Persuaded by my husband’s insistance to visit Khurpatal near Nainital, I agreed for a staycation there this extended weekend. The objective was clear. We were to find a peaceful place to stay at Khurpatal and rest there. No aggressive stance to cover all the points in Nainital but rest and enjoy the serenity of the […]
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The Eastern state of Orissa is known for being home to many traditional dance forms of the tribes. A fine example is the Ghumura dance that is prevalent in the Kalahandi district. This tribal dance has a touch of classical dance in its elegance. Origins of Ghumura Dance Apart from historical proofs, there are multiple
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A popular dance form of the eastern Indian states, Chhau, has been in practice for many years. It is a perfect blend of martial arts and tribal culture. Orissa, Jharkhand, and West Bengal are the three states known for their performance of the Chhau dance. The dance form has an interesting history, a theme, and
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What excites you more than the history itself? If you were asked to go in the past to see something you want to see what will it be? For many people, it will be the dance performance of Khamba and Thoibi. According to the folklores of Manipur Thamba and Thoibi danced in the presence of
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Lavani is a popular folk dance of Maharastra. It is a combination of music and dance. The nature of Lavani dance is mostly sensual but it also deals with other social and religious issues. The songs include social issues and political satires. According to its genre, Lavani has been divided into various parts. The name
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Dhol cholam is a folk dance of Manipur. Dhol Cholam derives its name from the musical instrument dhol itself. It is a drum dance that can be seen performing at a large scale during Holi season. Dhol or drum is a common instrument played in almost every folk dance of Manipur. In Manipur, Dhol Cholam
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Originated in Banaras, the Banarasi saree has won the hearts of Indians. In recent years it’s coming back in the market in all forms. The saree has derived its name from the city name Banaras (Benares). Banarasi saree is known for its zari, brocade work, and high-quality silk. Motifs Used in Banarasi Saree On Banarasi
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Lezim dance is a folk dance of Maharashtra. It is also spelled as lazium or lezium. The dance was used to perform in the villages of Maharastra and Gujarat. Two different states added their own tradition and culture to it. Lezim is mainly performed during the Ganesh festival in Maharastra. In some places, Lezim is
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Baluchari is a famous saree of Bengal. They are also worn by women in the neighbouring region such as Bangladesh. Due to its rich and sophisticated look, the Baluchari saree attracted a large crowd from all over India. Baluchari saree was not a daily attire it was worn by the woman of high society. These
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In Batik art wax is used to create images on a piece of fabric. The art of Batik is appreciated all over the world. The name ‘Batik’ comes from ‘Ambatik’ which means a pattern of dots or broken lines drawn on a piece of cloth using wax. Ambatik can be broken into two words ‘amba’
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Earlier you can only see some basic cotton or georgette printed sarees. The art of traditional sarees was dying. Some years ago when people decided that they wanted authentic hand-made stuff instead of fake machine-made stuff these traditional arts revived again. Slowly demand for traditional saree increased and now what we have is a market
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Koli dance is the dance of the fishermen of the Koli caste of Maharashtra. It is one of the most popular folk dances in the state. Koli dance depicts the lives and ways of the fishermen. It portrays their lifestyle in the dance form. Koli Dance Performance Both men and women participate in the Koli
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