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 […]
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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
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Gugga folk dance is not like any other religious folk dance. Gugga has been passed down from generation to generation. No one knows the exact time of its origin but it can be traced down as far as Mahabharata. It has its specialties which lie in its way of devotional activities. Gugga Dance Origins The
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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.
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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
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Bhavai dance has its roots deep in the Rajasthan history. It originated in Gujarat and was later picked up by Rajasthani tribes. Both states share a lot of common elements in terms of clothes and life style. Origins of the Dance Bhavai dance is inspired by women going to the well for water with their
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Goa, along with its beautiful beaches, also has some beautiful folk dances. Tarangmel dance is part of those mesmerizing folk dances. It is a dance of the youth if we want to link it to a generation. The dance is energizing requires a lot of energy and is energizing to even look at. Tarangmel Dance
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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
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Tonya Mell is the stick dance of Goa. It resembles the Gujarati folk dance Dandiya Raas. Although, Tonya Mell requires more energy and is more difficult than Dandiya. The biggest difference is that only males can perform Tonya Mell dance whereas Dandiya can be played by both men and women. The speed of the dance
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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
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Punjab the state of the most spirited people is filled with so many treasures. Whether it is their fun festivals or their crafts everything is lovely. Well, known embroidery Phulkari is also a treasure of Punjab. The name Phulkari means flowers. The embroidery was named phulkari because the main focus of this embroidery is flowers.
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