Rajasthan Travel Guide

Rajasthani Dance

Rajasthan has many forms of folk dances which are attractive, skillful and somewhat enjoyable by any age group. Rajasthani Ghoomar folk dance are popular all around the globe.

Some of the traditional dance of Rajasthan forms are very much different as an only skilled person can do it. The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition.

Folk music is a vital part of the Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, Tejaji, etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture.

Among all Rajasthani folk dances, Ghoomar, Kathputli (Puppet) and Kalbelia (Sapera or Snake Charmer) dance attracts tourists very much.

Rajasthani traditional dances are originated from different tribes and mainly used at past time to entertain Kings.

Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis.

Rajasthani Dance Videos

Cultural Folk Dances of Rajasthan


Bhavai Dance

Bhavai is one of the traditional folk dances of Rajasthan. This is a very difficult form of dance and can only be performed by skilled artists. This dance basically involves women dancers balancing 8 to... more »

Chakri Dance

As the name resembles, Chakri, means ‘Chakkar’ (Circle) rotation in Hindi lang. Chakri is one of the most popular folk dance of Kanjar tribe. Kanjar tribe inhabited in some parts of Kota and Baran district of Rajasthan.Chakri Dance is performed in... more »

Chari Dance

Chari dance is one of the popular folk dances in Rajasthan India. This dance describes the art of collecting water in a chari or pot by the Rajasthani womens in their day to day life.... more »


Drum Dance

Drum Dance, famous in Rajasthan India is a professional dance-form of Jhalore region of Rajasthan, where only the men participants can perform. In this dance, five men beat huge drums that are tied around their... more »

Fire Dance

Fire dance is a unique dance famous in the desert region of Rajasthan. This folk dance describes the lifestyle of Jasnathis of Bikaner and Churu districts of Rajasthan India. This is a very difficult dance... more »

Gair Dance

Gair is a very popular Rajathani folk dance. This traditional folk dance is one of the many dance- form of the Bhil community of Rajasthan. This is the one of the few performances where both... more »


Gawari Dance

Gawari dance of Rajasthan is a tribal dance of the famous Bhil tribe. This is mainly a tribal dance drama and is beautifully expressed by its troupe having many different characters. Gawari tribal dance is... more »

Ghoomar Dance – Folk Dance of Rajasthan
Ghoomar is a traditional as well as an enthusiastic folk dance of Rajasthan. Ghoomar or Ghumar was basically developed by the Bhil tribe and was... Read More
Kachhi Ghodi

The Kachhi Ghodi Dance is one of the most popular Folk Dances of Rajasthan. This folk dance originated from the bandit regions of Shekhawati and is generally performed for the entertainment of the bridegroom's party.This dance... more »


Kalbelia Dance – Folk Dance of Rajasthan
Kalbelia dance is a folk dance of Rajasthan state of India. It is well known by other names like 'Sapera Dance' or 'Snake Charmer Dance'.... Read More
Kathak Dance

Kathak Dance is famous and brilliant dance form in Rajasthan India. It is the 6th most popular dance of India and Jaipur gharana of Rajasthan is one of the well known Gharanas of India. Jaipur... more »

Kathputli – The Puppet Dance of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Kathputli dance is world famous and well known as Puppetry dance. It is the old tradition of stories from mythology and legends are told... Read More

Khayal Dance

'Khyal' in hindi language means "Thought". Khyal was a folk play which involves dance also. Khayal dance is the only dance which is inherited from different themes. Performed by the Bhawai tribe of Rajasthan. Their... more »

Terah Taali

Terah Taali is one of the folk dances of the princely state, Rajasthan. This folk dance is performed by the Kamada tribes who are traditional snake charmers. Besides this it is also performed by the... more »

Walar Dance

Walar dance of Rajasthan is a beautiful and enthusiastic tribal dance performed particularly by women's. Walar is an important dance of a Rajasthani tribe - Garasia. Known to be a prototype of famous Ghoomar dance... more »