Holi festival is celebrated in different ways in many areas of Rajasthan. But there is a different style of celebrating Holi in Marwari region of Rajasthan, due to which this region is also considered quite famous. In the Marwar region of Rajasthan, dancing is done on the beats of Chang during Holi. On the day of Holi, people are seen dance and dancing to the beats of this Chang.
Every festival in India is celebrated with great pomp and show. Among all the festivals, Holi and Diwali are considered one of the main festivals. Both these festivals are the main festivals of India, but every state of India has its own style of celebrating both these festivals. Holi is one of them. Holi is considered a festival of colors which is one of the most fun and enthusiastic festivals. It is an occasion that brings complete joy and happiness, fun and games, music and dance and of course lots of bright colors in our lives.
As I told you, every festival in India is celebrated with different names and in different ways in every state. This custom of celebrating in a different way is not limited to just the states, there are different regions in the states and all the regions also have their own special way of celebrating all the festivals in a different way and there are many beliefs associated with it.
This is how Holi is celebrated in Marwar, Rajasthan
Similarly, the festival of Holi is also celebrated in different ways in many areas of Rajasthan. But there is a different style of celebrating Holi in Marwari region of Rajasthan, due to which this region is also considered quite famous. Various colors of Holi are seen in Marwar region of Rajasthan. The folk traditions of this region, the songs of Phalgun month and the beats of Chang have their own importance. Like in many states, drums are used to express every happy time. Similarly, in Marwar region of Rajasthan, during Holi, dancing is done on the beats of Chang. In rural areas, on the day of Holi, people are seen dancing and dancing to the beats of this Chang.
Dancing to the beat of Chang is called non-dance
When the beat of Chang is played, people of rural areas sing Phag songs with each other. Everyone dances together, singing songs along with the beat of Chang, a sight which is not seen among the people dancing on the drums in the cities.
How does non dance happen?
When men of Marwar region dance with each other in a round circle on the day of Holi, it is called Gair dance. Whereas those who are non-dancers are called Gariya. There is a costume to perform this dance. In which white dhoti, red, pink, white tunic and saffron colored turban are worn on the head. Apart from this, this dance is also special because in this dance, men tie Ghungroo on their feet and perform this ‘Gair’ dance. This dance has its specialty because it is performed only by men.
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