{"id":3552,"date":"2019-06-17T15:01:17","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T15:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/?p=3552"},"modified":"2024-02-01T10:43:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T05:13:44","slug":"folk-dances-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india","title":{"rendered":"Folk Dances of India &#8211; Flyopedia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art is the alignment of body, mind, and soul. It has touched and enlightened the lives of many. One of the most performed art forms is Folk dances. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrating a story or conveying a message through meaningful body movements syncopated to music is bound to create a lasting impression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an experience unlike any other, book the cheapest<\/span> flights to India from San Francisco<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or any other destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Folk_dance\"><em><strong>Folk dance<\/strong><\/em><\/a> has certain traits that differentiate them from other genres of dance. Although they may present as a stage performance, the performance is for the general public, who may or may not have specialized knowledge or professional training. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#Keeping_that_in_mind_it_makes_sense_why_folk_dances_preserve_the_essence_of_the_time_gone\" >Keeping that in mind, it makes sense why folk dances preserve the essence of the time gone.\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#1_The_Dance_of_Divine_Love-_Raas_Leela\" >1. The Dance of Divine Love- Raas Leela<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#2_Dance_of_the_Gods-_Theyyam\" >2. Dance of the Gods- Theyyam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#3_Flowing_Robes_of_Rajasthan-_Ghoomar\" >3. Flowing Robes of Rajasthan- Ghoomar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#4_High-Powered_and_Contagious_Dance-_Bhangra\" >4. High-Powered and Contagious Dance- Bhangra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#5_From_Philosophy_to_Sensuality-_Lavani\" >5. From Philosophy to Sensuality- Lavani<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#6_Bamboo_Dance_of_Mizoram-_Cheraw\" >6. Bamboo Dance of Mizoram- Cheraw<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/folk-dances-of-india\/#7_The_Dance_of_Destruction-_Veeragase\" >7. The Dance of Destruction- Veeragase<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_that_in_mind_it_makes_sense_why_folk_dances_preserve_the_essence_of_the_time_gone\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Keeping that in mind, it makes sense why folk dances preserve the essence of the time gone.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Dance_of_Divine_Love-_Raas_Leela\"><\/span><b>1. The Dance of Divine Love- Raas Leela<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3553 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.png\" alt=\"list of folk dances, folk dances of india state wise folk dances of punjab, folk dances of assam, folk dances of india , popular folk dances, folk dances of india map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the old, sacred Hindu text \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhagavata Purana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u2019 The mischievous \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makhan Chor<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 better known as Lord <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krishna<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would love to watch children dancing in complete bliss by the banks of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yamuna<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The kids stopped this pursuit after growing bored of it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krishna resorted to playing mellow tunes, thereby compelling the young boys and girls to start grooving. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raas Leela<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a recreation of the incident. The dancers perform around a \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mandap<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 occupied by a male and a female performer that represent the divine couple, Lord <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krishna<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radha<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Other dancers play the characters of Gopis and Saakhis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The composition is through drums and cymbals, and the tempo is languid and entrancing. Experience the captivating dance form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dance_of_the_Gods-_Theyyam\"><\/span><b>2. Dance of the Gods- Theyyam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3554 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2.png\" alt=\"list of folk dances, folk dances of india state wise folk dances of punjab, folk dances of assam, folk dances of india , popular folk dances, folk dances of india map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much more than a dance, Theyyam is a form of ritual worship to honor ancestral spirits that predate Hinduism. It incorporates other elements like mime and music, divided into more than 400 types. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The almost-intimidating and impactful ornamental decorations embellished by the performers keep the audience glued. Its presence is a part of Grand Dance Festival in the south Indian state of Kerala, between the months of December and April. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can steal a glimpse of this incredible art form at the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parassinikadavu \u00a0Sri Muthappan<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Temple in Kannur, where it is performed every day. So, why wait for the festival?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Flowing_Robes_of_Rajasthan-_Ghoomar\"><\/span><b>3. Flowing Robes of Rajasthan- Ghoomar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3.png\" alt=\"list of folk dances, folk dances of india state wise folk dances of punjab, folk dances of assam, folk dances of india , popular folk dances, folk dances of india map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/3-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internationally acclaimed dance form, Ghoomar or Jhumar hails from the \u2018Land of the Kings\u2019 better known as Rajasthan. The dance represents womanhood and is for special occasions and festivals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women pirouette to music, dressed in long robes that seem no less than a kaleidoscope. This step is \u2018Ghoomna\u2019 which literally translates to \u2018twirling\u2019 or \u2018spinning.