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The centuries of history that has piled up behind Rajasthan has resulted, among other things, in the accumulation of a very rich folk culture. The Kachhi Ghodi Dance Rajasthan is one of the most popular Folk Dances In Rajasthan.

The Kachhi Ghodi Dance In Rajasthan India is performed on dummy horses. Men in elaborate costumes- red turbans and dhotis and kurtas ride the well decorated dummy horses. With naked swords in their hands, these dancers move rhythmically to the beating of drums and fifes while a singer narrates the exploits of the Bavaria bandits of Shekhawati. This dance is always performed by men.

Originated from the bandit regions of Shekhawati, the dance is performed for the entertainment of the bridegroom's party. Dancers while elaborate costumes that resemble them riding on dummy horse. A vigorous dance, it uses mock fights and the brandishing of swords, nimble sidestepping and pirouetting to the music of fifes and drums. A ballad singer usually sings the exploits of the bandit Robin Hoods of Rajasthan.

The performing arts of Rajasthan mostly hail from the tribes of Rajasthan and are reflective of the socio historical scenario peculiar to the time or race they depict. Horses have always been a very important part of warfare and transportation in Rajasthan. The legend of the valiant Rana Pratap Singh goes untold without the mention of his loyal vehicle- Chetak. Horses, as much as they were the symbol of royal power, were also used by the bandits and highwaymen who found it easy to stop people traveling on elephants of bullock carts with their horses.

Kacchi Ghodi of Rajasthan is performed by men on dummy horses. Men wear elaborate costumes embellished with brilliant mirror-work and ride the dummy horses. The dummy horses used as prop are equally adorned with meticulous embroidery and mirrored-work. The dancers ride the dummy horses with swords in their hands. These dancers with swords move to the beats of drums and fifes. In Kacchi Ghodi dance of Rajasthan, a singer narrates the tales of Bavaria bandits of Shekhawati region.

Kacchi Ghodi dance of Rajasthan is performed on the bridegroom's party. On the ballad song, the dancers riding on fake horses uses mock fight to dramatize the scenes of the exploits of the bandit. Brandishing of swords and pirouetting to the beats of drums holds the attention of viewers. Kacchi Godi of Rajasthan is a famous folk dance full of zest and colors.

Specially, notorious were the bandits of the Shekhawati region, owing mostly to the high concentration of businessmen and traders in that part of Rajasthan. And traders meant money; and traders meant long overnight journeys on caravans laden with expensive wares. The Kachhi Ghodi Dance Rajasthan depicts the confrontation of the bandits of the Bavaria clan of tribes with the passing commoners.
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