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Baagh001Bhaag Naachfolk dance form


South Indian dance form
Indian dance
Folk dance in Odisha
Subject:folk dance form


South Indian dance form
Indian dance
Folk dance in Odisha
Description:Baagh Naach or Tiger Dance is performed in Binka, Sonepur of Subarnapur district and Brahmapur and in some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha. It is performed in the month of chaitra. In this, the male dancer paints himself like a tiger. Thus, it is called Baagh Naach or Tiger Dance [show more]
bhangra1800Bhangra
भांगड़ा
folk dance form
Indian dance
north Indian dance form
Bhangra
भांगड़ा
Subject:folk dance form
Indian dance
north Indian dance form
Description:The term Bhangṛa refers to the traditional dance from the Indian subcontinent originating in the Majha area of the Punjab region.
bihu001Bihu
बिहु
Folk dance form
East Indian dancce form
Folk dance in Assam
Indian dance
Bihu
बिहु
Subject:Folk dance form
East Indian dancce form
Folk dance in Assam
Indian dance
Description:The Bihu dance is an indigenous folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the Bihu festival and an important part of Assamese culture. Performed in a group, the Bihu dancers are usually young men and women, and the dancing style is characterized by brisk steps, and rapid hand movements. The traditional costume of dancers is colorful and centred round the red colour theme, signifying joy and vigour. [show more]
jhijhiya001Jhijhian
झिझिआ
Jhijhiya
folk dance form
Central Indian dance form
Indian dance
Folk dance in Bihar state
Jhijhian
झिझिआ
Jhijhiya
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.
Raas_Leela001Raas Leela
रास लीला
Rasa
Rass
Folk Dance of India

Folk Dance of Northern India
Folk Dance based on old HIndu texts
Raas Leela
रास लीला
Rasa
Rass
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.
Alkap001Alkap
अल्काप
Folk Dance of India
Folk Dance of East India
Alkap
अल्काप
Subject:Folk Dance of India
Folk Dance of East India
Description:Alkap is a form of Bengali folk performance popular in the districts of Murshidabad, Malda and Birbhum in West Bengal It has also spread to the adjoining areas of Jharkhand and Bihar such as Dumka and Purnia.
Bardo_Chham_001 Bardo Chham
बारडो छम
Folk Dance of India
Folk dance of East India
Tribal Folk Dance
Bardo Chham
बारडो छम
Subject:Folk Dance of India
Folk dance of East India
Tribal Folk Dance
Description:Belonging to the northeast of India is a dance style known as “Bardo Chham”. This “tribal” dance was created by a community called “Sherdukpens”. Apparently, this dance style is said to been based on the age old theory of “good eventually prevailing over evil”. [show more]
Chang_Lo_001Chang Lo
चांग लो
Folk dance of India
Folk dance of East India
Tribal Folk Dance
Chang Lo
चांग लो
Subject:Folk dance of India
Folk dance of East India
Tribal Folk Dance
Description:This style of folk dancing has been developed by a tribal community known as “Chang” of Nagaland
Charkula_001Charkula
चर्कुला
Folk dance of India
Folk dance of North India
Charkula
चर्कुला
Subject:Folk dance of India
Folk dance of North India
Description:In this dance, veiled women balancing large multi-tiered circular wooden pyramids on their heads dance to songs about Krishna. Each pyramid has 108 lighted oil lamps arranged in a spiral. It is believed that on that day Radha was born.
Cheraw001Cheraw Dance
चेरो नृत्य
Folk dance of India
Folk Dance of East India
Cheraw Dance
चेरो नृत्य
Subject:Folk dance of India
Folk Dance of East India
Description:. This “ritualistic” dance style is said to have originated from the state Mizoram. Apparently, this dance traditionally was performed so as to provide comfort to the soul of dead mothers. However, as of today this dance is performed during most festive events celebrated in the state. Furthermore, this dance form is also considered to be the “oldest” in Mizoram. [show more]