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Encyclopedia > Ghoomar

Ghoomar is a traditional women's folk dance of Rajasthan, India which was developed by the Bhil tribe and was adopted by the Rajputs. It is performed by groups of women in swirling robes, and accompanied by men and women singing together. Folk dance is a term used to describe a large number of dances that tend to share the following attributes: They were originally danced in about the 19th century or earlier (or are, in any case, not currently copyrighted); Their performance is dominated by an inherited tradition rather than by... Rajasthan (Hindi: राजस्थान) is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ... Bhils are a tribal people of central India. ... Rajputs (anonymous, c. ...


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