Folk orchestra, loud dialogue, theatre, and dance are very powerful ways to recount the social and political story of a country’s history. One such vigorous form of entertainment for people of rural West Bengal is Jatra. Origins of Jatra Jatra, intrinsically a musical theatre form, is considered one of the traditional folk theatres celebrated in […]
Nati is a very popular dance form of Himachal Pradesh. Even after the modernization, Himachal has not forgotten about its rich culture and roots. Nati is mainly associated with the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The dance depicts Raas Lila and tells the tale of Krishna and Gopis. You will also see dancers perform in
Dangi dance is a very popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is filled with beautiful sceneries and culture and folk dances are one of them. Dangi dance is mainly associated with the Chamba area of Himachal Pradesh. Dangi folk dance is based on one of the oldest folklore of Himachal Pradesh. The dance
Mahasu is one of the various forms of Nati folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is called Mahasu probably because it was originated in the region of Mahasu Pahari speaking area. In Himachal Pradesh, Mahasu Pahari is spoken in a very large region which includes more than ten lakh people. It is mainly spoken
The life of an Indian woman is not easy. Imagine waiting for years to get the love of life but for whom you need to leave your childhood and parents behind. After that, your husband is gone to serve the country. It is hard to even imagine the pain she suffers and the joy she
Chhapeli dance go very far back in history, older than the separation of the undivided state of Uttar Pradesh. It means that these two states used to share the same culture. Folk dances, songs, and some crafts are still shared by both states. Chhapeli Dance Origins Chhapeli dance is one of the folk dances which
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Gujarat has given India various folk dances to be proud of. Among them, Tippani, Garba, and dandiya raas are some of the amazing dances. The state also has a variety of cuisines famous all over the world. It also has very elegant clothing styles. Origin of Tippani Dance Tippani Juriun originated in Saurashtra in Gujarat.
The joy and satisfaction of a farmer can be seen through the Dhamal dance form. Dhamal folk dance is performed by the farmers of Haryana when their crop is ready to harvest. Dhamal is performed during Phagun month in the moonlight. The history of Dhamal folk dance goes back as far as Mahabharata. Dhamal Dance
Suggi kunitha is a dance performed at the time of a harvesting festival in Karnataka. It is commonly known as Suggi dance. It is performed for entertainment by the Halakki tribe. The Halakki Tribe Halakki tribe people are agronomists living in the coastal parts of the Uttarakannada area of Karnataka who have a very enriched
Shigmo festival, also known as Shishirotsavaa is a famous spring festival of Goa. It is celebrated around the month of March every year. The date of the festival is set according to the Hindu lunar calendar hence the date varies every year. Shigmo Festival Variants There are two variants of this festival. Vhadlo (Big) Shigmo
The northwest state of Punjab is known for its popular traditional folk dance Bhangra. The energy and fun associated with Bhangra have made it famous all over the subcontinent. The Bhangra music and dance originated in the mid 20th century in the Sialkot region. In modern times, the Bhangra dance form has been modified and
Who gets tired of watching love birds singing and dancing together to country music. There are various activities that attract love birds and one of them is dancing. Even though modern times have brought us many modern dances the old couple dances remain our favorite. We like to see a woman madly deeply in love
