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Haryana·dance · crafts

DLF Cyber Hub hosts a cultural exchange festival The Global Gate in association with One World Foundation.

coastline · festival

Orissa, officially spelled Odisha, is a state of India located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 261 BCE.

Haryana·dance · festival

Folk dancers of Odisha perform Gotipua dance form at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, Haryana. Gotipua, the Oriya etymon of which literally means ‘Goti’ = ‘single’ & ‘Pua’ = ‘Boy’.

festival · flowers

The dancing troupe from Orissa perform Orissi( Classical dance form) on the festival of "Phool Wallon Ki Sair".

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Odisha·temple · architecture

Brahmeswara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, erected at the end of the 9th century CE, is richly carved inside and out.

Odisha·festival · dance

Devotees play Mridanga and Manjiras during Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri in Odisha. See devotees dance to the beat of Dholak while other people join their hands in devotion.

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Folk artists of Odisha present 'Odia Pala' at the annual Odisha Parba in Delhi. The three-day festival, see the lawns of India Gate comes alive with Odisha’s rich cultural heritage - from its regional dance and music to gastronomical deligh…

Madhya Pradesh·dance · music

Classical dancers from different part of country pose for camera on the occasion of Khajuraho dance festival at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

Sikkim·dance · festival

Dancers with bird masks perform a Cham dance during Detor Cham festival in Enchey Monastery in Gangtok. Buddhists watch the dance performance with their kids.

Gangtok, Sikkim·dance · festival

Dancers with bird masks perform a Cham dance during Detor Cham festival in Enchey Monastery in Gangtok. Buddhists watch the dance performance with their kids.

Arunachal Pradesh·dance

Enormous hats with motifs and religious symbols on the heads of designated dancers from the monastery perform at Tawang Monastery. The motifs and religious symbols in close up.

Jammu and Kashmir·dance · politics

Folk Dance of Ladakh performed by women. Ladakh lies in Jammu and Kashmir state of India. Folk dance of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir state, India.

Haryana·hills · dance

K. Dorgy and Group performs 'Chaches' or 'Peacock dance' of Ladakh at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India.

Haryana·hills · dance

K. Dorgy and Group performs 'Chaches' or 'Peacock dance' of Ladakh at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India.

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Ladakhi people in traditional clothing, yak skin coats and Turquoise head dress . Ladakh has a rich heritage of folk dance.

Leh, Ladakh·dance · river

Folk dance being performed by men in Ladakh during the Singge Khababs festival in Leh. The Singhey Khababs festival, earlier known as the Sindhu Darshan Festival, is a festival held annually / every year in the town of Leh, in Ladakh, Jammu…

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There are many traditional dances in India's Ladakh region. Every village has either a dance of its own or the custom of performing ancient steps and rhythms on special occasions to keep traditions alive.

festival · dance

Ladakhi women wear the Perak, a traditional Ladakhi dress during Yuru Khabgyat festival at Lamayuru Monastery in Ladakh region of the Indian states Jammu & Kashmir. One can see a masked lama walks around.

ceremony · dance

We see monks occupied with prayers, chanting, medication and attending the ritual but here monks are dancing offering prayers to the god. These monks are dancing at Hemis monastery in Ladhak.

ceremony · dance

Monks are popular for performing cham Dance (Ritual Mask Dances) on a special occasion. This is a ritual dance done by the monks of Hemis Monastery in Ladhak offering prayer to god - It says - Gawa La Ye- referring to Happiness.

dance · festival

Ladakhis dance with swords and masks - a version of the crazy yak herder? This is not your typical Ladakhi masked dance. The two performers are doing an unusual side hop instead of the usual cymbals and Cham dance.

dance · music

Joined by their men, women of Ladakh put up a rythmic dance and song performance, accompanied by drums and their pipes. Ladakhis dance at 'Enchanting Ladakh' in New Delhi. This is not your typical Ladakhi masked dance.