Koli dance is the dance of the fishermen of the Koli caste of Maharashtra. It is one of the most popular folk dances in the state. Koli dance depicts the lives and ways of the fishermen. It portrays their lifestyle in the dance form. Koli Dance Performance Both men and women participate in the Koli […]
Kaikottikali is a popular dance form of the Hindu community of Kerala. Kaikottikali dance is mainly performed by women during the Malayalam festival Onam. Onam is celebrated between December to January. Kaikottikali is performed on the day of Thiruvathira which falls under the Onam festival. Kaikottikali is also known as Thiruvadirakali because it is performed
Jawara dance is a popular folk dance of Madhya Pradesh. It is mainly famous in the Bundelkhand region among the peasant community. People from rural areas come together to share happiness after reaping a good harvest. Jawara Dance is done during festivals and joyous occasions. You can also witness Jawara dance during events conducted
Madhya Pradesh is rich in culture and tradition. Phulpati dance is a beautiful tradition of Madhya Pradesh. It is the main dance form of the Malwa region. The dance celebrates nature and devotes itself to the goddess of nature. Phulpati is mainly performed by unmarried girls of the state during Holi. Phulpati is not a
Along with its beautiful sceneries, Madhya Pradesh has also brought us beautiful folk dances. Grida folk dance is about communities coming together and joining hands. It brings people closer and strengthens relations. The main season for Grida is when the Rabi crop is ready for harvest. They meet to congratulate each other for having a
Folk orchestra, loud dialogue, theatre, and dance are very powerful ways to recount the social and political story of a country’s history. One such vigorous form of entertainment for people of rural West Bengal is Jatra. Origins of Jatra Jatra, intrinsically a musical theatre form, is considered one of the traditional folk theatres celebrated in
Nati is a very popular dance form of Himachal Pradesh. Even after the modernization, Himachal has not forgotten about its rich culture and roots. Nati is mainly associated with the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The dance depicts Raas Lila and tells the tale of Krishna and Gopis. You will also see dancers perform in
Dangi dance is a very popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is filled with beautiful sceneries and culture and folk dances are one of them. Dangi dance is mainly associated with the Chamba area of Himachal Pradesh. Dangi folk dance is based on one of the oldest folklore of Himachal Pradesh. The dance
Mahasu is one of the various forms of Nati folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is called Mahasu probably because it was originated in the region of Mahasu Pahari speaking area. In Himachal Pradesh, Mahasu Pahari is spoken in a very large region which includes more than ten lakh people. It is mainly spoken
The life of an Indian woman is not easy. Imagine waiting for years to get the love of life but for whom you need to leave your childhood and parents behind. After that, your husband is gone to serve the country. It is hard to even imagine the pain she suffers and the joy she
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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