Ghoomar
Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, India and Sindh‚ Pakistan. The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called ghaghara.[1] It was ranked 4th in the list of "Top 10 local dances around the world" in 2013.[2][3] 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.[4][5] Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions, such as at weddings and during Holi and for worshiping religious deities.[6] and sometimes lasts for hours.
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.
Ghoomar songs
- "Chirmi Mhari Chirmali"
- "Aave Hichki" - Traditional Rajasthani Ghoomar song
- "Ghoomar"
- "Jawai Ji Pawna" - Rajasthani folk song
- "Taara Ri Chundadi"
- "Mharo Gorband Nakhralo"
- "Mhari Ghoomar"
- "Ghoomar Re Ghoomar Re"
References
- ↑ http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/28/ghoomar-famous-social-folk-dance-of-rajasthan/ Ghoomar - Famous Social Folk Dance of Rajasthan
- ↑ "Ghoomar in top 10 list of world's most amazing local dances". Business Standard. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ↑ "Top 10 local dances around the world". Hindustan Times. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ↑ "Ghoomar Dance, Rajasthan". Archived from the original on 2012-05-18.
- ↑ "Ghoomar Dance - Rajasthan". rajasthanvisit.com. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ↑ "Ghoomar in India". Retrieved 2 December 2016.
External links
- An example of Ghoomar - Veena Music Youtube Channel