Rajasthan
Ghoomar Festival to be Organised Across Rajasthan
- 29 Oct 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Diya Kumari, has announced that the state government will organise a Ghoomar Festival across all seven divisional headquarters in November to celebrate and promote the traditional royal dance form of Rajasthan.
Key Points
- About: The Department of Tourism will host the Ghoomar Festival on 19th November 2025, simultaneously across the seven divisional headquarters — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Bharatpur, and Kota.
- Objectives:
- To revive and preserve Rajasthan’s traditional Ghoomar dance.
- To encourage women’s participation in cultural and tourism activities.
- To promote Rajasthan as a vibrant cultural tourism destination.
- Participation: Girls and women aged 12 years and above can participate by registering individually or in groups, while for the competition segment, only group entries of 20 to 25 members will be allowed.
- Awards: The festival will present awards across multiple categories, and winning groups will get the opportunity to perform at major state tourism events.
- About Ghoomar Dance:
- Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, historically performed by royal women on special occasions.
- The dance is characterised by graceful circular movements, colorful attire, and rhythmic clapping and twirling.
- It is recognised as a symbol of womanhood, grace, and cultural identity in Rajasthan.
