Tag: Folk Dance

The coastal region of Tulu Nadu, stretching beyond Mangalore, has a lot of cultural value imbibed in its traditional beliefs and rituals. Among these the most significant ritual is the Bhoota Kola.

Exploring the exhilarating and exuberant Art Forms of Kerala, that has preserved its vibrant artforms through centuries.

Rajasthan, Madhy Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa are the states that we will look at for the folk dances of central India.

The northeast itself, probably has the highest range of variety in its folk dances that reflect the tribal and traditional culture of the region. 

There are various folk dances that are seen around these states of north India, and some even transcend state boundaries to integrate with the culture of the neighboring states.

Theyyam traditional folk Art form of Kerala, a thousand-year-old ritual since the folklore has it that these Human Gods solve all the problems who pray to them.  

Garba Dance is almost the synonym for Gujarat’s cultural heritage. Though the dance is fast paced and extremely vibrant it has a deep symbolic root.

From being a flourishing art form to reaching its lowest point during the colonial rule, Mohiniyattam Dance has survived and revived itself to maintain its glory and excellence over the years.

Garba and Dandiya are two sister dance forms belonging to the state of Gujarat, India. These are two very energetic dance forms performed to commemorate the nine-day long festival of Navratri.

Gambhira is a type of rhythmic song, dance and drama originating in Chapai Nawabganj, in the Northern Region of Bangladesh.