Lavani is a popular folk dance of Maharastra. It is a combination of music and dance. The nature of Lavani dance is mostly sensual but it also deals with other social and religious issues. The songs include social issues and political satires. According to its genre, Lavani has been divided into various parts. The name […]
Dhol cholam is a folk dance of Manipur. Dhol Cholam derives its name from the musical instrument dhol itself. It is a drum dance that can be seen performing at a large scale during Holi season. Dhol or drum is a common instrument played in almost every folk dance of Manipur. In Manipur, Dhol Cholam
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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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’.
Kolattam dance originated in the regions of Macherla, Ramappa, Hampi, Mahabalipuram, and Tripathi. It is also called Kolannalu dance. The main prop used in this dance is a stick. It is a must-have for every dancer during the performance. The name of the dance itself has been derived from this prop used in the dance.
Lambadi dance is a folk dance of the Banjara tribe. It originated in the Anupu Village of Andhra Pradesh. A lot of folk dances have originated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Almost every community, big or small, has its own culture. They have their own dances, tales, and music. Some of them even have their
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Bhamakalpam dance is a famous dance drama form based on Kuchipudi. When Siddhendra Yogi came to realize that true salvation is to devote oneself to God he invisioned this dance drama form. When he reached the village of his wife he gathered some brahmin boys and taught them Bhama kalpam. Bhamakalpam dance was taught only
Kuchipudi is an important classical dance form of India, It originated in Andhra Pradesh. Although it originated in the seventeenth century, there is evidence showing it’s existence much before that time. This is a devotional dance for pleasing God. It derives its form from Sanskrit text Natya Shastra. Story Behind Kuchipudi It is said that
India has a rich dance-drama tradition. There are multitudes of dance forms practiced across various regions of India. Some of the dance forms are recognized as classical dances of India for their importance. These dances reflect the practices and customs of that particular region. Classical dances of India are performed to worship the deities and
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Clouds like cotton are floating above in a blue sky touching the great mountains. In the laps of these mountains, in the lush green meadows, underneath a willow tree, Radha is tickling lord Krishna’s feet with a white feather. Their long hair and their beautiful attire are fluid and translucent. They are just enough to
Due to the prevalence of diverse religions and communities, India has a huge number of festivals celebrated throughout the year. Every month the country has some festival to celebrate. These festivals are a unique way to know about the diverse culture and traditions that exist in this subcontinent. This is an experience that is possible
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Garba is an Indian folk dance that originated in the western state of Gujrat. This dance is an important part of religious traditions. The term Garba is derived from the Sanskrit word Garbha, which translates to ‘mother’s womb’. According to the Hindu religion, Goddess Durga is the mother of the whole universe. Hence, in Navratri
