an expression of human emotion as much as the folk music. Types of Rajasthani Folk Dances Gowari Dance The most famous art form of the Bhil tribe is the `Gowari`, which is a kind of dancedrama. The performers travel from village to village as a troupe for a month, during which the nine functionaries follow a strict regimen. The entire troupe dances around a central spot concentrated to a deity. A `madal` and a `thali` accompany the performance. Ghoomer Dance The Ghoomer dance is a very famous and a community dance of Rajasthan. It is performed on various auspicious occasions like fairs & festivals by women. Terahtali Dance This fascinating danceform is also performed by women and is considered as a devotional form of dance. Manjeeras are tied on the wrists, elbows, waists, arms of the performers. The women with dexterous and fine movements dance at a strong rhythm on beats of `Manjeeras`, whereas, It is a professional the male partners sing and play on the `Tandoora.` Drum Dance dance-form of Jalore region of Rajasthan, where only the men participants can perform. In this dance, five men beat huge drums that are tied around their necks; a dancer, which holds huge cymbals in their hands, also accompanies them. For an additional effect, some member holds naked sword