When is the Ghoomar Festival Celebrated? Rajasthan Dy CM Reveals Details!
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Key Takeaways
- Ghoomar Festival - 2025 to be held on November 19.
- Celebration occurs at seven divisional headquarters in Rajasthan.
- Free workshops available for participants.
- Encouragement for public attendance in traditional attire.
- Platform for promoting Rajasthan’s cultural identity.
Jaipur, Nov 12 (NationPress) Diya Kumari, the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, has revealed that the Ghoomar Festival - 2025, a magnificent tribute to Rajasthan’s iconic dance form, will take place for the first time at all seven divisional centers in the state—Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur—on November 19.
The main event will unfold at the football ground of the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur.
During a meeting held with public officials and stakeholders at the Rajasthan Tourism Bhawan on Wednesday, Diya Kumari emphasized that the Ghoomar dance epitomizes Rajasthan’s profound cultural legacy and the elegance of its women.
“Ghoomar is not merely a dance; it is the cultural hallmark of Rajasthan,” she stated, highlighting that the festival aims to elevate the state’s traditional art and culture on a global platform.
Diya Kumari encouraged students, homemakers, professional dancers, and working women to participate, showcasing their cultural heritage.
She also called upon the public to attend in large numbers, dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire to enhance the vibrancy of the event. Registration is free on the Rajasthan Tourism Department’s official site — ghoomar.rajasthan.gov.in.
To assist participants, complimentary Ghoomar dance workshops are being conducted in all seven cities. In Jaipur, a six-day workshop is ongoing at the Jawahar Kala Kendra from November 11 to 16.
A specially created soundtrack for the Ghoomar Festival will accompany performances across all divisions, ensuring a cohesive rhythm and spirit, as per officials.
At the main event in Jaipur, the Ghoomar dance will be performed to live music under the guidance of Jyoti Tomar, Executive Director of the Gangaur Ghoomar Dance Academy.
Members of the academy, along with selected performers from Jaipur, will participate in this grand display. Diya Kumari concluded by stating that the Ghoomar Festival - 2025 will honor Rajasthan’s cultural essence, women’s empowerment, and the enduring beauty of traditional art.