
Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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The energetic dance steps and quick hand movements define the Bihu dance of Assam. But that is not all as any folk dance is incomplete without its costume and jewellery and the performers of Bihu don the traditional Assamese attire. This dance is performed usually by the young males and females to show their joy and merriment on the arrival of spring season. A lot of vibrancy can be seen in the dance outfit of Bihu and that is what depicts the genuine spirit of this dance form. They are dressed in Chador; Chador is like a drape which is used for covering the upper portion of the body. The women don a blouse beneath the chador and the common fabrics used for making the attire are pat silk, cotton and muga silk. Music is a vital part of every folk dance and the same is the case with Bihu. Th
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