The Rathwa celebrate the Holi festival in recognition of Mata Holi and their other traditional deities. These celebrations take place through dancing and singing while playing instruments, as they invoke blessings for prosperity, health, and success in agriculture. This occasion has a spiritual value, which they hold so dear, comprising men and women dressed in their traditional costumes. The Holi Dance does not only signify the importance of the festival; it also strengthens feelings of belongingness for people of the Rathwa tribe while at the same time presenting a canvas of their rich cultural identity.

Attire occupies a pivotal role in Rathwa dance and performances in this art form would be effective only when one wears the traditional dress appropriate to one's cultural identity. Men wear colorful turbans, dark-polished shirts, embroidered Bharatdars, worn by white dhotis, silver bracelets, and intricate belts: women drape dark clothes along with colorful handkerchiefs and adorn with traditional silver jewelry like Vedla and bangles. The fabric is generally cotton, bright and cheerful, bringing a pride and heritage recognition for the Rathwa tribe from where they basically come, which is equally important for their identity preservation.