Folk Arts of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is blessed with a rich cultural heritage that always attracts all the tourists from around the world. The land of colors and diversified culture - Rajasthan - boasts of being the land accommodating various art forms such as music, dance, paintings and handicrafts. To satisfy your desire for folk arts, travel to Rajasthan and acquaint yourself to its various art forms.
Embark on a journey to experience the rich folk arts of Rajasthan. Most of the art forms have been transferred from one generation to the other. Several dance forms have evolved in the desert state of Rajasthan over the centuries. 'Gair', 'Ghoomar', 'Gauri', 'Raika', 'Kalbeila' and 'Jhoria' are some of the dances of Rajasthan. Many a times, these dances are performed on the auspicious events such as festivals. While attending the fairs and festivals in Rajasthan, one will also see 'Terah Taali', 'Matka-bhawai' and puppet dance. These dance forms of Rajasthan always appeal to travelers.
Listen to the enchanting folk music of Rajasthan on your tour. Be it Ballad singing or Panihari folk music, one can explore the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. 'Maand', which was evolved in the royal era, is the most popular folk music in the desert state of Rajasthan. Today also, these folk performers have kept alive the rich culture and traditions of the region.
Travel to Rajasthan and indulge yourself in the rustic and ethnic charm of the place. If you are an art lover, you will love to explore the various historic monuments and painting schools in Rajasthan. Painting schools of Kota, Jaipur and Bikaner are famous worldwide. The folk arts of Rajasthan India also include the colorful handicrafts, the tie-and-dye Bandhej, Leheriya prints on fabrics, hand-woven saris of Kota and Sanganer Block Printing.
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