Rajasthan Art & culture

Dance in Rajasthan

Dance in Rajasthan

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dance in rajasthan

Dance is also a graceful display of human expressions. It is a universal art, born with human life. As soon as a child is born, he cries and beats his hands and legs to express that he is hungry - dance has originated from these body movements. This art is very dear to gods, goddesses, demons, humans and animals and birds. In Indian mythology, it is considered a destroyer of evil and a means of attaining God.

1. Regional dance

1 Bam Dance, 2 Dhol Dance 3 Dandiya Dance, 4 Dang Dance 5 Bindauri Dance 6 Agni Dance 7 Chang Dance 8 Dhaaf Dance 9 Jackal Dance

2. Ethnic dance

(a) Dance of Bhils

1 Gair 2 Gawari/Rai, 3 Dwichki, 4 Ghumra dance, 5 War 6 Hathimana

(b) Dance of Garas

1 Waler, 2 Jump 3 Mandal 4 Gaur, 5 Moriya 6 Jawara 7 Lur

(c) Dance of Kathori caste

1 Mawliya, 2 Holi

(d) Dance of Meo caste

1 Ranbaja 2 Ratwai

(y) Dance of Gurjar caste

1 chari dance

(r) dance of saharis

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3. Social Dance/Religious Dance

1 Dhoomar dance 2 Ghudla dance 3 Garba dance, 4 Goga dance 5 Teja dance

4. Professional dance

1 Bhavai Dance 2 Terhtali Dance 3 Kachhi Ghodi Dance 4 Chakri Dance 5 Puppet Dance 6 Dance of Kalbelis 7 Dance of Bhopas

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1. Bum Dance

It is a popular dance in the eastern region/Mewat region (especially Bharatpur and Alwar).

It is a dance performed during Holi to celebrate the harvest.

Nagada is a musical instrument called "Bam".

It is a male dominated dance.

2. Dhol dance

The style of drumming is "Thakana".

Popular in Bhinmal and Sivara (Jalore) areas.

"Sachaliya sect" is related to drum dance.

Major castes playing drums - 1. Sargada (of Shekhawati) 2. Dholi

It is a dance performed by men on the occasion of marriage.

3. Dang Dance

Nath Dwar (Rajsamand) is a popular dance.

It is done by men and women on the occasion of Holi.

4. Dandiya dance

It is a popular dance of Marwar region.

It is a dance performed by men in a circular circle with sticks.

5. Bindouri dance

It is a popular dance of Jhalawar region.

This dance is performed by men on the occasion of Holi or marriage.

This is a non-genre dance.

6. Fire Dance

The origin place of this dance is Katariasar (Bikaner).

This dance is performed by the people of Jasnathi sect at the time of night vigil.

This dance is performed in the month of Phalgun or Chaitra and on embers.

This is a male dominated dance.

7. Gindad Dance

This dance is performed by men in Shekhawati region on the occasion of Holi.

During the dance some men masquerade as women.

8. Chang dance

This is a male dominated dance of Shekhawati region.

Dances are performed on the occasion of Holi.

Chang means musical instrument.

9. Duff dance

This is a male dominated dance of Shekhawati region.

The dance is performed on the occasion of Basant Panchami.

Panchami- Magh Shukla Panchami.

ethnic dance

(A) Dance of Bhils – Udaipur Division / Bhaumat area

1. Non dance

This dance is performed by Bhil men on the occasion of Holi.

Men who do not dance are called 'Gariya'.

It is a dance performed in a circle by hitting sticks among themselves.

The stick used is called 'Khanda'.

2. Gawari/Rai Dance

This dance is performed in Sawan-Bhado.

This is a male dominated folk dance.

This is also a religious folk dance.

Gawari ki Ghai/Gammat is a group dance performed during Gawari Natya to connect different themes. It is called Gawari ki Ghai/Gammat.

3. Dwichki dance

This dance is performed by both Bhil men and women in a circular circle on the occasion of marriage. Men dance in the outer circle and women dance in the inner circle.

4. Ghumra dance

It is a dance performed by Bhil women in a circle like Ghumar.

5. War Dance

During the dance, in the hilly areas, people of Bhil caste form two teams and display the art of war with weapons like arrows, spears etc.

6. Hathimana Dance

This dance is a male folk dance.

This dance is performed by Bhil men on the occasion of marriage.

(b) Dance of Garas – Pindwara and Abu area (Sirohi)

1. Waller Dance

This dance is performed on the occasion of Holi.

Walar dance is performed at a very slow pace without any musical instrument.

It is performed in a semi-circle by both men and women.

2. Jump Dance

It is a dance performed jointly by both men and women without any musical instrument.

3. Gaur dance

Gangaur is a religious folk dance performed by both men and women on the festival.

4. Jawara Dance

On the occasion of Holi, it is a dance performed in pairs by both men and women.

5. Loor dance

In Garasia tribe, women of Lur gotra perform this dance on auspicious occasions.

6. Madal dance

This dance is performed by women with musical instruments on auspicious occasions.

7. Moriah Dance

This is a male dominated dance.

On the occasion of marriage, it is done at night after Ganpati Sthapana.

(c) Dance of Kathori caste – Udaipur (Jhadol Kotda and Sarad)

1. Mawaliya Dance

It is a dance performed only by men during Navratri.

2. Holi dance

It is a dance performed only by women on the occasion of Holi.

(d) Dance of Meo caste

1. Ranwaja dance

Men and women of the caste perform this dance together, demonstrating martial arts.

2. Ratwai Dance

Women of Meo caste perform this dance on auspicious occasions in the memory of Santlaldas ji.

