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Title
Dollu Kunitha
डॉलू कुनीता
Subject
Folk Dance of India
Folk Dance of South India
Description
Dollu Kunitha is drum dance This dance form is performed in honour of Lord Beeralingeswara, an avatar of Lord Shiva. In addition, this dance form is essentially performed via a group, and involves swift body movements.
Relation
Kolattam
Bhaag Naach
Veeranatyam
Chhau Dance
Identifier
Dollu_Kunitha_001
Coverage
Karnataka
Folk Dance Item Type Metadata
Highlighting Facts
The technique used in this dance form essentially involves a group of performers forming a semi-circle, and dancing to the vigorous beating of the drum led by a man (leader) positioned at the center. In addition, this dance style also involves rapid and supple body movements.
Occasion
Shiv Festivals
Instruments
dollu
tala
tappadi
trumpets
gong
flute
Costume
a bare upper body, a black sheet rug tied around the waist and a dhoti/sarong.