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Kalbelia is not just a dance form but also something that relates to the dignity and honour of Rajasthan and the whole Kalbelia community. It is a highly dignified and cherished form of art in Rajasthan and is recognized by UNESCO as well, which again describes how valuable this folk-dance really is.
It is celebrated enthusiastically by the people of Rajasthan and is enjoyed with a lot of zest. It is also shown in many parts of India on different occasions and is performed by both men and women alike.
It is said that the Kalbelia people used to move from one place to another quite frequently. And their main occupation was to capture snakes and deal in their venom. The history of these people can be traced back to a yogi who was also the 12th disciple of Guru Gorakhnath. A great number of these people can be found in the Pali district along with Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Udaipur district.
This festival has been a very vital part of the Kalbelia culture. In fact, the Kalbelia songs and dances have been an integral part of Rajasthan and also are a part of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. This festival is mainly celebrated by the Kalbelia community which is one of the nomadic tribes of Rajasthan. It is said that earlier the tribal men from the Kalbelia community used to carry snakes from one house to another in their baskets. The women of the community would also accompany them and would dance and sing to earn their livelihood.
Seeing the beautiful Rajasthani women performing the folk-dance with the men and accompanying them with the musical instruments - Pungi, Morchang, Khuralio, as well as dholak to create the musical aura is that uplifts one's mood.
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Out of these instruments, Pungi is quite popular and can be easily spotted with the snake charmers. As the name of this festival suggests, dancing is one of the most integral parts of the Kalbelia culture. The performers are generally tattooed with traditional designs. Apart from this, they also carry jewellery and garments which are stitched with tiny mirrors and a silver thread. It is interesting to see how when the performances progress, the rhythm of the festival ends up being much faster and matching the rhythm the dancers also make their movements agile and swift.
During this festival, the locals also perform some acts of acrobats which make the whole show quite interesting. Furthermore, this also showcases the flexibility and talent of these people. It is said that the black attire which the women wear is in connection with the snakes.
Known as the ‘Land of Kings’ Rajasthan is quite an amazing place to explore. Some of the most amazing food items which are typically famous in Rajasthan are Ghewar, Laal Maas, Dal Baati Churma, and Churma Laddu. Coming on to the clothing, the people of Rajasthan generally prefer wearing traditional dresses. The women go with Ghagra, Laharia, Bandhej, Kanchli, Chori, and Kurti whereas the men wear Kurta and Pyjama or Dhoti.
By Air - If you are planning to travel to Rajasthan via flight then it would be a good decision on your part. You can easily catch flights to Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaipur from the nearby and major Indian cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad etc.
By Road - Travelling to Rajasthan via road is actually quite a fun experience. The overall connectivity via road from major cities like Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru. It will take you around 8 to 36 hours to reach this place. To reach Rajasthan you can consider travelling via NH48, NH58, NH52.
By Train - Mostly all the cities in Rajasthan have their own railway station so it must not be an issue to visit Rajasthan. The good part about this place is that one can directly go to the place where one wants to go whether it be Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur or Jaipur.
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12 Oct - 13th Oct 2020
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