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Indian culture is extremely rich when it comes to dance forms. From wonderful classical dances to amazing number of folk dances which are particular to every region, India boasts of a wonderfully gifted dance culture. Classical Indian dances like Bharat Natyam, Kathak, and Manipuri etc are world renowned because of the class and quality.
Similarly, Indian folk dances truly reflect the original India. Go to any part of the India and one will find some form of mesmerizing folk dance practiced by rural people and tribes. Indian folk dances will manage to enchant you with their diversity and uniqueness.
Indian folk dances trace its roots in India’s varied socio-economic and cultural diversity. Indian folk dances are wonderful medium of expression of joy and happiness prevalent among the people. India has several festivals and celebrations. Most of the folk dances are performed in these festivals thus becoming essential and flourishing part of our rich culture. These folk dances are often improvised and they follow no set rules or steps. It’s up to the dancers to improvise the steps and give expression to his feelings.
Folk dances are celebrated on every possible occasions including, marriage, child birth, harvesting season, festivals etc. Indian folk dances are quite simple yet completely entertaining and joyful. Every form of folk dance in India is accompanied by different sets of costumes and jewels.
South India is famous for folk dances like Padayani, Kummi, Kolattam and Thapetta Gullu whereas central India boasts of Gaur, Muria, Karma, Saila, Kaksar dances. Eastern part of India has folk dance jewels like Chhau, Brita, Dalkhai, Goti Puas whereas North India is rich with folk dances like Dumhal, Hikat, Namagen and Bhangra.
In fact, Bhangra is a dance with popularity in western countries as well. Indian folk dances are full of life and they reflect the true India.
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