kacchi ghori
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The kacchi ghori is a folk dance from Rajasthan, India, performed by men who ride dummy horses. This dance is characterized by male dancers dressed as bridegrooms, with the lower half of their bodies concealed by a papier-mâché horse on a bamboo frame. They often wield shields and swords, enacting jousting contests during marriages and festivals. The kacchi ghori is a type of khyal, a dance-drama that dates back to the 16th century and draws themes from folklore and legend. These performances are known for their powerful body movements, mime, and chanting, accompanied by percussion and stringed instruments.123
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