Culture of Rajasthan declares the western Indian colourful culture, folk songs and the dances with balance.
Rajasthani culture is enriched in heritage and ethnicity, encompassing the whole of Indian cultural scenario. The royal dynasties, which had ruled over the region, patronized varied art forms. To add to these, the folk communities contributed to the Rajathani culture with its treasure of equally rich folk cultural exuberance. Music depicts the simple and mundane chores of the Rajasthanis, coupled by high standardization of Indian classics.
Festivals of Rajasthan
Festivals embellish the richness of Rajasthani culture, making the lives of Rajasthanis so full of colour and festivity. The pious Rajasthanis celebrate in great enthusiasm all the main festivals of India like Diwali, Holi, and Janmasthami. Desert festivals are exclusive to Rajasthani culture and the people fete in gusto.
Every year it is observed during the chilly seasons of winter. The fair too is organized with its own fun and frolic. Snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and artists enthral the tourists and the Rajasthani folks, glorifying the awe and beauty of the desert region. Camels are also a special attraction of the festival. In fact the festival plate certain wonderful game tricks perform by the camels that are part and parcel of Rajasthanis. Unique hard work is done in attiring the animal and prepares them to participate in the extravagant competition for judging the camel apparels. Other interesting competitions are the moustache and turban tying competitions and the people wholeheartedly enjoys these festivities. The Rajasthani damsels fete Gangaur, the eighteen-day long festival, in honor of Goddess Parvati, to seek husbands of their choice. In the month of August, a majestic fair is held at Gogamedi, in Rajasthan in August in memory of a folk god Gogaji.
Music and Dance of Rajasthan
Any study of Indian culture will be incomplete without taking some glimpse of its music and dance. Rajasthani culture, too, is quite opulent in this matter. Musical melodies of the folk culture are perfectly reflected by its tradition of dance and songs. Folk songs are usually ballads, which relate grand deeds of heroes and love tales. Religious and spiritual songs, namely, bhajans, and banis are also prevalent. They are usually performed in various joyful occasions in accompaniment of instruments like sarangi, dholak, sitar, etc. The Bhopa communities of Rajasthan sung narrative songs and strike the strings of 'Ravan -hatta' music instrument. Rajasthani culture has accumulated the prestige of worldly fame for its unique dance forms, namely, Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer and Ghoomar dance from Udaipur. Ghoomar is a customary female Rajasthani folk dance, participated by women dancers in whirling drapes, and accompanied by male and females singers.
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