[4][5] Rawals are known for their performances called Rammat, which are devotional in nature dedicated to their patron goddess.
Mahendra Bhanawat in the study of folk theatre traditions of Rajasthan, states about the origin of Ramat:[6]“Rawals of Rajasthan who visit their distinguished clients (Charan Yajamans) for gifts (virats) would impersonate in various disguises (Swangs) and perform various acts of entertainments-called Ramats.
I was told on enquiry that the Rawals, in earlier times, would impersonate the goddesses they worshipped during Navaratras and would sing devotional songs (Charjayen) to the accompaniment of mridanga, taal and rawaj etc.
With the passage of time, they started playing kheras in front of Charans also and presented different impersonations(swangs).
[2][8] Presently, Rawals are mainly engaged in cultivation and in the weaving of coarse cotton cloth and tapes.