History of Ghoomar Dance and Ghoomar Songs In English

History of Ghoomar Dance and Ghoomar Songs

History –

• Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was developed by the Bhil tribe to worship Goddess Saraswati and was later adopted by other Rajasthani communities.
• This dance is mainly performed by women wearing a ghunghat and a whirling dress called “Ghagra”.
• In this dance women dance in and out of a big circle. The name Ghoomar is derived from the Hindi word Ghoomna which refers to moving around during the dance.
• Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions such as wedding ceremonies, festivals and religious events, and often lasts for a few hours.

Ghoomar Song

• Ghoomar dance is generally performed on the following songs. –

• ” Mhari Ghoomar”
• “Chirmi Mhari Chirmali”
• “Aawe Hichki” – Traditional Rajasthani Ghoomar Song
• “Janwai Ji Pavana”
• “Taaran Ri Chundi”
• “Mharo Gorband Nakhatralo”
• ” Mhari Ghoomar”
• “Ghoomar Re Ghoomar Re”
• “Ghoomar” –
• “Bai Sa Ka Bira”

• From the 2018 film Padmavat
• This dance is organized on the occasion of Gangaur. The costume of this dance is lehenga of 80/120 bud.
• Ghoomar dance is also known as Rajwadi dance of Rajasthan.