The Kalbeliya society of Rajasthan is a unique cultural community with their identity historically determined by nomadic living, by a specialisation of a particular occupation, and religious affiliation. The community's practices are traditionally linked to the practice of snake charming, and to the Nath Sampradaya, and are considered an intricate mix of ritual belief systems, embodied knowledge and socio-economic adaptation. But legal pressures (Wildlife Protection Act 1972) and wider changes in socio-economic structures have changed a lot in the way of the community's traditional life. This paper will aim to explore the historical development of Kalbeliya culture, trace its evolution over time, analyse the socio-economic influences that have formed communities identity and to look at the effect of modernisation and tourism. The study is based on a high level of secondary sources which are critically drawn from the  embodied nature of practices is an aspect that is underlined in the engagement with earlier anthropological interpretations that fall short in their understanding of embodied practices. It also explores how Kalbeliya cultural practices have been changed, with emphasis on the new opportunities for livelihoods provided by dance and music and the issues of commodification, authenticity and unequal access. In conclusion, the author argues that Kalbeliya culture is a process of continuity and change – affected by structure and culture agency.