Sama Chakwa is a dance performed at the festival of Sama Chakeva or Sama Chakeba. This festival is of Hindu origin and is celebrated in the Mithila Region of the Indian Subcontinent (i.e., Bihar and some parts of Nepal). It is celebrated in November and is set about when the birds begin their migration from […]
Jhumar is a popular folk dance form popular in the Chota Nagpur region of Jharkhand. It is a female-centric dance and is famous by the name of Janani Jhumar, where Janani means feminine. The dance also involves male participation. Jhumar is divided into multiple sub-categories, and the performance differs from one area to another. This
Jhumur is a traditional dance of the tea tribal communities of Assam and also in some parts of West Bengal. It is usually performed in the harvest season and festivals. The main performers of the act are girls, but the music, vocals, and instruments for the performance are maintained by the male performers. Festivals of
Kavadi Attam or more popularly Kavadi is a dance performed by the devotees of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of war. The word kavadi in Tamil means ‘carrying weight on shoulders’. In Kavadi Attam dance, the devotees carry the burden on their shoulders and dance; and give their offerings to Lord Murugan. This dance is
A group of Tamil people celebrates their festivals and other auspicious occasions by performing a folk dance known as Kummi dance. The word Kummi originates from the Tamil word Kommai. It translates to ‘Dancing with the clapping of hands’. Kummi dance is among the oldest and the simplest of folk dances. This dance is also
Alkap dance is popular among the Bengalis. Earlier this dance form belonged to a few districts in West Bengal. But with time, the Alkap folk dance form has gained popularity in Jharkhand and Bihar as well. This folk dance is a great source of recreation for the public and is a vital part of several
Tha Hunta Dance is an ancient dance form famous among the Santhal tribe living in the Chota Nagpur region in Jharkhand. This folk dance revolves around the concept of hunting and is a beautiful portrayal of the same. The Santhal Paraganas The Santhals are natives of Bangladesh who migrated to India many years back. These
Dance performances at weddings, fairs, and other festivals are a common thing in Jharkhand. One such popular dance form prevalent in this culturally rich land is the Ghoda Naach. The word Ghoda refers to a horse, and Naach translates to dance. Together it means the Horse Dance, quite an interesting name for a dance. From
Domkach is a traditional wedding dance that belongs to Jharkhand and Bihar. Popularly known as Nagpuri dance, Domkach is part of wedding festivities. The Nagpuri version of the dance is further categorized into Ekharia, Jhumta, and Dohri Domkach. This folk dance is popular in Mithila and Bhojpur districts. Naktora, Ratjagah, Jalua, and Nakta are the
Huttari dance is also known as the Kodagu dance. It is one of the most spirited dances of Karnataka and has various local versions. The slow dance is done at the occasion of harvesting as a yearly custom. Kodava Tribe Kodavas are thought of as the benevolent Ethno-lingual community from a place named Kodagu. It
Kunitha is a traditional dance of Karnataka performed by men of the Kuruba tribe. This is a dance performed almost on every occasion, whether a small or large function. The Kuruba Caste Kuruba is a Hindu caste native of Karnataka. It is the third-largest community in the state. The most common activity or profession for
Karaga folk dance is a traditional dance devoted to Draupadi. It is performed on a full moon night. It is also known as Droupthamma. Karaga is celebrated by the Tigala group in the Karnataka region. History of Karaga Folk Dance The dance and its traditions are related to the epic Mahabharata. “Vastrakshepa” (stripping) of Draupadi,
