Rathwa ni Geri
Rathwa ni Geri is a tribal dance of Rathwa community in Gujarat. It is found in the areas of Vadodara district and Panhcmahal Districts, belonging to the south eastern parts of the state of Gujarat.
The Rathwas perform the dance on the occasion of Holi (festival of colours) also known as the Kavant festival. The festival lasts for five days. The entire village community and people from neighbouring areas participate in the festivities. Of all Rathwa dances performed on various occasions linked with the cycle of seasons, Rathwa ni Gher stands out as exquisite, colourful and spectacular. The intricate make-up, the synchronised footsteps, vigorous whirling of the dancers and the mesmerizing symphony created through indigenous musical instruments demonstrates the antique and refined nature of the dance form. The dance constitutes the Rathwas' creative expression of their religiosity, cultural identity and understanding of the nature.