Baagh001 | Bhaag Naach | | folk dance form
South Indian dance form Indian dance Folk dance in Odisha |
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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]
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bhangra1800 | Bhangra भांगड़ा | | folk dance form Indian dance north Indian dance form |
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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.
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bihu001 | Bihu
बिहु | | Folk dance form East Indian dancce form Folk dance in Assam Indian dance |
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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]
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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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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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Alkap001 | Alkap अल्काप | | Folk Dance of India Folk Dance of East India |
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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.
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Bardo_Chham_001 | Bardo Chham बारडो छम | | Folk Dance of India Folk dance of East India Tribal Folk Dance |
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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]
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Chang_Lo_001 | Chang Lo चांग लो | | Folk dance of India Folk dance of East India Tribal Folk Dance |
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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
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Charkula_001 | Charkula चर्कुला | | Folk dance of India Folk dance of North India |
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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.
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Cheraw001 | Cheraw Dance चेरो नृत्य | | Folk dance of India Folk Dance of East India |
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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]
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