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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Jhora dance belongs to the state of Uttarakhand. It originated in the Kumaon region. This magical folk dance form binds people of all castes. Everyone enjoys the dance with a peaceful mind. Jhora dance is usually seen in the evening at weddings or fairs. As the dancers perform, everyone watching fills up with energy. Everyone
India is a colorful country and some of its beautiful colors are painted by the state of Rajasthan. The desert might lead to scarcity of water but there is an abundance of cheer and colors here. Kathak Jaipur Gharana is one of its vibrant colors. Rajasthan was the seat of the Rajput Kingdom and Amber
From the energetic folk dances to the elegant classical dance forms, India is a whole package of pleasure. Kathak dance is a special jewel in this treasure. Among many schools of this classical dance, Kathak Lucknow Gharana is the most popular. Origins of Kathak Lucknow Gharana Lord Krishna often mentioned in the reference of performances
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Like Phag dance, Daph dance is also a seasonal dance. But this dance is performed in Haryana when the crop is ready to get harvested. Daph dance is also known as Dhamal dance. This dance is performed only by men. They thank god for the good harvest season. When they see good crops swaying in
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
Jhumar is a very popular dance of Haryana state. Young women who have recently got married perform this dance. They celebrate their joy of married life with each other in a playful manner through this dance. This folk dance is named after a jewel that is worn on the forehead by married women called ‘Jhumar’.
Dandiya Ras has its roots in Gujarat. Now, due to its popularity, it is famous all over India. This dance is mainly done in the Navratri season. Men and women gather in one place and dance with two sticks called dandiya. This dance represents both religious and fun aspects. The dance name has been taken
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Bidesia is a folk dance form of Bihar based on a drama named Bidesiya written by Bhikari Thakur. It originated in the Bhojpuri speaking areas of Bihar. There are many folk dances in Bihar, but Bidesia has managed to keep itself on top of that. It is based on the Unlike other folk dances, Bidesia
There are so many ways in which ideas and emotions can be expressed. Some choose to write, some choose to sing, and some chose to dance. One can not know why any folk dance form came into being but every one of them had an aim from the beginning. Jata-Jatin folk dance is one of
Bagurumba folk dance is a colorful folk dance from Assam. It is a traditional dance of the Bodo community of Assam. This folk dance is inspired by and dedicated to the nature. With time, bagurumba folk dance has become one of the most popular folk dances of Assam. When Bagurumba is performed on a large
Bihu is a folk dance form of Assam. Both men and women participate in this dance. It is unknown where Bihu was originated. But there are pieces of evidence that show that it has been in Assamese culture for a long time. This is a very important dance form for Assam people. Youths perform this
