At a glance
- Feats: making a lotus in the air from turbans of many colours, lifting a handkerchief from the ground with the mouth, and dancing on the rims of glasses and a plate, on sharp swords and on pieces of glass.
- Famous dancer: Dayaram.
- Professional dances include Bhavai, Kachhi Ghodi and the Dhol dance of Jalore.
Facts
| Dancers | Men and women |
|---|---|
| Pots | Brass pitchers or earthen pots: seven or eight according to the RBSE book, eight or nine according to the Rajasthan Foundation |
Remember: often mixed up
- Bhavai or ChariBhavai is a professional dance with a stack of pots · Chari is danced by Gurjar women with a brass pot holding a lit lamp.
Test yourself: asked in exams
Protection Officer 2022 · Q137
Who among the following was a famous Bhavai Dancer ?
- (1)Dayaram
- (2)Manoharlal
- (3)Misrilal
- (4)Ramlal
Show answer
✓ (1) Dayaram
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