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21 March

Jhumar dance is a lively dance that is famous in Punjab. This has originated in the Multan and Balochistan and thrived in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab. In some areas, the slower and more rhythmic forms of the dance are seen. The word Jhumar is derived from Jhum / Jhoom which means swaying which is […]

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20 March

Malwai Giddha It is a traditional folk dance which is characterized by singing and dance by men while celebrating a festive occasion. In fact, Giddha means rhythmically clapping and is done by women but hear the men make a foray into the art form. The participants play one of the following instruments: Bhukchu, Dholki, Algoza, […]

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Overview Giddha is different from other Punjabi traditional dances as it doesn’t require a dhol drum. the women stand in a circle and clap rhythmically. a woman recites lyrics or boli later, the entire circle repeats the boli. it is done in a call and response form. It gives stories of women’s life along with […]

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Bhangra is an art form that was performed by the Punjabi farmers known as Jatts to celebrate the harvest season. With the partition of India, the Punjabi folklore shared their dances with other individuals who resided along with them. When other cultures got mixed up, there emerged Bhangra which was a hybrid dance. This dance […]

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Garadi Indian Union Territory Pondichery is the Union territory of  India. In the Indian sub-continent, it is considered a cultural hub that is influenced by the other southern states of the country. there are different dance festivals and cultural events are organized in Puducherry or Pondicherry so that art culture and music are encouraged. the […]

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The folk dance called Lezim is a Maharashtrian folk dance. the dancers carry cymbals called Lezim therefore the lLeim is named after the musical instrument. During Gudi Padwa day every small corner of the city celebrates the festival and everyone dances and enjoys the Lezim dance. this dance is used as a fitness drill in […]

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Lavani Dance The Lavani means beauty which is the combination of dance, music and deals with varied topics like society, religion, politics, romance, etc. the women wear nine-yard sarees and dance to the rhythm of dholak which attracts the audience. The women dance sensually along with the catchy tune and teasing lyrics. Lavana dance was […]

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18 March

The Ghumura or Ghumra dance is one of the most famous dances in Odisha. The costume of Ghumura looks like a tribal dress but recently researchers have observed that the mudras and dance forms present in Ghumura represent other classical dance forms in India.  The history of the Ghumura dance is unclear but according to […]

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18 March

The dance by the famous Oriya army is known as the Paika dance. this dance is performed to not only entertain but also to create the feeling of inner strength to enhance courage in the army. in the tribal belt of the Mayurbhanj district, this dance is mainly followed as a tradition. The etymology of […]

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11 March

Introduction The Chhau Dance is a famous tribal dance integrating martial arts with the dance movements. therefore it is recognized by the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in India. This dance is considered a unique spectacle in the states of Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Chhau is derived from  Chhaya in Sanskrit meaning shadow or image. […]

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‘Goti’  means ‘single’; and ‘Pua’ means ‘boy’ in Oriya language. This dance is performed by the young boys in Orissa who dress up as females to praise Lord Krishna and Jagannatha. the group of boys who are well known to perform acrobatics inspired by the life of Radha Krishna. the boys learn this dance at […]

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About the dance The Sambalpuri dance is renowned for being the best in coordination even though, it is not much popular among other cultures Wearing adornments like jewelry and other ornaments is only confined to their culture. the attire and the overall look makes the dance very special for the audience. This dance is performed […]

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Tamasha In the Persian language, the word tamasha means fun and entertainment. the dance is thought to be derived from a form of Sanskrit drama- the Prahsana and Bhana which are ancient dance forms. there are two sections of the modern Tamasha troupes. Firstly, the Song-dance troupe and the second one being the  Folk-drama troupe. […]

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About Dhol Cholom This is one of the great dances of Manipur. It is performed during Holi. It is the most renowned dance practiced in the North East Indian state of Manipur. This dance is also known as Drum Dance or the Dholak Cholom. This is performed in the spring season that is known as […]

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The ancient Manipuri Martial art dance that developed in the war environment of Manipur was also known as Huyen Lallong . It means the art of sword and the spear. The geopolitical environment which took place in medieval times between the countries of India and China included the times when many independent states were at […]

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About The Cheraw dance is a famous dance of Mizoram in India that is performed by six to eight members who hold pairs of bamboo staves on one another in a horizontal mode. The male members hold the bamboos and clap rhythmically and the female dancers groove to the rhythm produced by the beating of […]

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Gaur Maria Dance of Chhattisgarh One of the folk dances that is limited to a specified community is the Gaur Maria Dance which is the most popular dance among the people of the Bison Horn Maria community of Chhattisgarh. Gaur Maria Dance This dance is usually performed on the occasions such as birth and weddings. […]

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What is Grida Dance? This is a Madhya Pradesh folk dance. The people joyously perform this dance in different villages of India.   Description There are three phrases in the Grida Dance. The first one being the ‘Sela’ that is a relaxed and taut foot movement. The ‘Selalarki’ is the second phase and it’s slightly […]

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Origin Maach is not only a Khyal theatre form but also is the form that gave rise to other folk theater forms known as Nautanki in Uttar Pradesh and the Swang in Haryana. Golpalji Guru who has directed many Maach plays has introduced this Indian folk theatre form. It is also believed that the Turra […]

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What is Phulpati Dance? The region of Madhya Pradesh is popular as it has many customs and traditions. There are a lot of events and festivals which are held in Malwa city. The Phulpati dance is famous in this region. The unmarried girls of the rural area celebrate the dance at Holi. The dancers adorn […]

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Matki Dance is a renowned folk dance of the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh. The women wear colourful attires on the stage and dance to the beats of the Dhol. The Dhol and other musical instruments are played by the men belonging to the tribe. The dance is performed on the occasions of celebrating birthdays […]

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The dance named Charkula is performed by the women of the Braj region in Uttar Pradesh. In this dance, the women wear a veil and carry large multi-tiered circular wooden pyramids on heads, and dance on the songs of Lord Krishna. The spirally arranged pyramids contain 108  lighted oil lamps. on the auspicious occasion of […]

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