6000 females performed Ghoomar in one ground, one song, one stage in veils and flowing dresses simultaneously

Jaipur: Mr. Manoj Pandey (President, Sadbhavna Parivar Foundation) Jaipur, Rajasthan has received the certificate of World Book of Records for organizing Ghoomar (traditional dance form of Rajasthan) of 5100 females at Vatsala Garden, Vande Matram Marg, Mansarovar Jaipur on 28 May 2022. The Certificate was presented to Mr. Manoj Pandey Ms. Tithi Bhalla (General Secretary, WBR) and Shri Randeep Kohli (President, Punjab, India-WBR). On this occasion, Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha and other esteemed guests were present. Significantly, Ghoomar or ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was the Bhil tribe who performed it to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other Rajasthani communities. The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear flowing dresses called Ghaghara. The dance typically involves performers pirouetting while moving in and out of a wide circle. The word ghoomna describes the twirling movement of the dancers and is the basis of the word Ghoomar. According to the traditional rituals, the newly married bride is expected to dance Ghoomar on being welcomed to her new marital home. Ghoomar is often performed on special occasions, such as at weddings, festivals and religious occasions which sometimes last for hours.