Indian folk dances
- POSTED ON: 22 Jun, 2018
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- POSTED BY: Madhuvanti S. Krishnan
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In a country like India which abounds in diversity, it is not surprising that variety is visible everywhere. It is no different, when it comes to our folk dances. Indian folk and tribal dances are performed as an expression of joy, almost on every occasion — from celebrating the arrival of seasons, the birth of a child, to weddings and festivals. These dances are extremely simple with minimum of steps or movement.
There are many types of such dances. Try your hand at this picture shuffle puzzle depicting three types – Bagurumba, Thirayattam, and Veeragase. How quickly can you solve the puzzle?
Bagurumba: It is a folk dance of the indigenous Bodo tribe in Assam, and is accepted as the main traditional dance of the Bodo people. It is accompanied by musical instruments like kham (a long drum, made of wood and goat skin or other animal’s skin), sifung (flute, made of bamboo), jota (made of iron/tama), and more.
Thirayattam: It is an ethnic art form of the South Malabar region in Kerala. It is a blend of dance, theatre, music, satire, masking, martial art, and more. This vibrant art form resembles many traditions and customs of the ancient civilization, and is usually enacted in courtyards of “kaavukal” (sacred groves) and village shrines of Kerala’s south Malabar regions.
Veeragase: Prevalent in Karnataka, it is primarily performed during festivals. It is a vigorous dance based on Hindu mythology, and involves intense dance movements. It is one of the dances demonstrated in the Dasara procession held in Mysore.
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