Dollu Kunitha

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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.

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