\u2019 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opulence of the performer reflects in the mirror embroidery or \u2018Zari\u2019 work of the long, flowing skirt-like outfits. This outfit pairs with heavy jewelry and accessories. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The music is upbeat and catchy. Some performers take the dance up another notch by dancing with props like fire lamps and earthen pots balanced atop their heads. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_High-Powered_and_Contagious_Dance-_Bhangra\"><\/span><b>4. High-Powered and Contagious Dance- Bhangra<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3556 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4.png\" alt=\"list of folk dances, folk dances of india state wise folk dances of punjab, folk dances of assam, folk dances of india , popular folk dances, folk dances of india map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhangra emerged as a dance form in the 14<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century as a celebratory gesture devoted to the harvest season. So much so, Bhangra originated from the word \u2018Bhang\u2019 which refers to an important harvest crop, hemp. No wonder it is addictive!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the folk dances which is performed to the high powered rhythm of a double-headed drum called \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dhol<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 which puts a spell on anybody and everybody that is within its audible vicinity. This is exactly why it has made its way into the hearts of the worldwide audience and Bollywood music scene, alike. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sound of drums pairs with lyrics called \u2018boliyan\u2019 which are stanzas that illustrate the Punjabi culture. Give in to the rhythm of this vibrant dance<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_From_Philosophy_to_Sensuality-_Lavani\"><\/span><b>5. From Philosophy to Sensuality- Lavani<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3557 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5.png\" alt=\"list of folk dances, folk dances of india state wise folk dances of punjab, folk dances of assam, folk dances of india , popular folk dances, folk dances of india map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The dance form originated in Maharashtra and has attained a skyrocketing success during the Peshawari Dynasty in the 14th century. It is a mixture of various social concepts and aspects put together poetically. Presentation is through the syncopated movement of the body.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lavani can be classified into two different categories, namely Nirguni Lavani and Sringari Lavani. While the former centers&#8217; philosophical themes, the latter is concerned with topics of sensuality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The performance is in a very fast-pace bang of \u2018Dholak\u2019, coupled with high-treble instruments like cymbals. A traditional Lavani performance continues throughout the night, and is concluded by burning a replica of the Hindu God of Love \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manmatha<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bamboo_Dance_of_Mizoram-_Cheraw\"><\/span><b>6. Bamboo Dance of Mizoram- Cheraw<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3558 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6.png\" alt=\"list of folk dances, folk dances of india state wise folk dances of punjab, folk dances of assam, folk dances of india , popular folk dances, folk dances of india map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/6-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The folk dance of Mizoram dates back to the 1st century AD, and interestingly finds its origin in Yunnan Province of China. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The performance is by a group of six to eight dancers and uses long bamboo staves as props. <\/span>The staves struck together close to the ground, in a cross-like position by four individuals, usually men.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clapping of the starves is at rhythmic intervals composing a beat. A group of two to four performers, usually women, dance within these beating bamboos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They step in and out of the thumping bamboos, gracefully. Dance steps mirror the magnificent natural atmosphere of Mizoram, including the swaying of trees, a flight of a bird, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Initially, the performance was for the solace of the souls of the departed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Dance_of_Destruction-_Veeragase\"><\/span><b>7. The Dance of Destruction- Veeragase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3559 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7.png\" alt=\"list of folk dances, folk dances of india state wise folk dances of punjab, folk dances of assam, folk dances of india , popular folk dances, folk dances of india map\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/7-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veeragase consists of two, four or six dancers with a singer chanting the story of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daksha Yagna<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yagna<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 can be understood as a ritual sacrifice. According to ancient Indian texts, the dance style is a way to honor Lord Shiva\u2019s avatar, known as Veerabhadra. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goddess <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sati<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gave her life, owing to the non-acceptance of her father for Lord Shiva. Enraged by the misfortune, Shiva performed \u2018Tandava\u2019 the destructive dance that created Veerbhadra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is only performed by the Hindu sect of monks called \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jangama.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019\u00a0 Piercing of mouth is sometimes carried out as a part of the performance. Karnataka is the best place to experience the art form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is a dimension of diversity. The above-mentioned folk dances are as extraordinary as the stories of their origin. Some of them emerge out of ancient sacred texts, while others indicate a celebratory gesture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, skipping them on your next visit to India would mean missing a huge, rich chunk of the days long gone. Avail online travel deals like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\"><strong><em>cheapest flights to India from San Francisco<\/em><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other locations from all across the globe, now!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Art is the alignment of body, mind, and soul. It has touched and enlightened the lives of many. 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