(Y) Dance of Saharis - Baran (Kishanganj and Shahbad)

1. Hunter Dance

During this dance, people of Sahariya tribe perform hunting.

(r) Dance of Gurjar caste - Kishangarh, Ajmer)

2. Chari dance

This dance is performed by the women of Gurjar caste by placing a pot on their head, pouring kakadan seeds (cotton seeds) and oil in it and with the flames of fire.

The famous dancer is Falku Bai.

social and religious folk dance

1. Ghumar dance

Nickname - Symbol of Rajasthan, Soul of Dances, Head of Dances, State Dance

It is performed by women on Gangaur festival.

This dance is a dance performed in a circle.

Women of Meena caste are skilled in performing this dance.

2. Ghudla dance

It is a popular dance of Marwar region.

Unmarried girls perform this dance with a lamp burning in a perforated pot.

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It is believed that the women of Pipar village of Marwar region were going to the pond to worship Gauri. At that time, Subedar Mallu Khan of Ajmer kidnapped these women. Then Rao Sataldev freed these women by fighting a war.

Rao Sataldev pierced the head of Mallu Khan's commander Ghudle Khan and brought it to Marwar.

**Ghudla-**Perforated pot.

3. Garba dance

In the southern regions of Rajasthan (Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara) bordering Gujarat, women perform this dance in worship of Goddess Shakti during Navratri.

4. Goga dance

This dance is performed by Goga ji devotees on the day of Goganavami.

5. Teja dance

Teja is performed on the day of Teja Dashami in Parbatsar (Nagaur) by the devotees of Teja Ji.

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1. Bhavai Dance

Performed by Bhawai caste in Mewar region.

Nagaji Baghaji Jat is considered to be the father of Bhavai caste.

Place of origin is Kekdi (Ajmer).

Major attractions of Bhavai dance

  1. Physical balance and artistic miracle performance
  2. dancing on the naked sword
  3. dancing on the edge of the plate
  4. dancing on glasses and pieces of glass
  5. picking up a handkerchief
  6. Balancing dance by placing eight pots on the head simultaneously

Chief- 1. Roop Singh Shekhawat 2. Dayaram 3 Tara Sharma 4 Astima Sharma (Jaipur - Little Bunder)

2. Terhawali dance

This dance is performed by women of Kamad sect.

The origin place of this dance is Padrala village (Pali).

During this dance, a total of 13 Manjeeras (9 on the right leg above the elbows of both hands and 2 Manjeeras tied in the hand) are performed while sitting.

This dance is mainly performed during Ramdev Mela.

Main Dancers

  1. Mohini Devi 2. Narayani Devi 3. Mangi Bai.

3. Kutchi Ghodi Dance

It is popular in Shekhawati region.

This is a male dominated dance.

This dance is performed on the occasion of marriage.

During this dance, 8-10 men stand facing each other in two lines and move forward and backward while dancing, giving the impression of the blooming and closing of a flower.

Some men dance with a mare-like structure made of bamboo tied around their waist and with a sword in their hand, singing songs of bravery.

The Sargada caste of Shekhawati is considered proficient in Kutchi Ghodi dance.

4. Chakri Dance

This is a popular dance of Hadauti region.

It is performed by women of Kanjar caste in a circular circle.

5. Puppet dance

Puppet dance is performed by the Nat caste.

Kathputli is a dance performed by women during the performance of puppet theatre.

6. Dance of the Bhaupas

It is a dance performed by Bhaumpa or Bhaumpi during the recitation of Phad of the folk deity.

7. Dance of Kalbelis

(a) Panihari dance – dance performed in pairs by both men and women.

(b) Indoli dance – dance performed in pairs by both men and women.

(c) Sankariya dance – It is a couple dance based on love affair.

(d) Bagadiya dance – Performed only by women, this dance is performed while begging.

Famous dancer of Kalbelia casteGulabobaiIs. Gulabobai (Kotra Zone- Ajmer)

other dance

1. Neza Dance

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Tribal people, especially people of Bhil and Meena castes, perform this dance by planting sticks in an open field during Holi. Under this, a coconut is tied at the end of the stick and the women stand around it from all sides with a crowbar in their hands. The men take turns in a circle and try to remove the coconut. Women beat them with whips.

2. Canal Dance

This is a famous dance of Mandalgarh (Bhilwara).

This dance started during the period of Mughal emperor Shahjahan.

Under this dance, men create mime by applying cotton on their body and wearing horns.

This dance is called "dance of the one-horned lions".

This dance is held thirteen days after Holi.

3. Rayan Dance

This is the dance of Garasia tribe.

4. Baldiya Dance

This is the dance of bards.

5. Rasiya Dance

It is a dance of Meena tribe.

6. Lahoor Dance

This is an obscene folk dance of Shekhawati region.

7. Pig dance

Sukar is performed by the tribals in memory of the folk deity.

It is a dance performed only in Rajasthan.

8. Pajan dance

It is a dance performed on the occasion of Diwali in Bangar region.

9. Charkula dance

It is basically a folk dance of Uttar Pradesh which is prevalent in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.

10. Charva dance

In Marwar region it is done by the women of Mali community.

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11. Kathak dance

It is a famous dance of North India. It is a classical dance.

Jaipur is the primitive gharana of Kathak.

At present "Lucknow" is the main gharana of Kathak.

"Birju Maharaj" is an international dancer of Kathak dance.

The father of Kathak dance is "Bhanu Ji Maharaj".

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  2. Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh
  3. Bhinhu- Assam
  4. Yakshagana - Karnataka
  5. Chhau - Bihar
  6. Kathakali- Kerala
  7. Bhangra- Punjab
  8. Garba- Gujarat

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