Gavari : A Vibrant, Rajasthani Folk Dance of Devotion and Celebration

A 40-day long festival celebrated as a distinct art form in Mewar area of southern Rajasthan.

Rajasthan, known for its rich, colorful culture is surrounded by numerous ethnic groups having distinct identities in terms of beliefs, religious practices, and art forms! A unique folk dance, called Gavari, is celebrated by the Bhills expressing devotion and faith to Lord Shiva, also symbolising their need and care for forests, the environment, and animals.

Male members including children of the community take part in the dance, music, and folklores. During this whole time, people do not go to their homes, sleep on the ground, and restrain from eating green vegetables and meat.

People go from village to village to perform Gavari and enact different mythological episodes
Watch the video for an eye-catching performance, which is not only magical but also holds cultural inheritance, which is being followed from one generation to another!

Community Correspondent Shambhulal reports from, Rajasthan for Video Volunteers.

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वीडियो वालंटियर्स के सामुदायिक संवाददाता के द्वारा यह वीडियो बनाया गया है। सामुदायिक संवाददाता हिंदुस्तान के हाशिये के तबकों से आते हैं और ऐसी कहानियां बयान करते हैं जो सामने नहीं आ पातीं, मुख्यधारा का मीडिया जिन्हें अनदेखा कर देता है। जो इन ख़बरों को जीते हैं वो खुद इन कहानियों को सामने लाते हैं। दूर-दराज के इलाकों की ये ख़बरें, मानवाधिकार और विकास संबंधी मसलों पर वैश्विक स्तर पर चुनौती का संदर्भ बनती हैं। इन संवाददाताओं की आवाज़ और बदलाव के पहल को बुलंद करने में हमारा साथ दें। वीडियो वालंटियर्स एक सामुदायिक मीडिया संगंठन है जो वैश्विक सामुदायिक मीडिया आंदोलन की पहलकदमी और निरंतरता के जरिये भारत के 40 लाख लोगों के जीवन को सीधे तौर पर प्रभावित किया है और बदलाव को मुमकिन बनाया है। लोगों को सशक्त करता है और उनकी आवाज़ बुलंद करता है।

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