Rasia Dance of Rajasthan

This is male dance and starts few days before holi and carries on for days after the festival has taken place. Dhol is the main instrument which is played during this dance. The dhols are not of ordinary size .They are so big that three to four people at one time play it together.Thali is also an accompanied instrument .These thalis are kept on top of the mud pots, keeping the top side inside. The singers are pr of essionals and can sing at a stretch. They sing keeping the latest happenings around apart from the traditional songs. Politics, fashion etc are the main issues included.