The Ghoomar dance from Jodhpur Marwar and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a large part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputli, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindr, Kachchhighori, and Tejaji are examples of traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis which are often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar, and sarangi are also sung. COUNT 5
QSN1 What type of dance comes from Jodhpur Marwar? ANS1 The Ghoomar dance QSN2 Kalbeliya dance is from which region? ANS2 Jaisalmer QSN3 What type of music plays a big part in the culture of Rajasthan? ANS3 Folk music QSN4 Heroic deeds are often a theme of what type of Rajasthani song? ANS4 Folk songs QSN5 What kind of song is referred to as a bhajan? ANS5 religious or devotional