Dharo Ri Mehak’, a programme of Rajasthani folk dance and music was organised at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal on Wednesday. In this programme a team led by international folk artist, Suramnath Kalbeliya performed.
The evening started with Rajasthan’s most famous and welcoming song Kesariya Balam Padharo Mahare Desh followed by Gauharband (a song in honour of ship of deserts, Camel) which says ‘Gauharband Nakhralo, ladli luma, Jhumar Mahare’. After starting with songs, the famous Chari Nritya was performed. The next song was on famous musical instrument of shepherds ‘Morchang’.
The next performance was of Bhavai Dance, Bhavai is an important dance form originated in Rajasthan. Bhavai is partly entertainment and partly a ritual offering to Goddess Amba, the presiding deity of Bhavai. In the courtyard of the Ambaji temple near Mount Abu, the Navratri festival is celebrated with bhavai performances. later song ‘Nimbuda’ was performed, which originally hails from Rajasthan. After Nimbuda, Terah Taali dance was performed.
In the evening dedicated to folk culture of Rajasthan artists performed songs like Hichki and Damadam Mast kalandar. The eveining was decorated with famous Ghoomar and Kalbelia dances of Rajasthan.