Music and Dance of Rajasthan

Music and Dance is the most important part of Rajasthan. Rajasthan is never complet without Music and Dance. The rich folklore and culture has added some more sparkles to its glory making Rajasthani dance and music a treasured jewel in Indian culture. The origin of the Rajputs remains somewhat in doubt. That they were of foreign origin is suggested by the elaborate genealogies that the Brahmins created to accord them the Kshatriya (warrior) caste. Which status they always insisted upon with almost undue vehemence. The tradition of court dances and music performance still can be seen today in the cultural mights making the grandeur of bygone Rajput era alive infront of you. There is dancing, singing, drama, devotional music and puppet shows and other. Each region has its own folk entertainment, the dance styles different as do the songs. Interestingly enough, even the musical instruments are different.

Even during the British rule, the Rajputs were given the due respect they deserved and gained importance with 21 gun salutes, royal polo matches and durbars, just as they lost its meaning. Yet today the Rajput warrior kings like Prithviraj Chauhan, Rana Kumbha, and Bhappa Rawal, continue to echo in the golden sands of the state in the people's folklore, music and dance. Rajasthani music is very famous not for only in India but also in the whole world. Instruments such as sarangi, kamaycha, satara, nad, and morchang create a wide range of liting and melodious sound in accompaniment to the music of the Bhopas, Kalbeliyas, Langas and the Manganiyars and so other instruments. Rajsthani dance is also so famous in all over world. In india there are many difference in all states culture. People enjoy that in their own way.
The Ghoomar dance is a very most popular dance. This is a very simple dance where the ladies move gently, gracefully in circles. The Ghoomar is the characteristic dance of the Bhils. Chari Dance is popular in the Kishangarh .Drum Dance is a professional dance-form from Jalore. There are several variations to this picturesque dance form that is performed by both men and women and this dance is called Gair Dance. Enjoy a dance performance and we can say for sure that you can't help yourself from shaking your body in the hypnotizing melody and beat.

The most popular Dances in the Rajasthan and these are like:-

* RuDance
* Special Delight
* Ghoomar Dance
* Chari Dance
* Fire Dance
* Terahtaal
* Gair Ghoomar
* Drum Dance
* Gair
*Bhavai and others.