Ghoomarorghumaris a traditionalfolk danceofRajasthan.It was the Bhil tribe who performed it to worshipGoddess Saraswatiwhich was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.[1][2][3][4][5]The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses calledghaghara.[6]The dance typically involves performers pirouetting while moving in and out of a wide circle. The wordghoomnadescribes the twirling movement of the dancers and is the basis of the wordghoomar.[7][8]
 ARajputWoman performing Ghoomar | |
| Native name | घूमर |
|---|---|
| Genre | Folk dance |
| Instrument(s) | Dhol,Sahnai |
| Origin | Rajasthan,India |
According to the traditional rituals, newly married bride is expected to dance ghoomar on being welcomed to her new marital home.[9]Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions, such as at weddings,festivalsand religious occasions.[10]which sometimes lasts for hours.
History
editGhoomar is ofBhiltribe performed to worship goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.[1][2][3][4][5]Bheels were a strong community at that time and were in constant war with Rajput kings. After much fighting peace was made and they began interacting with each other. Ghoomar was performed at Rajputana by local women, later on Rajput elite women also started participating in the dance. Men were not allowed at these dance performances. Ghoomar became popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings, and is typically performed by women during auspicious occasions.[1]Women perform ghoomar withghoonghaton their head covering their face. The dance form acquires different style and slight change in attire with the different regions of Rajasthan. Ghoomar is performed with faster beats in areas adjoining Gujarat, steps similar to garba style, while slower beats in Dhaulpur Karauli Braj kshetra, similarly difference in attire and dancing style can be seen in Udaipur, Kota, Bundi etc.[11]
Ghoomar Songs
editAs 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.
- "Jaipur jao to" -Traditional Rajasthani Folk Dance[1]
- "Chirmi Mhari Chirmali"
- "Aave Hichki" - Traditional Rajasthani Ghoomar song
- "Mhari Ghoomar Chye Nakhrali"
- "Jawai Ji Pawna" - Rajasthani folk song
- "Taara Ri Chundadi"
- "Mharo Gorband Nakhralo"
- "Naina Ra Lobhi"
- "Aur Rang De"
- "Ghoomar"
- "Surat Aap Ri Bannsa"
Cultural impact
edit- "Gangaur Ghoomar Dance Academy" was established by MaharaniRajmata Goverdhan Kumariof Santrampur in 1986, to preserve and promote ghoomar folk dance.[12][13]The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of thePadma Shri,in 2007, for her contributions to arts.[14]
- The 2017BollywoodfilmPadmaavatfeatured a popular song titled "Ghoomar"that showcased this traditional folk dance.[15]
Gallery
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ARajputwoman performing ghoomar -
A tribal woman performing ghoomar -
Women performing ghoomar at a wedding -
Women performing ghoomar
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abc"Ghoomar or Ghumar was basically developed by the Bhil tribe and was adopted by other Rajasthani communities".
- ^abUpadhyay, Lipi (26 October 2017)."You've been going crazy over Deepika Padukone's Ghoomar. Do you even know what a ghoomar is?".India Today.Retrieved17 May2022.
- ^ab"Ghoomar, a traditional Bhil tribe folk dance".
- ^abKumar, Ashok Kiran (2014).Inquisitive Social Sciences.India: S. Chand Publishing. p. 93.ISBN9789352831098.
- ^abDanver, Steven L. (28 June 2014).Native People of The World.United States: Routledge. p. 522.ISBN978-0765682949.
- ^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 Dance, Rajasthan".Archived fromthe originalon 18 May 2012.
- ^"Ghoomar Dance - Rajasthan".rajasthanvisit.com. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan - Bhandari Laveesh (2008-09)
- ^"Ghoomar in India".Retrieved2 December2016.
- ^"ZEE5".comingsoon.zee5.com.Archived fromthe originalon 31 March 2020.Retrieved14 May2021.
- ^"Image Details".India Today.6 June 2007.Retrieved25 August2016.
- ^"Rajmata Goverdhan Kumari".Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 2016. Archived fromthe originalon 17 November 2015.Retrieved25 August2016.
- ^"Padma Awards"(PDF).Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 15 October 2015.Retrieved20 August2016.
- ^Chopra, Yashna (25 October 2017)."Deepika Padukone looks breathtaking in Padmavati's first song, Ghoomar".Vogue India.Retrieved28 June2024.
External links
edit- An example of Ghoomar-Veena MusicYouTube Channel