Veeranatyam001 | Veeranatyam वीरानाट्यम | | Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of South India Ancient Dance of India |
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Subject:Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of South India Ancient Dance of India |
Description:Veeranatyam or Dance of the brave (veera means brave; natyam means dance) is an ancient form of dance from the state of Andhra Pradesh, with associated religious significance.
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raut001 | Raut Naach राउत नाचा | | Folk dance of India Central Indian Folk Dance |
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Subject:Folk dance of India Central Indian Folk Dance |
Description:“Raut Nacha” is known to be mainly performed by the “Yadava” clan (descendants of Lord Krishna) in Central India. This dance is said to closely resemble the “Ras Leela” which is considered to be the most popular Lord Krishna dance. Furthermore, this dance is performed usually after Diwali for about a week. In addition, it has been essentially created to celebrate the triumph of “good over evil”. [show more]
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Raas_Leela001 | Raas Leela रास लीला Rasa Rass | | Folk Dance of India
Folk Dance of Northern India Folk Dance based on old HIndu texts |
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Subject:Folk Dance of India
Folk Dance of Northern India Folk Dance based on old HIndu texts |
Description:The Raas Leela dance is part of the traditional story of Krishna described in Hindu scriptures such as the Bhagavata Purana and literature such as the Gita Govinda, where he dances with Radha and her sakhis.
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maanch001 | Maanch मंच
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Subject:Folk Dance of India 17th century folk dance Folk dance in Malwa region |
Description:Maanch which is a form of operatic ballet is very popular in Malwa. The word Maanch is derived from the Sanskrit folk-form, Manch i.e. the stage. It is an indigenous folk-form of the Madhya pradesh State in India.
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Kolattam_001 | Kolattam कोलट्टम | | Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of South India |
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Subject:Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of South India |
Description:This is a stick dance and very popular dance in Andhra Pradesh. The dance form was originated in the Seventh century. This dance form has various names, in various regions of India. In Andhra Pradesh, this dance called as KolKollannalu, Kolattam and Kolannalu. In early days the dance was performed by women only, gradually the changes occurred in this dance and now the dance was performed by both male and female. Generally, this art form is performed during village festivals. The dance is the combination of rhythmic movements, songs, and music.
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Kalbelia001 | Kalbelia कालबेलिया
Kabeliya | | Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of West India Tribal Folk Dance |
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Subject:Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of West India Tribal Folk Dance |
Description:Kalbelia or Kabeliya is one of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by a tribe of the same name.[1] They are famous for their dance which is an integral part of their culture. Both men and women in the tribe participate in this activity to celebrate joyful occasionally [show more]
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jhumair001 | Jhumair झुमैर Jhumar | | Tradional dance of central India Folk Dance Festive dance |
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Subject:Tradional dance of central India Folk Dance Festive dance |
Description:Jhumair is a traditional dance of State of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, It is a community dance performed during the harvest season and festivals. The dance is mostly performed in open places. The lyrics of Jhumair are built on day-to-day languages and mostly depict love or pleasures and pains of day-to-day life. [show more]
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jhijhiya001 | Jhijhian
झिझिआ Jhijhiya | | folk dance form Central Indian dance form Indian dance Folk dance in Bihar state |
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Subject:folk dance form Central Indian dance form Indian dance Folk dance in Bihar state |
Description:Jhijhian dance is a folk dance practiced in the Bihar state of India. It is a ritualistic dance which is performed during the times when there is absolutely no rain and the land is sun parched. It is performed in a group.
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Hikat001 | Hikat हिकत | | Folk dance of India Folk Dance of North India |
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Subject:Folk dance of India Folk Dance of North India |
Description:The Hikat dance form is a very old form of folk dance which is being performed by the young girls in the marriage ceremonies. In this form of folk dance, the two young girls hold their hands in the form of a cross and swirl the partner girl round in circles. The pace of movement is very fast and the dancers completely enjoy the thrill that is involved in the entire dance form. [show more]
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Ghoomar001 | Ghoomar घूमर | | Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of West India |
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Subject:Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of West India |
Description:Considered to be “Community and female oriented” is a traditional dance from originating from north of India called Ghoomar. This “folk dance” is supposed to have been developed in the state of Rajasthan. Apparently this dance form is said to be closely associated with the Rajput community. In addition, this dance form is said to be performed mainly by woman. [show more]
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