12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Folk artistes performing Kachi Ghodi Dance on the street during a festival in Rajasthan.
The Kachi Ghodi Dance In Rajasthan, India is performed on dummy horses. Men in elaborate costumes- red turbans and dhotis and kurtas ride the well decorated dummy horses. With naked swords in their hands, these dancers move rhythmically to the beating of drums and fifes while a singer narrates the exploits of the Bavaria bandits of Shekhawati. This dance is always performed by men.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2013 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2014 |
Photo Location: | India |
Camera: | NIKON D7000 |
Copyright: | © Asim Bhattacharya |