News: Ghoomar Festival 2025 will, for the first time, be held simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters of Rajasthan.
About Ghoomar Dance
- Ghoomar or ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan.
- Meaning of the name: The name comes from the word “ghoomna,” which means to twirl or spin.
- Origin: It originally began as a folk dance of the Bhil tribe to worship Goddess Sarasvati and was later adopted by other communities in Rajasthan.
- Performance:
- It is performed by women in flowing, vibrant skirts called ghaghara.
- It is characterized by graceful twirling (ghoomna) and moving in and out of a large circle.
- Occasions: It is performed during celebrations such as weddings, festivals like Teej and Gangaur, and other auspicious events.
- Instruments: It is accompanied by traditional folk music, often featuring the Dhol (drum), Nagada, Shehnai, and Harmonium.
- Cultural Significance: In Rajasthani culture, Ghoomar symbolizes joy, celebration, femininity, and communal harmony.
