On November 13, 2025, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari unveiled the official poster of Ghoomar Festival 2025 at Tourism Bhavan in Jaipur, announcing that for the first time in Rajasthan's history, the festival would be celebrated simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur — on November 19, 2025. The Ghoomar is Rajasthan's iconic folk dance, traditionally performed by women in swirling colourful attire, representing the cultural heritage of the state. The state-level event in Jaipur was scheduled at the football ground of Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium. Diya Kumari stated the festival would celebrate Rajasthan's cultural essence, women's empowerment, and the timeless beauty of traditional art. The event ultimately witnessed 6,100 women simultaneously performing Ghoomar across all divisions, a feat recorded by the Asia Book of Records. The simultaneous multi-city format is part of the Bhajanlal Sharma government's strategy to promote Rajasthan's cultural tourism nationally and internationally, aligning with the state's robust tourism policy and Rajasthan Utsav brand.
Ghoomar Festival 2025: Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari Announces Simultaneous Celebration Across All 7 Divisional HQs on November 19
On November 13, 2025, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari unveiled the official poster of Ghoomar Festival 2025 at Tourism Bhavan in Jaipur, announcing that for the first time in Rajasthan's history, the festival would be celebrated simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur — on November 19, 2025. The Ghoomar is Rajasthan's iconic folk dance, traditionally performed by women in swirling colourful attire, representing the cultural heritage of the state. The state-level event in Jaipur was scheduled at the football ground of Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium. Diya Kumari stated the festival would celebrate Rajasthan's cultural essence, women's empowerment, and the timeless beauty of traditional art. The event ultimately witnessed 6,100 women simultaneously performing Ghoomar across all divisions, a feat recorded by the Asia Book of Records. The simultaneous multi-city format is part of the Bhajanlal Sharma government's strategy to promote Rajasthan's cultural tourism nationally and internationally, aligning with the state's robust tourism policy and Rajasthan Utsav brand.
Key facts
- Ghoomar Festival 2025 was celebrated simultaneously at all seven divisional HQs of Rajasthan.
- Deputy CM Diya Kumari unveiled the official poster at Tourism Bhavan, Jaipur.
- 6,100 women performed Ghoomar simultaneously, recorded by Asia Book of Records.
- Ghoomar is Rajasthan's iconic folk dance traditionally performed by women.
- The state-level event was held at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, Jaipur on November 19.
- The initiative promotes cultural tourism under Rajasthan's state tourism policy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ghoomar and why is it significant for Rajasthan's cultural identity?
Ghoomar is Rajasthan's iconic folk dance traditionally performed by women in colourful swirling attire, particularly ghaghra skirts. The dance is characterised by graceful pirouetting movements. It was originally associated with the Bhil community and later adopted by the Rajput community. Ghoomar is performed during festivals, weddings, and auspicious occasions and is central to Rajasthan's folk heritage and tourism identity.
What was unprecedented about Ghoomar Festival 2025 and what record was set?
Ghoomar Festival 2025 was unprecedented in that it was the first time the festival was celebrated simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters of Rajasthan — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur — on November 19, 2025. At the state-level event in Jaipur's Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium, 6,100 women performed Ghoomar simultaneously, a feat recorded by the Asia Book of Records.
Who announced Ghoomar Festival 2025 and where was the event unveiled?
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari announced and unveiled the official poster of Ghoomar Festival 2025 at Tourism Bhavan, Jaipur, on November 13, 2025. She is also the Tourism Minister of Rajasthan, and the event was part of the state's cultural tourism promotion drive.
What are Rajasthan's seven divisional headquarters and why are they significant for this event?
Rajasthan's seven divisional headquarters are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota, and Bharatpur. These divisions are the top-tier administrative units of Rajasthan below the state level. Holding Ghoomar Festival simultaneously at all seven ensured statewide cultural participation and amplified the event's reach and symbolic importance of unified celebration.
How does the Ghoomar Festival relate to Rajasthan's tourism policy and exam relevance?
The simultaneous multi-city Ghoomar Festival is part of Rajasthan's state tourism policy aimed at boosting cultural tourism and folk art promotion. For RAS Paper-I, students must know Ghoomar as Rajasthan's state dance, its cultural origins, and recent milestones like the Asia Book of Records feat. The event also tests knowledge of Rajasthan's divisional administrative structure.
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