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Folk dances of India States The earliest treatise on dance available to us is Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra, the source book of the art of drama, dance and music. It is generally accepted that the date of the work is between the 2nd century BCE- 2nd c...

Folk dances of India States The earliest treatise on dance available to us is Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra, the source book of the art of drama, dance and music. It is generally accepted that the date of the work is between the 2nd century BCE- 2nd century C.E. The Natyashastra is also known as the fifth veda. According to the author, he has evolved this veda by taking words from the Rigveda, music from the Samaveda, gestures from the Yajurveda and emotions from the Atharvaveda. To present nritya and natya effectively, a dancer should be trained to communicate the navarasas. These are: love (shringaara), mirth (haasya), compassion (karuna), valour(veera), anger (roudra), fear (bhayanak), disgust (bibhatsa), wonder (adbhuta) and peace (shaanta). The drum is the most common of the folk instruments that provide musical accompaniment to these dances. Folk Dances of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh includes folk dances like the Wancho, Khampti, Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Popir and the Ponung Dances. 1. The Buiya Dance- The Buiya dance of Digaru Mishmis is performed on any festive occasion which have the purposed for the prosperity and good health of the performer and his household. 2. Ponung Dance- famous folk dance of Adi tribal people. 3. Bardo Chham - is performed by Sherdukpens, a small community living in the West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. Folk dances of Andhra Pradesh- Dhimsa dance, Kolattam, Bhagotam, Burrakatha, Kuchipudi, Bhamakalapam, Butta Bommalu, Dappu,Lambadi,Bonalu Dance, Perini and Tappeta Gullu etc. Folk dances of Assam- Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai, Bagurumba by The Bodo tribe Bihu is celebrated at different times of the year. 1. Rongali Bihu- April 2. Kongali Bihu- October, Kati or Kongali Bihu brings the celebration of the harvest season 3. Bhogali Bihu /Magh Bihu- January It brings the end of the harvest season. This festival is commemorated by a feast known as Bhuj. The largest Bihu dance has 11,298 participants and was achieved by State of Assam (India) in Guwahati, Assam, India on 14 April 2023. Bihar- birha, Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia, jhijiya and Dhobia Chhattisgarh- Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, ‘Gendi’,Bhagoriya Saila, Karma, suya. Saila dance- Jharkahnd and Chhattishgarh Gujarat- Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai, hallisaka Garba Dance-This dance is performed by the womenfolk of Gujarat. This dance form has connection with Shakti-Puja and its origin is believed to be in the worship of goddess Jagdamba.  Goa- Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, kunbi, dhangri raja dance (navratri), Ghodemodni Himachal Pradesh- Dhaman, Rakshasa,Kayang Dance Bakayang,Jataru Kayang ,Chohara ,Shand Shabu, Lang-Dar-Ma, Nati, Jhanjhar, Jhora Dance, Gi Dance and Rasa Dance Haryana- Ratvai, Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor. Jammu & Kashmir-Dumhal,Rauf, Hikat,Wuegi-Naсhun, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Bhand Pather Jharkhand- Jamda, sarai-kela chaau, salhul, sohrai Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua Karnataka- Yakshagana,veeragase, dolokunitha, baylata, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi. Kerala- Mayil Attam (Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Padayani (Kerala), Oppana (Kerala), Theyyam (Kerala), Thiruvathira (Kerala), Thidambu