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chari – Rajasthani Pot Dance

Chari or the popular pot dance is one such folk art that is received globally with awe and admiration and represents the grace of Rajasthan’s culture well. The Rajasthani woman performs the Chari, a sprightly dance even while carrying an earthen urn or brass pot on her head.

Manipuri Rasa lila

Manipuri Rasa lila

The Rasa lila or Rasa dance is part of the traditional story of Krishna described in Hindu scriptures such as the Bhagavata Purana and literature such as the Gita Govinda, where he dances with Radha and her sakhis.

Manipuri

Manipuri

Manipuri dance is one of the major Indian classical dance forms originated from Manipur. The traditional Manipuri dance style embodies delicate, lyrical and graceful movements. Movements of the body and feet and facial expressions in Manipuri dance are subtle and aim at devotion and grace.

Bhangra

Bhangra

Bhaṅgṛā is a form of dance and music that originated in the Punjab region. Bhangra dance began as a folk dance conducted by Punjabi Sikh farmers to celebrate the coming of the harvest season. The specific moves of Bhangra reflect the manner in which villagers farmed their land.

Kathak

Kathak

Kathak is one of the eight forms of Indian classical dances, originated from northern India and areas which are now part of Pakistan. This dance form traces its origins to the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or storytellers

Mohiniyattam

Mohiniyattam

Mohiniyattam, is a traditional South Indian dance from Kerala. It is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms. It is considered a very graceful dance meant to be performed as a solo recital by women.

Rajasthani Folk Dances

Rajasthani Folk Dances

Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. There is rich and varied folk culture from villages which is often depicted and is symbolic of the state.

Kathakali

Kathakali

Kathakali is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama originated in kearala during 17th century noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented with playback music and complementary percussion.

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