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Title
Maanch
मंच
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.
Relation
Jhumair
Raut Nacha
Matki Dance
Jhijhian Dance
Identifier
maanch001
Coverage
Madha Pradesh
Folk Dance Item Type Metadata
Highlighting Facts
Wooden poles and bamboos are used to supply the platform (stage) a height of five to six feet or even more from the ground.
Furthermore, this dance form can also be described either as “Indian ballet or Indian Opera”.
Furthermore, this dance form can also be described either as “Indian ballet or Indian Opera”.
Occasion
Holi
Instruments
sarangi
harmonium
dhol
Costume
Colorful costumes with jewelry