Times of Rajasthan · Rajasthan Darshan

Ger — the dance of Holi

Drumbeats, sticks in hand and a great circle — the men’s Holi dance of Marwar and Mewar.

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The ger circle

White angarkhas, bright turbans and sticks in hand — the dancers move in a great circle.

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The clash of sticks

Sticks clash at every step — the whole village sways to the dhol and chang.

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Holika Dahan

The festival begins with the Holika bonfire on the full moon of Phalgun.

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Colour and song

Gulal, Fag songs and the ger — Holi in Rajasthan goes on for days.

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