Fugdi dance is mainly the dance of Konkan women of Goa. Only women participate in this dance. This dance is performed during festivals and religious activities. It is also performed during harvest season when women find themselves at leisure. This dance also represents women’s break from their daily work. They dance to entertain themselves to […]
Dekhni dance is one of the oldest dance forms of Goa. In Konkani it means beauty. This dance is a mixture of Indian and western music. Dekhni dance can be associated with those people who converted into Christianity from Hinduism during Portuguese rule. This dance form can be witnessed anywhere in Goa. It is a
The word samayi means brass. It is called the Samai dance because men and women dance while brass lamps or Deepak are put on their heads. The mesmerizing images of the Samai dance performance will never leave your heart after witnessing it in person. Samai Dance Occasion The people perform this dance before Holi. The
This folk dance is named Ghode Modini because it involves movements like a horse. This dance is done in remembrance of the Maratha rulers’ victory in Goa over the Portuguese. Literally, the word ghode means horse, and modini means happy. Ghode Modini folk dance is a major attraction during the Shigmo festival during harvest season
Women perform Dhalo dance to ask God to protect their family and household. The dance performance is a kind of ritual which women do to offer their prayers to the deity. Dhalo is performed at the beginning of winters, during the Pausha period according to the Hindu calendar. The dance is performed for five to
Kunbi dance is a tribal folk dance of Kunbi people. It is also known as Kanbi dance. Kunbi is a farmer caste in western India. Kunbi community has lent its name to the Kunbi folk dance. This tribe can be found in the Salcete taluka region of Goa. The dance is simple yet also unique.
Raut Nacha translating literally to ‘Night Dance’, is a dance performed by the Raut community of Chattisgarh. This dance is performed usually at night to worship Lord Krishna. The people of the Yadav community believe that Lord Krishna was of the Yadav bloodline. They consider themselves the descendants of Lord Krishna. Origin and Performance This
Mundari dance has a very important place among many folk dances of the Munda community of Jharkhand. The unique rhythm and music distinguish the Munda tribe from other communities inhabiting the Chota Nagpur plateau. Mundari dance encompasses various dance forms in itself. This folk dance is a part of the festivities related to agriculture. Key
Sarhul dance festival is celebrated by the Sarna community to mark the commencement of a new year as per the Hindu calendar. This festival is a celebration of the Adivasis living in Jharkhand. The village folks perform the Sarhul dance during the Sarhul festival. Sarhul Festival The Sarhul festival begins with a lot of enthusiasm
Phagua is a dance form popular among the tribes residing in Jharkhand and the adjoining state Bihar. It is performed during Holi – the spring festival. Holi is a huge celebration all over India. In Jharkhand, the people celebrate Holi with Phagua dance performance. Phagua Dance Performance Phagua is a highly energetic dance. The dance
The harvest season calls for many celebrations in the state of Jharkhand. One such festival, celebrated by the Munda tribe of Jharkhand, is known as Karma. The neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, West Bengal, and Orissa also celebrate the Karma festival. Karma Festival Celebration Karma festival’s major attraction is the performance of the Karma
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
