
Indian Navy tableau and brass band at Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, in Delhi
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The Indian Navy's ceremonial tableau proceeds along Kartavya Path during India's annual Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
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"That's luddi, not giddha", our viewer Aseem Kashyap commented. We're happy to stand corrected, if that is indeed the case! The Gidda dance is derived from the ancient ring dance and is performed by women and girls. One of the girls plays on the drum or 'dholki' while others form a circle. While moving in a circle, the girls raise their hands to the level of their shoulders and clap their hands in unison. Rhythm is generally provided by clapping of hands. Slogans known as bolis are sung while dancing which exhibit the deep human feeling.Quick is the movement of the feet in its faster parts that it is difficult for the spectator even to wink till the tempo falls again. The traditional dress during giddha dance is short female style shirt (choli) with ghagra or lehnga (loose shirt upto ankle
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