by CulturoAdmin | Apr 12, 2020 | Indian Dance
Dhamal or Daph: Dhamal or Daph is performed during the sowing season and is notable for the sounds of pounding feet and beating of ‘daffs’. Khoria: Khoria is performed by women at weddings. It resembles the Ghoomar dance of Rajasthan. Lahoor: Lahoor is generally... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 12, 2020 | Indian Dance
Dumhal: Dumhal (Ras Dhamali) dance is performed by ‘Wattal’ tribes. Hikat: Hikat is a harvest and spring dance performed by girls and boys in pairs and groups. Kud : Kud dance is typical of the Jammu region in which the dancers exhibit swaying, sinuous... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 12, 2020 | Indian Dance
‘Balakat’, ‘Bhoota’ (or ‘Kola’), ‘Chowdikeyavaru’, ‘Dholu Kunita’, ‘Doddata’, ‘Halage Mela’, ‘Haremela’, ‘Helavaru’, ‘Huttari Dance’, ‘Jaga-Halage’, ‘Jagateya Kunubi’, ‘Karade-Vadya’, ‘Karaga’, ‘Keelu Kudure’, ‘Kittur Chennamma’, ‘Kunubi’, ‘Mudukana Maduve’,... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 12, 2020 | Indian Dance
Dandiya Raas: Dandiya Raas is a rhythmic dance performed by people moving around in a circle in measured steps to the beat of ‘dandiya’ sticks. ‘Gof Gunthan’, ‘Matka Nritya’ and ‘Mer Dance’ are its variations. Dharmar and Hamchi Dances: Dharmar and Hamchi Dances are... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 12, 2020 | Indian Dance
Chakiarkoothu: Chakiarkoothu dance is believed to be of Aryan origin and is performed only in temples by members of the Chakiar caste. The dance is staged in theatre halls known as ‘Koothambalam’. Cherumarkali: Cherumarkali is a harvest dance in which the dancers,... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 12, 2020 | Indian Dance
Behdiengkhlam: Behdiengkhlam is the most important festival dance of the ‘Jaintias’, celebrated annually in July at Jowai in the Jaintia Hills. Nongkrem Dance: Popularly known as ‘Ka Pamblang Nongkrem’, this is the most important dance of the ‘Khasis’. It is...