Nritham (Kerala), Ottam Thullal, Kaikottikali Maharashtra - Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar Madhya Pradesh- Jawara(Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh), Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni Maanch, Gaur Maria Dance(one of the important dances of Bison Horn Marias of Abhujmaria plateau of Bastar in Madhya Pradesh). Manipur- Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Maibi Dance(performed during the celebration of festival Lai Haraoba, which is an annual ritual festival of the Meitei Manipuris), Nupa dance or Nupa Pala or Kartal Cholom or Cymbal dance. Mizoram- Cheraw Dance or Bamboo dance, Khuallam, Sawlakin/ Lakher dance, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Chailam(during the festival of Chapchar Kut), Chheihlam, Zangtalam and Sarlamkai/ Solakia dance. Meghalaya-Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho, Behdiengkhlam, Wangala, Dorsegata Nagaland- Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Changsang(by the Chang Naga Tribe of Nagaland during Naknyulüm festival in the month of July), MONYU ASHO (PHOM ), MELO PHITA (ANGAMI), LANGNYU-KHIAMTSANGSHE, (KHIAMNIUNGAN), KUKUYIPHETO(CHAKESANG ) Odisha- Gotipuya, Ghumora, bagha, Chhau of Mayurbhanj, Pala, Daskathia, Danda Nata, Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Prahlad Nataka, Rangabati, Dalkhai Dance, ‘Chah Baganar Jumur Nach, Deodhani Dance, Dhepa Dhuliya Dance. Punjab- Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand Punjab- Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Luddi Dance (male folk dance of Punjab), Dhankara Dance/Gaatka dance, Kikli Dance Rajasthan- Terahtali Dance, Ghumar, Chakri, Gair Dance(holi), Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Gowari Dance, Chari Dance, Kathputli Dance, Kalbeliya Dance(The UNESCO has inscribed Kalbelia folk songs and dances in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.) Sikkim- Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance. Tamil Nadu-Kummi, Kolattam,Bamber Dance,Karagattam,Kavadi Aattam,Devaraattam, Kolattam or Kazhi Aattam, Kazhai Kothu, Mayil Aattam or Peacock Dance, Ottan Koothu and Paampu Attam or Snake Dance  Tripura- Hojagiri, Garia/ Goria, Mamita Dance, Bizu, Sangrai Uttar Pradesh- Charkula Dance, Dadra, Nautanki, Raslila/Braj Raslila,Khyal, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Naqaal, Swang/Saang(folk dance drama practiced in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh). Uttarakhand- Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila Leshalaptu dance- Nagaland Kumti dance- Kerala Rangabati- West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar Lakshadweep- Lava, Kolkali, Parichakali. Hurka Baul Dance- Uttarakhand Pangi Dance, Himachal Pradesh Martial Dances of India 1. Kalarippayattu: Kerala and one of the oldest fighting systems in existence. 2. Silambam: It is a weapon-based Indian martial art from Tamil Nadu. 3. Gatka: It is weapon-based Indian martial art basically created by the Sikhs of Punjab. 4. Thang Ta: It is popular term for the ancient Manipuri Martial Art also known as Huyen Lallong. 5. Mardani Khel. This traditional martial art of Maharashtra is practiced in kolhapur. 6. Paika Dance: It is a martial art form of Orissa Folk dances of West Bengal Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan, chhau or The ‘masked dance, Brita dance, Tusu dance of birbhum, kushan dance 3 branches of Chhau- 1. West Bengal- Purulia 2. Odisha- Mayurbhanj 3. Jharkhand- Saraikela  ▪ On 7 April 2016 (96th birthday), Google Published a Google Doodle to honor his work. ▪ Book: Raga Mala: The Autobiography of Ravi Shankar, My Music: My life 2. Latif Ahmad Khan (1942 –1989) 3. UstadFaiyaz Khan (USE OF THIS MATERIAL OUTSIDE ADHYAYAN 4. Anokhelal Mishra (1914 – 1958) ACADEMY IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND PanditJasraj (28 January 1930 -2020) ILLEGAL AND AN INFRINGEMENT OF THE 5. PanditJasraj belongs to MewatiGharana. