For the first time in Rajasthan, the Ghoomar Festival 2025 was held simultaneously across all seven divisional headquarters on November 19, 2025. The state-level main event was organised at the football ground of Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari had released the poster for the festival at Tourism Bhavan on November 13. The Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) hosted special training for Ghoomar dancers by renowned teachers from November 11 to 16. Ghoomar is the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, historically associated with the Bhil community and later adopted by Rajput women; it is performed in a swirling style wearing a ghaghra (full circular skirt). UNESCO inscribed Garba of Gujarat, not Ghoomar, on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023; therefore Ghoomar should not be described as a UNESCO-inscribed element. The festival is a key initiative of the Rajasthan government's Tourism and Cultural Affairs departments to promote folk art, increase tourist footfall, and provide livelihoods to traditional artists across the state. The Bhajanlal Sharma government has made cultural tourism promotion a priority under its state tourism policy.
Rajasthan's Ghoomar Festival 2025 Held Simultaneously Across Seven Divisional Headquarters on November 19
For the first time in Rajasthan, the Ghoomar Festival 2025 was held simultaneously across all seven divisional headquarters on November 19, 2025. The state-level main event was organised at the football ground of Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari had released the poster for the festival at Tourism Bhavan on November 13. The Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) hosted special training for Ghoomar dancers by renowned teachers from November 11 to 16. Ghoomar is the traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, historically associated with the Bhil community and later adopted by Rajput women; it is performed in a swirling style wearing a ghaghra (full circular skirt). UNESCO inscribed Garba of Gujarat, not Ghoomar, on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023; therefore Ghoomar should not be described as a UNESCO-inscribed element. The festival is a key initiative of the Rajasthan government's Tourism and Cultural Affairs departments to promote folk art, increase tourist footfall, and provide livelihoods to traditional artists across the state. The Bhajanlal Sharma government has made cultural tourism promotion a priority under its state tourism policy.
Key facts
- Ghoomar Festival 2025 was held simultaneously across all seven divisional HQs on November 19.
- The main event was at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium football ground in Jaipur.
- Ghoomar is traditionally associated with the Bhil community and later adopted by Rajput women.
- UNESCO's 2023 India inscription was Garba of Gujarat, not Ghoomar; do not cite UNESCO recognition for Ghoomar.
- JKK hosted special training for dancers from November 11 to 16 before the festival.
- The Bhajanlal Sharma government has prioritised cultural tourism promotion.
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Frequently asked questions
Where was the state-level main event of Ghoomar Festival 2025 held and who released its poster?
The state-level main event was held at the football ground of Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur. Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari released the festival poster at Tourism Bhavan on November 13, 2025.
What was historically unique about Ghoomar Festival 2025 in Rajasthan?
For the first time in Rajasthan, Ghoomar Festival 2025 was held simultaneously across all seven divisional headquarters on November 19, 2025, making it a state-wide simultaneous celebration rather than a single-venue event.
What is the historical and community origin of the Ghoomar dance?
Ghoomar is traditionally associated with the Bhil tribal community of Rajasthan and was later adopted by Rajput women. It is characterised by swirling circular movements performed in long flowing ghaghra skirts.
Is Ghoomar inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List?
No. UNESCO inscribed Garba of Gujarat, not Ghoomar, on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023. Ghoomar is a celebrated Rajasthani folk dance but does not carry a UNESCO inscription.
What role did Jawahar Kala Kendra play in Ghoomar Festival 2025?
Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), Jaipur hosted special training sessions for Ghoomar dancers conducted by renowned teachers from November 11 to 16, 2025 — immediately ahead of the festival — to ensure high-quality performances across all venues.
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