The Rocking Instrument- Sursringar Another form of Seniya Rabab is Sursringar. There are a few limitations to the rabab. The been has an advantage over rabab as the gut strings and skin parchment which are upon the resonator in the rabab slowed down the Alapchari. The sound of the rabab deteriorates due to the […]

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Tar Shehnai -Esraj
20 November

What is Esraj? The Indian bowed instrument also called ‘esraj’, is well known with the name ‘Tar Shehnai’. The metal horn that is attached to its soundboard amplifies the sound. Sometimes, the horn of a phonograph is used in the instrument. The sounds produced by a violin and Shehnai (instrument of India) are similar to […]

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Origin With the spread of Christianity, Chavittu Natakam, one of a colorful theatre form flourished at Kodunngalloor in Kerala. This dance form had been introduced by the Portuguese. The originators of this art form are Chinna Thampi Pilla and Vedanayakan Pilla. The Effect of western visual opera can be clearly depicted through this art form. […]

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Ottam Thullal
20 November

Ottamthullal is said to be another version of Kathakali and known to be ‘Poor mans’ Kathakali’. A Person named Kunchan Nambiar had created this art form as a medium to protest against the socio-political structure and societal prejudice. They are performed in the Kerala temples. This dance form hails in all its glory till this […]

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Mohiniattam
20 November

History of the dance Mohiniattam has evolved from the state of Kerala, India. It is an Indian classical dance form as popular as Kathakali. Mohiniattam’s roots are derived from the ancient Sanskrit Hindu text ‘Natya Shastra’ which means performing arts. Mohiniattam is connected to Lasya which is more graceful and showcases a gentle and feminine […]

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Chakiarkoothu
20 November

Overview The Aryan Immigrants introduced this dance to Kerala. It is performed by the Chakiar caste members. The Hindus of the higher castes only can witness this highly orthodox entertainment. Koothambalam is the theatre in the temples where this dance is performed. The dance With elaborate hand gestures and dramatic facial expressions, the story is […]

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20 November

  Dance In this dance, the performers show their love for the almighty by dancing and singing. In the months of Karthika and Sharavana, the Hindu god is praised through performing this dance. The Hindu God Veerbhadra is praised throughout the Veeragase dance in the state of Karnataka. The singers, musicians, and dancers comprise the […]

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Dollu Kunitha
20 November

  Overview on the Dollu Kunitha Dance One of the most popular drum dances of Karnataka occupying the proudest place among folk dances is – Dollu Kunitha. In this dance form, one sings and also displays spectacular varieties and complex skills for demonstration. History It is believed that Lord Beereshwara’s worshipper named Kuruba Gowdas had […]

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Simha Nutrya
20 November

          Overview In the district of Karnataka, Uttara Kannada, the Lion Dance named Simha Nrutya is very famous. The Yakshagana artists perform the dance by replicating the movements of a lion. The artists dress up like a lion wearing costumes made of bark and yarn which is colored with natural dyes […]

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20 November

Bayalata Dance The well versed and creative people of southern Karnataka know different dance forms, and the Bayalata dance is widely enjoyed by them. Yakshagana is also another form of Bayalata. The Puranas and the epic poetries are also included in this dance because through this dance many mythological stories and poetries. The performers dance […]

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20 November

The people of Central and Eastern India celebrate the festival of Karma every year. This is also called the Karma Naach or the Karma Dance. This dance is celebrated in the autumn season that means from the eleventh day of the fortnight of the month of Bhadrab.       This dance called Karma Nach […]

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The Kanjar tribe performs one of the most popular folk dances named Chakri. In Hindi, the word Chakri means Chakkar which means Circular rotation. The Kota and Baran districts of Rajasthan is inhabited by the Kanjar tribe. In the Haroti region of Rajasthan, Chakri dance is commonly performed in marriage celebrations and festivals. This tribal […]

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Rouf Dance – Jammu & Kashmir What is Rouf Dance? The Rouf dance is a mystical poetical folk dance that is practiced by the women of the Kashmir valley. Among the several other dances in Kashmir, This dance is characterized by the women lining up in two rows facing each other in colorful costumes. This […]

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 Hikat, danced by women, is a modification of a game played by children. Forming pairs, the participants extend their arms to the front gripping each other’s wrists and with the body inclined back, go round and round at the same spot.     A game played by children is modified and named ‘Hikat’ which is […]

