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 […]
When we talk about Nagaland, the first thing that comes to mind is the Naga people and their rich traditions. One of the beautiful parts of their heritage is the Naga Dances. They are also known as ‘Naga War Dance’ for their nature and practices. Naga dances are martial arts-based celebratory dances that depict their
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Laho Dance is a folk dance of Meghalaya. This northeastern state is famous for its festivities, jovial atmosphere, and music. The tribal communities gather in groups to celebrate these festivals. Laho is an important part of these festive gatherings. Behdienkhlam Festival Behdienkhlam is one of the most important festivals of Meghalaya. It is held annually
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When you have gone out to Lakshadweep on your wanderlust expedition, you cannot ignore their vibrant traditions such as Parichakali dance. Lakshadweep is primarily known for its remoteness and the magnitude of the solitude. But once you are there, the most alluring thing that makes Lakshadweep a unique one is their traditional art forms. Lakshadweep
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Folk dances are the dances of common people. Their training is usually not imparted academically. They are instead learned through family practices and societal traditions. Folk dances of India are intricately connected with the local affairs of the region. Sometimes they are connected with festivals, sometimes they are performed during the harvesting season. Sometimes they
Is fighting the only way to display courage? No! You can display courage and valor through dance as well. The biggest example is the Khukuri dance of Sikkim. While Sikkim is a thick book filled with numerous pages of different folk dances, Khukuri Naach is the most famous one that depicts strength. Sikkim is the
Chu Faat dance is a beautiful folk dance of Sikkim. Lepcha tribe performs this dance during the Pang Lhabsol festival. The word Chu means snow-clad mountains and Faat means to worship. Thus, it means worshipping snow-clad mountains. It is performed on the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the Buddhist Calendar. Lepcha people consider
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Every Indian has heard of the story of Lord Ram at some point in time. Ramayana is the most famous mythological tale of all. This revered book incorporates the story of Lord Rama and his return from his fourteen-years-long exile, which led to the celebration of Diwali in the Indian Subcontinent. Ramayana Ramayana is an
There are several stories in Northern India about Diwali, but the Southern folklore is very different. One thing which is common in every part of the country is that Diwali is a celebration of “good over evil”. The Southern folklore comes from Andhra Pradesh. It is about the demon king Narakasura and the celebration of
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Phag dance also known as Faag or Phaag dance is a popular folk dance form of Haryana. This folk dance is performed by the agricultural community of Haryana. Phag dance is celebrated primarily in the months of February and March. These months fall in Falgun month in the Hindu calendar, which has lent its name
Butta Bommalu is an amazing folk dance of Andhra Pradesh. This dance is performed to celebrate happiness during festivals. Some believe that the name of the dance has been taken from the king of the place from where this dance was originated. The name of the king was Tarakasena. He was a Rakshasha or demon.
Dhimsa dance is a popular folk dance of Andhra Pradesh. It is prevalent in the Araku valley near Visakhapatnam. This folk dance is performed by the Porja tribe of Andhra Pradesh. Both men and women participate in the performance. This dance is ritualistic in nature as it is done to honor the deities and pray
