At a glance
- Mewar or Barmer: the basic form is the same; the steps and the way the circle is made differ.
- Music: dhol, bankiya and thali.
- Dandi Gair: a form of Gair found in Marwar.
Facts
| Occasion | Holi |
|---|---|
| Region | Mewar and the Barmer area |
| Community | Linked especially with the Bhils, though many communities dance it |
| Dancers | Men, according to the RBSE book; men and women, according to the Rajasthan Foundation |
Remember: often mixed up
- Gair or GindadGair belongs to Mewar and the Barmer area · Gindad belongs to Shekhawati, lasts a week at Holi and is danced to the nagara.
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