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The bright and dazzling spirits of Rajasthanis is reflectd in the art of Rajasthan. Most opulent and richest treasures of art are found in this state. This land is a 'Land of Celebrations'. The funfilled Rajasthanis have an unequalled music and dance sense. They have songs for every occasion, dances which raise the spirits high and art pieces which are world famous. Some dance styles as kalbalia and art as tie and dye have secured international reputation and market.

 
 

Music in Rajasthan is the soul of the people, with each region having their own folk entertainment. The songs also differ according to region and festival. The devotional songs like Pabuji Ki Phad is of considerable significance. It is performed by Bhopas who sung the ballad and plays Ravan-hattha. Maand is another sophisticated style of folk music sung in royal courts, in praise of the Rajput rulers.

 

The major dances are Ghoomar , Gair Ghoomar, Gair, Chari, Kachchi Ghodi, Fire, Drum, Teerah tali, Kathputli etc. Ghoomar,performed by the women gracefully in circles on auspicious occasions.Gair is a tribal dance performed by Bhils on the colorful festival of Holi. Kachchi Godi is performed by elabrotaly decorated men on dummy horses. The foot thumping music is generated by beating of drums and fifes. Teerah tali is also a famous dance performed by men and women in honour of their deity Baba Ramdev.


 

Handicrafts of this region have great influence of war- like lifestyle. sophisticated art pieces are made of Ivory, Lac, Silver, Glass, Gold, Leather and Stones.Major craft traditions in Rajasthan include Tie-and-Dye Textiles, Hand block Printing, Quilting, Jewellery, Gems and Stones, Blue Pottery, Leather Craft, Woodcarving, and local Painting traditions.Puppets are also one of the most hypnotic crafts of Rajasthan.


Different types of paintings like Kishangarh, Phad are spectacular. Various art schools have flourished from 16th century onwards. Most famous among them are Mewar school and Kishangarh school. Bani thani paintings one of the most demanded is an enhancement of the Kishangarh style of painting. Beside, the gemstone and miniature paintings are capturing the market day by day. Various new styles are coming up with new artists and variations in the routine and traditional style.

 

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Rajasthan Heritage, S-6, Shri Gopal Nagar, Gopalpura Byepass,  Jaipur-302019
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Ph. 91-141-2762895, 9829031892

 

 

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