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF ADHYAYAN 6. Pandit Nikhil JyotiGhosh (28 December ACADEMY) 1918-1995) 7. Tanmoy Bose Drum/Tabla 8. BickramGhosh 1. Allah Rakha Khan ▪ AllaRakha was awarded the PadamShri in 9. Uma Shankar Mishra 1977. 10. Vilayat Khan ▪ He was also featured in a Google doodle 11. Nikhil Banerjee on 29th April 2014, on the occasion of his 12. Rajeev Janardan 95th birthday. FLUTE 2. UstadZakirHussain 1. Hari Prasad Chaurasia ▪ Padma Shri (1988) (The youngest ▪ SangeetNatakAkedemi -1984 recipient of Padma Shree) ▪ Padma Bhushan (2002). ▪ Padma Bhushan- 1992 ▪ Padma Vibhusan (2023). ▪ Books: Official Biography “Breath of ▪ Book:- ZadirHussain A Life in Music Gold” by Sathya Saran. 3. PanditKishanMaharad ▪ Along with Shivkumar Sharma, he ▪ He belongs to Banaras Gharana of composed music for many films- Hindustani classical music. Chandni, Daar, Lamhe, Silsila, Vijay. 4. GudiaMaharaj (Samta Prasad) 2. PnnalalGhosh (24 July 1911 – 1980):- 5. AnandaGopalBandopadhay PannalalGhosh jointely scored the 6. Sukhwinder Singh Namdhari backgraound for ‘Aandhiyan’ in 1952 ▪ Sukhvinder Singh is one of the India’s alongwithUstad Ali Akbar Khan and most dynamic percussionists. Pandit Ravi Shankar. He was the first to SITAR introduce the seven-hole flute. 1. Pandit Ravi Shankar ▪ He was a disciple Allauddin Khan. ▪ KalidasSamman (1987-88, MP RajendraPrasanna. He belong to Government) Banaras Gharana. ▪ SangeetNatakAkademi Award (1962) ▪ Padma Bhushan (1967) THE CLARINET/SHEHNAI ▪ Padma Vibhushan (1981) 1. Bismillah Khan:-He was invited by ▪ Other Government and academic the Prime Minister of India, Pandit honours Jawaharlal Nehru to play shehnai on ▪ Ramon Magsaysay Award (1992) the First Independence Day (15 ▪ Fiver Grammy Award: 1967, 1973, 2002, August 1947) in Delhi’s Red Fort. 2013 & Life Time Achievement Award Award: received at 55th Annual Grammy Award. Page | 1  a. Tansan Award by Government of Santoor- Shivkumar Sharma, Bhajansopori, Madhya Pradesh. VarshaAgarwal, Trun Bhattacharya. b. Padma Shri (1961) c. Padma Bhushan (1968) RUDRAVEENA:- UstabSadiq Ali Khan, Asad Ali Khan. d. Padma Vibhushan (1990) e. Bharat Ratna (2001) PAKHAVAJ f. India Post issued commemorative postage stamps on ₹ 500 KunalPatil, Kelucharan Mohapatra, denomination on 21 August 2008. (MridangTabla, Odissi dancer), Ustad Rehman g. On his 102nd birthday, Google Khan, Tota Ram, PanditBhawani Shankar, Thakur honored Bismillah Khan a Google Laxman Singh, Gopaldas, Chhatrapati Singh Doodle. GHATAM h. There is an auditorium on the name of Bismillah Khan. T.H. Vinayakram (Grammy Award winner (1996), 2. Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan Padma Bhushan (2014), E.M. Subramaniam 3. Begeshwari Qamar- She is the India’s only women shehnai player. SARANGI SAROD Shankar Khan, Pandit Ram Narayan, Ramesh 1. Allauddin Khan (8 October 1862 – 1972) Mishra, Sultan Khan, UstadBindu Khan, Iliyas 2. Zarin Sharma (Darovoala) Khan, Abdul Karim Khan, Gopal Mishra, Ahmad 3. PanditMukesh Sharma Khan. 4. Ali Akbar Khan 5. Amzad Ali Khan:- In 2014, along with his SIMJHANI two sons, Ayaan Ali Khan and Amaan Ali Khan performed.‘Raga For Peace’ in Zubin Mehta (Padma Bhushan 1996, Padma Nobel Prize concert. Vibhushan – 2001,Tagore Award – 2013) 6. Buddhadev Das Gupta Veena 1. SarawwatiS.Balachandran 2. Krishna Bhagavatar 3. V.DoroSwamy 4. BaddruddinDagar 5. Jayanthi Balachandra 6. PanditBiswajit Roy Chowdhary MRIDANGAM 4. T. Gopal Krishnan (Kerala) 5. Palghat R. Raghu VIOLIN 6. The Krishnan, L. Subrahmanyam, Vishnu Govind Jog, Dr.N. Rajan, SangeetRajan, Kunakudi, Vaidyanath, Mohan Chandra Shekhar, Lalgudi SANTOOR Page | 2