Gugga folk dance is not like any other religious folk dance. Gugga has been passed down from generation to generation. No one knows the exact time of its origin but it can be traced down as far as Mahabharata. It has its specialties which lie in its way of devotional activities. Gugga Dance Origins The […]
Chhapeli dance go very far back in history, older than the separation of the undivided state of Uttar Pradesh. It means that these two states used to share the same culture. Folk dances, songs, and some crafts are still shared by both states. Chhapeli Dance Origins Chhapeli dance is one of the folk dances which
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Gujarat has given India various folk dances to be proud of. Among them, Tippani, Garba, and dandiya raas are some of the amazing dances. The state also has a variety of cuisines famous all over the world. It also has very elegant clothing styles. Origin of Tippani Dance Tippani Juriun originated in Saurashtra in Gujarat.
The joy and satisfaction of a farmer can be seen through the Dhamal dance form. Dhamal folk dance is performed by the farmers of Haryana when their crop is ready to harvest. Dhamal is performed during Phagun month in the moonlight. The history of Dhamal folk dance goes back as far as Mahabharata. Dhamal Dance
Bhavai dance has its roots deep in the Rajasthan history. It originated in Gujarat and was later picked up by Rajasthani tribes. Both states share a lot of common elements in terms of clothes and life style. Origins of the Dance Bhavai dance is inspired by women going to the well for water with their
Goa, along with its beautiful beaches, also has some beautiful folk dances. Tarangmel dance is part of those mesmerizing folk dances. It is a dance of the youth if we want to link it to a generation. The dance is energizing requires a lot of energy and is energizing to even look at. Tarangmel Dance
Suggi kunitha is a dance performed at the time of a harvesting festival in Karnataka. It is commonly known as Suggi dance. It is performed for entertainment by the Halakki tribe. The Halakki Tribe Halakki tribe people are agronomists living in the coastal parts of the Uttarakannada area of Karnataka who have a very enriched
Tonya Mell is the stick dance of Goa. It resembles the Gujarati folk dance Dandiya Raas. Although, Tonya Mell requires more energy and is more difficult than Dandiya. The biggest difference is that only males can perform Tonya Mell dance whereas Dandiya can be played by both men and women. The speed of the dance
Kamal Kadhai (embroidery) is a famous artwork of Andhra Pradesh. From the name, some of you think that you embroider only Kamal (lotus) in this embroidery. But this is not true. The name does suggest a flower-shaped lotus but it is not necessarily a lotus. It is called kamal kadhai because it resembles the leaves
Matki Dance is a folk dance of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This folk dance is most popular in the Malwa region. In this folk dance, women perform on the stage wearing colorful costumes on folk songs and beats of dhol. The instruments are played by the men of the tribe. This dance
Teratali folk dance originated in central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This folk dance is practiced by the Kamar tribe, which is a small community of Madhya Pradesh. Teratali dance is also known as Tera Tali dance. This dance is very physically demanding. Culturally, the men are seen performing such vigorous dances. This
Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem also known as the Weiking Dance is a thanksgiving dance festival celebrated by the Khasi tribes of Meghalaya. This dance festival is celebrated every year at the end of the harvesting season in the month of April. During this festival, they sow the seeds for the next season symbolizing the beginning
