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Lai Haraoba dance of Manipur at Nest Fest in Delhi 2018. The Manipuris believe that this dance represents the concept of the beginning of the world. The dance steps are done on tiptoes.

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Dance is a voice of silence, it deals not only with melody, rhythm and emotion but also with sensations. When someone surrenders to it, it becomes a sign of humanity. Bharatanatyam dancer Geeta Chandran tried something similar.

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Hojagiri dance is one of the famous dances of Tripura. The dance is performed by only women, of about 4 to 6 member in a team. The Riang clan of Tripuri people performs this dance and they are very expert.

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Folk dancers perform Ghumura dance at Odisha Parba in Delhi. The Indian state of Odisha enthrals with various forms of folk dance and music rooted in tribal ancestry. The Kalahandi district of Odisha literally means a ‘pot of arts’.

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Folk dancers perform Chhau dance at Odisha Parba in Delhi. Chhau or Chau is a semi-classical Indian dance form originating from east India.

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Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. This is basically a community dance for women.

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Nati is a traditional dance form which local people are following from ages. This is the famous folk dance of upper Himachal area. Nati is the term used for both songs and dance.

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Pandit Birju Maharaj ji says, ' He grew up listening to the mesmerizing stories of Lachhu Maharaj and Shambhu Maharaj by his mother, she also use to tell him about the honor and respect they gained with their dance specialization'.

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Kids of Mizoram's Mara tribe show their dance moves at Lyuva Khutla festival. Lyuva Khutla, the most important and biggest cultural as well as thanksgiving festival of the Mara tribes of Mizoram, was celebrated in southern Mizoram’s Siaha t…

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Artists perform Wangala dance at Paryatan Parv in Delhi. Wangala dance or drum dance is a folk dance of the Garo community from Meghalaya.

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Hojagiri dancers of the Reang or Bru tribals of Tripura at Paryatan Parv share space with Kashmiri dancers. Tripura state is a northeastern state of India with a number of ethnic groups and religions.

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An artist dressed as lord Krishna performs Raas Leela, a classical dance form from Manipur at Paryavartan Parv, Delhi leg. The dance is inspired by Krishna.

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Maibi Dance or priestess dance of the Meiteis from the plains of Manipur is performed at the Paryatan Parv in Delhi. The Maibi dance is usually performed during the Lai-Haraoba ritual festival of the Meiteis.

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A classical dance form from Manipur, Raas Leela is displayed at Paryatan Parv, Delhi leg. "The idea of Paryatan Parv is to propagate the message of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’, to encourage Indians to visit various tourist destinations of the country…

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Folk dancers performing Dollu Kunitha at the Janapada Jatara folk festival at Janapada Loka institute for promoting folk cultural arts in Karnataka. The dancer puts fire in his mouth while dancing showing supremacy of the character.

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A conspicuous attire, a complex headgear with Pied Hornbill feathers and colourful attire clothing the men and women performing this tribal dance of the Tangkhul Nagas from Manipur.

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Tripuri students perform the Lebang Bumani dance at the Ambedkar Stadium during the Tamchon Trophy in New Delhi.

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Indian Odissi dancer offers a heartfelt act to Goddess Durga on Durga Puja. Odissi, also referred to as Orissi in older literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha – an eastern coasta…

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Indian Odissi dancer offers a heartfelt act to Goddess Durga on Durga Puja. Odissi, also referred to as Orissi in older literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha – an eastern coasta…

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Biswarupa puja committee organises dance program during Durga Puja in Delhi. Two young Indian Odissi dancers perform a heartfelt act on the occasion of Durga Puja.

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Odissi or Orissi is one of the pre-eminent classical dance forms of India which originated in the Hindu temples of the eastern coastal state of Odisha in India.

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Odissi or Orissi is one of the pre-eminent classical dance forms of India which originated in the Hindu temples of the eastern coastal state of Odisha in India.

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Sambalpuri Dance is the most famous folk dance of Western Odisha. Dhol, Nishan, Muhuri, Tasa, flute are the Sambalpuri Music Instrument which are used in Sambalpuri dances.