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One of the extravagant dances of the land of Punjab is popularly known as Giddha-a folk dance of women. This dance includes the rustic energy seen in the Bhangra dance. Giddha is one of the ancient dances of India which is known as the ring dance. this dance showcases feminity gracefully with a lot of […]

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Luddi dance is performed to celebrate the victory, it is basically performed by males. The steps are simple and slow and it is a mash-up of Bhangra. There is no discretion of gender while performing the dance as it is an enjoyable moment for all the ones celebrating victory. The Luddi dance, though colorful, doesn’t […]

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Dhamaal
20 November

History In the beginning of the Mahabharata period, this dance called Dhamaal had originated in Haryana.  The Ahirs (a tribe) in the Gurgaon area are famous for performing this dance. In the month of Phalgun, the men perform this dance in the moonlight. Along with the rhythm of the Dhamal, the men sing and dance. […]

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Loor
20 November

The Loor is a dance form famous in the region of Bangar in Haryana. It is performed by the female dancers during the Holi festival.  In this performance, the girls stand in a semicircular fashion and face each other. The first group sings the song and the other group replies to it.  The first group […]

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20 November

About the dance Gugga Pir is worshiped as he is considered as a saint by the Hindu and Muslim folks residing in Haryana. The devotees of Gugga sing and dance worshiping Gugga saint during a procession a week before the Gugga Naumi. The procession is characterised by the Gugga dance.  Using the instruments like the […]

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Overview One of the most popular dances of Haryana is the Khoria dance which is a little similar to the Jhumar dance. It is performed by the women folk in central Haryana. One of the striking features of this dance it is the fastest dance among all the others. For the occasions like weddings or […]

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Swang
20 November

The Saang or Swang is a very popular dance form in the state of Haryana. This dance is a regional folkdance in many states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. This special folk dance Theme of this dance depends on the Hindu mythology. This beautiful dance form emerged form the Malwa region. This dance […]

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20 November

  The Dhalo festival is performed gracefully by the woman. As the earth has the ability to regenerate herself, this festival is based on the fertility. In this type of dance the heap of mud is the considered holy and it is worshipped as it symbolises the mother earth. This heap of mud is known […]

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Taranga Mel is a famous folk dance performed by the young generation of Goa, this is an energetic dance performed on Dushehra and Holi even on the Shigmo festival .The name ‘Tarangmel’ is derived from the streamers and flags which are called as Tarang.  The multicolored flags as well as streamers are waved by the performers […]

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Dekhni is a very popular dance of Goa which represents a blend of Indian melody with the tangy Western rhythm. The Dekni or Dekhni dance of Goa is usually performed by the Christian girls who dress up in beautiful Indian attires.  The performance includes singing as well as dancing. In this particular dance, the life […]

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Fugdi
20 November

The Konkani dance Fugdi is performed by the Goan women. The dance is performed on special occasions like Vrata, Ganesh Chathurthhi etc.  The women of Goa take a break from their regular chores and have fun through dancing. This takes place in the month of the Bhaadrapa.  The Dhangar community also known as the shepherds […]

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Dandya Ras
20 November

The Dandiya Raas is a special traditional dance performed in honour of the Goddess Durga. It commemorates the victory of the Goddess over the evil Mahishasura. The dandiya represents the sword. The scenes of the battle are enacted and re-created. The audience witness the battle between Devi and demon in awe. This awesome dance is […]

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Raut Nacha
16 November

The Yadavas (a caste considered as descendants of Krishna) perform the Raut Nacha.  At the time of ‘devudhni ekadashi’, this dance is performed to worship Lord Krishna. This dance which has a close resemblance to the Raas Lela, is considered to be performed at a time which is known to be the awakening time of […]

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15 November

Overview The Satnami Comunity of Chattisgarh  observes the most important ritual through a folk dance known as the Panthi dance. The dance involves a lot of gestures and expressions also rhythmic steps along the melodious songs History The tribes of the Chattisgarh state perform this dance which is full of cultural heritage and traditions. The […]

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15 November

“BIDESIA” – THE FOLK THEATRE OF EASTERN INDIA In the twentieth century of the emergence of the folk theatre, the dance form that is popularly known as ‘Bidesia’ in the state of Bihar had evolved. The theme of Bidesia rests on many topics which are related to the social structure of the community as well […]

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15 November

FAGUNA OR FAG DANCE This fantabulous dance is performed by the people in Haryana. The dance is perfomed in the Lunar month of Phalgun.  The festival of colours which is popularly known as Holi is celebrated in this month. The musical instruments used for this dance is Tasha, Nagara and the Dhol. The songs of […]

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