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|name=Ghoomar|origin=[[Rajasthan]], [[India]]}}
|name=Ghoomar|origin=[[Rajasthan]], [[India]]}}
==Ghoomar==
==Ghoomar==
'''Ghoomar''' is a traditional [[folk dance]] of [[Rajasthan]]. It was [[Bhilai people|Bhil]] tribe who performed it to worship [[Saraswati|Goddess Sarasvati]] which was later embraced by other [[Rajasthan]]i communities.<ref name="rajasthandirect.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rajasthandirect.com/culture/dance/ghoomar|title=Ghoomar or Ghumar was basically developed by the Bhil tribe and was adopted by other Rajasthani communities.|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/padmavati-deepika-padukone-ghoomar-rajasthani-ghoomar-dance-queen-padmavati-what-is-ghoomar-lifest-1070722-2017-10-26|title=The song is titled 'Ghoomar', which is actually a traditional Bhil tribe folk dance, originally performed for worshiping goddess Saraswati.|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/ghoomar-of-marwar-inspiring-indian-dressing-for-centuries/|title=Ghoomar, a traditional Bhil tribe folk dance|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite book|title=Inquisitive Social Sciences|last=Kumar|first=Ashok Kiran|publisher=S. Chand Publishing|year=2014|isbn=9789352831098|location=Republic of India|pages=93}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite book|title=Native People of The World|last=Danver|first=Steven L.|publisher=Routledge|date=June 28, 2014|isbn=076568294X|location=United States of America|pages=522}}</ref> The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called ''ghaghara''.<ref>http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/28/ghoomar-famous-social-folk-dance-of-rajasthan/ Ghoomar - Famous Social Folk Dance of Rajasthan</ref> It was ranked 4th in the list of "Top 10 local dances around the world" in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ghoomar-in-top-10-list-of-world-s-most-amazing-local-dances-113072300716_1.html|title=Ghoomar in top 10 list of world's most amazing local dances|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=23 July 2013|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/top-10-local-dances-around-the-world/story-GMeap7HRuotPOEaFRCTrPI.html|title=Top 10 local dances around the world|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=8 July 2013|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancesofindia.co.in/folk-dances-india/rajasthan/ghoomer.html |title=Ghoomar Dance, Rajasthan |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518082113/http://www.dancesofindia.co.in/folk-dances-india/rajasthan/ghoomer.html |archivedate=2012-05-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajasthanvisit.com/Ghoomar-Dance.htm |title=Ghoomar Dance - Rajasthan |publisher=rajasthanvisit.com |date= |accessdate=11 August 2016}}</ref>
'''Ghoomar''' is a traditional [[folk dance]] of [[Rajasthan]]. It was [[Bhilai people|Bhilai]] tribe who performed it to worship [[Saraswati|Goddess Sarasvati]] which was later embraced by other [[Rajasthan]]i communities.<ref name="rajasthandirect.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rajasthandirect.com/culture/dance/ghoomar|title=Ghoomar or Ghumar was basically developed by the Bhil tribe and was adopted by other Rajasthani communities.|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/padmavati-deepika-padukone-ghoomar-rajasthani-ghoomar-dance-queen-padmavati-what-is-ghoomar-lifest-1070722-2017-10-26|title=The song is titled 'Ghoomar', which is actually a traditional Bhil tribe folk dance, originally performed for worshiping goddess Saraswati.|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.utsavpedia.com/cultural-connections/ghoomar-of-marwar-inspiring-indian-dressing-for-centuries/|title=Ghoomar, a traditional Bhil tribe folk dance|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite book|title=Inquisitive Social Sciences|last=Kumar|first=Ashok Kiran|publisher=S. Chand Publishing|year=2014|isbn=9789352831098|location=Republic of India|pages=93}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite book|title=Native People of The World|last=Danver|first=Steven L.|publisher=Routledge|date=June 28, 2014|isbn=076568294X|location=United States of America|pages=522}}</ref> The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called ''ghaghara''.<ref>http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/28/ghoomar-famous-social-folk-dance-of-rajasthan/ Ghoomar - Famous Social Folk Dance of Rajasthan</ref> It was ranked 4th in the list of "Top 10 local dances around the world" in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ghoomar-in-top-10-list-of-world-s-most-amazing-local-dances-113072300716_1.html|title=Ghoomar in top 10 list of world's most amazing local dances|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=23 July 2013|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/top-10-local-dances-around-the-world/story-GMeap7HRuotPOEaFRCTrPI.html|title=Top 10 local dances around the world|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=8 July 2013|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancesofindia.co.in/folk-dances-india/rajasthan/ghoomer.html |title=Ghoomar Dance, Rajasthan |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518082113/http://www.dancesofindia.co.in/folk-dances-india/rajasthan/ghoomer.html |archivedate=2012-05-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajasthanvisit.com/Ghoomar-Dance.htm |title=Ghoomar Dance - Rajasthan |publisher=rajasthanvisit.com |date= |accessdate=11 August 2016}}</ref>


