DANCING TO THE HEARTBEAT OF INDIA

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   India is a place of rich traditions, cultures & vigorous expressions. India explains their stories through dance. From the temples of Tamil Nadu to the festive fields of Punjab Indian dance form have been developed over decades, contemplating spirituality, mythology & everyday life.

Let`s have a look on Folk Dance of India:

1.Garba & Dandiya: Garba & Dandiya is performed all over India and is mainly famous in Gujrat. It is performed during Navratri. Navratri is celebrated to mark the triumph of good over evil. Garba is performed to symbolizes the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. Garba is a circular dance i.e. it is performed in circle and it is known for its hand & foot movements.

Dandiya is performed with two wooden sticks facing against each other played in rhythmic patterns. Dandiya is played in pairs and it is also known as Dandiya Raas. Girls often wear bright colour Chanya Choli, Anarkali’s & Lahenga Choli. Boys wear Churidars or Kurtas. The dance is performed for nine days.


2.Ghoomar: Ghoomar is a folk dance of Rajasthan. It is mainly performed by Rajput Women’s. It is originated in Bhil tribe & is performed to worship Goddess Saraswati. It is a prominent dance in Jaipur & Udaipur. Ghoomar means Ghooma which is a Hindi word and it means to spin or twirl. Spin is the signature step in Ghoomar. Women’s attire for this dance is Ghagra Choli with heavy bangles, earrings and maang-tikka. Ghoomar is known as Royal Dance of Rajasthan. Ghoomar signifies womanhood, tradition & community bonding. It is performed on festivals like Teej, Gangaur, Diwali. It is also performed on the wedding to welcome the bride and celebrate new beginnings.

3.Chhau: Chhau is a mixture of material arts, storytelling & music. This dance is originated in West Bengal, Odisha & Jharkhand. Chhau is famous for telling the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Chhau includes different styles:


1.Purulia Chhau- It is originated in West Bengal and is known for vibrant masks & high energy movements.

2.Mayurbhanj: It is originated in Odisha. It is famous for mask less performance and focusing more on expressions & body language.

3.Seraikella: It is originated in Jharkhand. It is a form where dancers use soft masks with elegant expressions.

Folk dance helps people to remember Indians rich culture & traditions.

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