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Music and Dances of Rajasthan

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Dance with the Music of Rajasthan
The vibrancy of Rajasthan is never completely discovered until you
engulf yourself in the music and dance of it.
Patronized by erstwhile royalty, the music and dance of Rajasthan
follows a legacy that dates back to several centuries. 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 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. 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.
Swinging With the Beat
Be it the mesmerizing melody of Sarangi or Shahnai or the cymbal like
sound of 'manjeera' or the foot tapping beats of 'khartal' or 'dhol',
when they embrace each other on the occasion of a lively dance performance,
a magical ambience is created in the golden beauty of Rajasthan. The
grace and beauty of the 'ghoomar', 'gair' and 'sapera ' are increased
many fold with the enchanting music and song performance by the professional
and folk artists. The folk songs narrate the rich folklore and imperial
heritage of the state that has been captivating the entire world for
many centuries. Tourists coming to Rajasthan make it a point to attend
at least one dance performance while exploring the heavenly beauty
of the deserts and thus collecting an unforgettable experience for
the entire life.
Mind blowing Skills of Dancers that Tempt
Extraordinary skill of the Rajasthani dancers may take you aback with
their sheer perfection and excellence. Extraordinary performance of
fire dancers may take your breath away when they dance on the bed
of flaming coals swaying their body at drum beats. You will not find
any blister in their feet and this shows the immense talent and perseverance
they have for the sake of art. Another immensely popular dance 'Bhavai'
is also well known for the unusual skill of balance when the veiled
woman dancer moves at the beats with seven to nine brass pitchers
over their head and standing gracefully on the edge of glass or open
sword. There are some other folk dances of Rajasthan like Terah Thali
and Ghumar which take the excellence of artistry to a new level of
height.
Decorating the Dancing Ambience
An inevitable part of Rajasthani culture that make the colourful dance
even more graceful is its spectacular attire and dazzling ornaments.
Women dressed in heavily embroidered long flowing skirt with multi
coloured dupatta and beautiful necklace and bangles when revolves
on her heel while performing 'Sapera', the amazed spectators even
forget to blink or breathe. Heavy jewellery adorned with precious
and semi precious stones add a new dimension to the beauty of the
dancing grace. The men are dressed in heavily frilled and embroidered
'kurtas' or jackets. Men wearing royal sherwanis touching knees are
often seen in the Rajasthani festivals that still carry the royal
heritage of the state. But the dressing of men is not complete unless
they wear the special Rajasthani turban bright with the colour of
honour and dignity. The accessories including the ambience of the
dance performance make the cheerful enjoyment even more joyous with
the overwhelming participation by the viewers.
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