Kathak is an important classical dance form of Northern India. It is most popular in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The word Kathak means the “narrator”. Kathak dance is the art of narration through slick yet sharp body movements. It is accompanied by the traditional instrument Tabla or pakhavaj. This classical dance was not always […]
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
Imagine gorgeous mountain peaks surround you while the smooth breeze is tickling you. The sounds of trees grooving to the wind are distracting, but your glance is fixed at the intriguing story about the partnership of a local boy and his domestic yak. It is unique, and it’s amazing, right? Yak Cham Dance brings you
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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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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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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The Capital city of Rajasthan is Jaipur. It showcases the pride of ancient India even today. It is called Pink city due to the pink colors of the city buildings. It is said that the Maharaja of Jaipur Sawai Ram Singh colored the buildings pink to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876. Prince Albert
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
