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dance · music

Mohiniyattam, is a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Believed to have originated in 16th century CE, it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

dance · fort

Dancers perform the Bhawai folk dance at Surajgarh Haveli in Rajasthan, India. A woman lifts up a currency note with her mouth while balancing numerous pots on her head.

dance · farmland

Dance crew from Mizoram showcased street dance or freestyle dance at Thalfavang Kut 2014 in Mizoram. Thalfavang Kut festival is considered as one of the most significant festivals in Mizoram.

dance · festival

Khamba Thoibi dance is a ceremonial duet performance describing the story of a poor and brave lad of the Khuman Clan of Khamba. The boy fell in love with a girl, Thoibi. She was a princess of Moirang. Both keenly love each other.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · dance

That seems to be Chanya Mudo, folks! Arunachal's got Talent winner dancing to Apatani song during Dree festival at Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradseh. The Dree Festival is an Apatani agricultural rite.

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Dancers present the Lion dance of Sikkim at the North East Fashion Fest Delhi Chapter '13. Singhi Chham or Lion dance, also known as Kanchendzonga Dance, is a folk dance native to Sikkim. The word means Singhi Dance means the "Lion Dance".

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Folk dancers of Chattisgarh performing Kaksar dance form on Bharat Parv at Garden of Five Senses in Delhi. Kaksar dance is performed by the Abhujmaria tribe of Bastar in Chattisgarh.The dance is performed to invoke Kaksar the deity.

Uttar Pradesh·dance

Folk dancers of Madhya Pradesh performing Badhai dance on Bharat Parv at Garden of Five Senses in Delhi.

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Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha, India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna.

dance · ceremony

The Baiga tribe of Madhya Pradesh has its own set of indigenous dances. Notable among them is the Baiga Pardhauni. It is a major event in a wedding in the tribal community.

dance · crafts

Rajasthani folk group performs Kachhi Ghodi dance and sings 'Nimbooda'' song at Dilli Haat in Delhi. The Kachhi Ghodi Dance is one of the most popular Folk Dances of Rajasthan.

festival · dance

South Indian women showcasing dance item during Onam Festival at Kerala House in Delhi. Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala, India.

Arunachal Pradesh·festival · music

At the Ziro Festival of Music, the event opened with a Cheraw Dance performance in the beautiful open at the Donyi stage. Ziro is situated in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, 167 kms from the capital Itanagar.

music · dance

Cultural programme at the North East Fashion Fest-Delhi Chapter 2013. Dancers Performing Manipuri Dance Dhol Cholum at the event.

dance · festival

Folk dance troop from Uttarakhand performs a Garhwali folk dance, for visitors at a Kite flying festival in Delhi.

dance · music

Mohiniyattam, is a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Believed to have originated in 16th century CE, it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

ceremony · festival

Woman dancing to Bedu pako bara masa, a famous Garhwali song during a sangeet ceremony, Redgu - Uttarakhand. Kumaoni weddings are very simple but are solemnized with a number of rituals and traditions.

dance · music

TRADITION IN TRANSITION: Armed with a deep knowledge of the ancient tradition and a keen desire to create and refine the art, Guru Janmejoy Sai Babu brings to life unique items through Carolina's interpretation.

Uttar Pradesh·dance · festival

The Neemrana Music Foundation presents a Kathak Festival, celebrating 50 years of Kathak Kendra with Malti Shyam in a solo Kathak dance recital at Neemrana Fort Palace.

sport · dance

Maniouri folk dancers perform Lai Haraoba dance during North East Tamchon Football tournament at Ambedkar stadium in Delhi.

festival · ceremony

Womenfolk ing religious song in their regional language during Nanda Devi festival en route Homkund in Uttarakhand. The three-week-long Nanda Devi Raj Jat is a pilgrimage and festival of Uttarakhand in India.

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Cheraw dance is performed by both males and females of Mizoram. Use of the bamboo staves is the unique trait of the dance of Cheraw in Mizoram.

dance · music

Mohiniyattam, is a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Believed to have originated in 16th century CE, it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.