According to the traditional rituals, newly married bride is expected to dance ghoomar on being welcomed to her new marital home.<ref>Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan - Bhandari Laveesh (2008-09)</ref> Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions, such as at [[weddings]], [[festivals]] and religious occasions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Rajasthan/Ghoomar-26321.htm|title=Ghoomar in India|publisher=|accessdate=2 December 2016}}</ref> which sometimes lasts for hours.
According to the traditional rituals, newly married bride is expected to dance ghoomar on being welcomed to her new marital home.<ref>Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan - Bhandari Laveesh (2008-09)</ref> Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions, such as at [[weddings]], [[festivals]] and religious occasions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Rajasthan/Ghoomar-26321.htm|title=Ghoomar in India|publisher=|accessdate=2 December 2016}}</ref> which sometimes lasts for hours.

Revision as of 08:35, 30 December 2019

This article is about the folk dance. For the film featured song, see Ghoomar (song).
Ghoomar
Female Ghoomar Dancers
GenreFolk Dance
OriginRajasthan, India

Ghoomar

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was Bhilai tribe who performed it to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.[1][2][3][4][5] The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called ghaghara.[6] It was ranked 4th in the list of "Top 10 local dances around the world" in 2013.[7][8] 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.[9][10]

According to the traditional rituals, newly married bride is expected to dance ghoomar on being welcomed to her new marital home.[11] Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions, such as at weddings, festivals and religious occasions.[12] which sometimes lasts for hours.

'Gangaur Ghoomar Dance Academy' was established by Maharani Rajmata Goverdhan Kumari of Santrampur in 1986, to preserve and promote Ghoomar folk dance.[13][14] The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2007, for her contributions to arts.[15]

Origin

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Bhil tribe performed to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities.[1][2][3][4][5] Ghoomar became popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan during the reigns of Rajput kings, and is typically performed by women during gatherings.[16]

Ghoomar songs

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[whose?] 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 "
  • Women performing Ghoomar at wedding
    Women performing Ghoomar at wedding
  • A Rajput woman performing Ghoomar]]
    A Rajput woman performing Ghoomar]]
  • Women performing Ghoomar]]
    Women performing Ghoomar]]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Ghoomar or Ghumar was basically developed by the Bhil tribe and was adopted by other Rajasthani communities".
  2. ^ a b "The song is titled 'Ghoomar', which is actually a traditional Bhil tribe folk dance, originally performed for worshiping goddess Saraswati".
  3. ^ a b "Ghoomar, a traditional Bhil tribe folk dance".
  4. ^ a b Kumar, Ashok Kiran (2014). Inquisitive Social Sciences. Republic of India: S. Chand Publishing. p. 93. ISBN 9789352831098.
  5. ^ a b Danver, Steven L. (June 28, 2014). Native People of The World. United States of America: Routledge. p. 522. ISBN 076568294X.
  6. ^ http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2009/06/28/ghoomar-famous-social-folk-dance-of-rajasthan/ Ghoomar - Famous Social Folk Dance of Rajasthan
  7. ^ "Ghoomar in top 10 list of world's most amazing local dances". Business Standard. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Top 10 local dances around the world". Hindustan Times. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Ghoomar Dance, Rajasthan". Archived from the original on 2012-05-18.
  10. ^ "Ghoomar Dance - Rajasthan". rajasthanvisit.com. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  11. ^ Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan - Bhandari Laveesh (2008-09)
  12. ^ "Ghoomar in India". Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  13. ^ "Image Details". India Today. June 6, 2007. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  14. ^ "Rajmata Goverdhan Kumari". Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. 2016. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  15. ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  16. ^ https://www.rajasthandirect.com/culture/dance/ghoomar
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