Ghoomar

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Ghoomar
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A Rajput Woman performing Ghoomar
Native nameघूमर
Genre Folk dance
Instrument(s) Dhol, Sahnai
Origin Rajasthan, India

Ghoomar or ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was the Bhil tribe who performed it to worship Goddess Saraswati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called ghaghara. [6] The dance typically involves performers pirouetting while moving in and out of a wide circle. The word ghoomna describes the twirling movement of the dancers and is the basis of the word ghoomar. [7] [8]

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According to the traditional rituals, newly married bride is expected to dance ghoomar on being welcomed to her new marital home. [9] Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions, such as at weddings, festivals and religious occasions, [10] sometimes for hours.

History

Ghoomar is of Bhil tribe performed to worship goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Bheels were a strong community at that time and were in constant war with Rajput kings. After much fighting peace was made and they began interacting with each other. Ghoomar was performed at Rajputana by local women, later on Rajput elite women also started participating in the dance. Men were not allowed at these dance performances. Ghoomar became popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings, and is typically performed by women during auspicious occasions. [1] Women perform ghoomar with ghoonghat on their head covering their face. The dance form acquires different style and slight change in attire with the different regions of Rajasthan. Ghoomar is performed with faster beats in areas adjoining Gujarat, steps similar to garba style, while slower beats in Dhaulpur Karauli Braj kshetra, similarly difference in attire and dancing style can be seen in Udaipur, Kota, Bundi etc. [11]

Ghoomar Songs

As a traditional dance, ghoomar often includes traditional songs such as "Gorband", "Podina", "Rumal" and "Mor Bole Re". Songs might be centered on royal legends or their traditions.

Cultural impact

See also

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