Or the Kachhi Ghodi dance where men in elaborate costumes ride equally well-decorated dummy horses, while a singer narrates the exploits of the Bavaria bandits of Shekhawati.

Or the sensuous Snake dance of the Kalbeliya gypsies of Jaisalmer, in which women accentuate supple and snake-like movements.

Or the spell-binding Fire dance of Bikaner and Churu where men dance on a platform of smoldering embers.

Other popular dances include the Chari dance of Kishangarh and the Drum dance of Jalore.

Then of course, there are the colourful Kathputli (puppet) shows, which are a hot favourite with every traveller to Rajasthan.

Apart from many folk musicians and dancers who have risen to fame, Rajasthan has also produced some of the finest classical artistes of all times. You can read more about them by clicking here.