Rajasthan's Bhavai, Kalbelia Dances Mesmerize Khajuraho Audience

• Rajasthan's Bhavai and Kalbelia dance forms captivated audiences at the Adivart Tribal Museum in Khajuraho during the Adivart Foundation Day ceremony.
• Purn Nath Kalbelia led a team from Jodhpur, performing these traditional dances accompanied by instruments like been, dab, and dhol.
• Bhavai dance is a stunt-based folk dance where performers balance multiple pots on their heads while performing on glass, swords, or plate edges.
• Kalbelia dance, also known as 'Sapera Dance', is performed by women of the snake charmer community with flexible, swirling movements resembling a snake.
• The Kalbelia dance was recognized by UNESCO and included in its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan's vibrant Bhavai and UNESCO-recognized Kalbelia dances enthralled spectators in Khajuraho.