The word, “Yakshagana”, composed of Sanskrit yaksha, a popular class of demigod, and gana (“voice”), has consistently stood for a particular poetic form since the earliest 1st millennium BC, the most famous dance drama form developed in the mid-16th century from India, Karnataka. The term, “Yakshagana”, is also referred to as “Kirtan”, which means costume …
The Bihu dance, which is an indigenous folk dance originated from the state of Assam is a significant constituent of Assamese traditional culture and related to the major Bihu festival. Performed in a troupe, typically by young children, the Bihu dancer are generally youngsters, aged fifteen and below, and the dance style is typified by …
BIHU DANCE AN ANCIENT FOM OF DANCE THA DELIVES CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY Read More »
The Ghoomar is an important part of Rajasthani culture. It is considered to be a crucial performance of the family when it comes to the wedding. The Ghoomar dance, is a particular dance that is performed by the female folk for only female gatherings. It takes the form of a polka dung that is played …
GHOOMAR AND MARWAR KITE-THE TRADITIONAL DANCE FORM OF RAJASTHAN Read More »
Lavani (Marathi: ) is an extremely popular genre of traditional music currently popular in Maharashtra, India. Lavani is essentially a fusion of traditional music and contemporary dance, that especially performs to the fast-beats of Dholki, an indigenous drum. The word Lavani is derived from a Hindi word, “lav” for “drum”. The story of the origin …
Hojagiri or Sikkim is a popular folk dance, usually performed in the state of Tripura in India, by Sikkimis of the Reang family. It is usually performed by small children and women, usually four to six members in a polo team, chanting, dancing, balancing a stick on their head and using other props like a …
Raut Nacha or Rauta Nachan is a religious dance traditionally performed by Yadavas. For the people of Shimla in the Indian state of Uttarakhand it is an important ritual performed before a temple. It is called “Rakshabandhan” when performed at the final moment of Shravan. It is also called Nandimukha and “Pancha Ghrut” when performed …
One of the most fascinating Indian classical dances is Tertali. Tertali or teratali art dance is performed by tribal groups in and around Assam, India. It’s a complex ritual with several forms of dance involved. It’s usually performed by a pair or a group of women who each sit on the floor facing each other. …
Gddha Yoga is the science of controlling the energy, or ‘Prana’, which affects our body. In India, Gddha Yoga is known as the ‘science of power’ because Gddha is said to be the ‘power’ or ‘force’ which moves and balances the energy in and around our bodies. In fact, Gddha is believed to be a …
Kalbelia is a fascinating land that is steeped in mystery, fantasy, and mystery. You will be amazed by the snake charmers and the dances of Kalbelia Indians. There are also spectacular snake dances performed by the women of Kebneh and other parts of Gujarat. They use a number of extraordinary costumes to depict their snake …
Gotipulean is an ancient dance in Odissi, India. The dance is usually performed by young boys who then dress as women for the purpose of getting married. The boys begin learning the dance at a very young age of five or six years and from that day on they continuously practice and dance till the …