dance

Madhya Pradesh·dance

Saila dance is performed by the young boys of Chattisgarh during the post harvest time. Saila is a stick-dance and is popular among the people of Sarguja, Chhindwara and Betul districts.

dance · music

Hojagiri – A Magnificent Reang Tribal Dance of Tripura is presented as the theme of the Tripura State Tableau.

dance · temple

‘Karakattam’, a popular folk dance of Tamil Nadu forms an important event in temple festival celebrations especially in Amman Temple festivals in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu.

ceremony · dance

“JAGO” literally means “Wake Up”. Centuries ago invitations were not sent to invite people to wedding ceremony. Jago is a festive dance full of energy and celebrations which would take place the night before a Punjabi Wedding.

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Famous for its traditional arts and folk dances, the state of Karnataka presents traditional folk dances of the state in this year’s Republic Day Parade tableau.

dance · ceremony

Lai Haraoba is one of the oldest ritualistic theatres of the world jealously preserved by the Meitei community of Manipur with utmost awe and sanctity. The entire community participates in it with complete devotion.

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The tableau depicts the Yak Dance, one of the most famous pantomimes of the Mahayana sect of Buddhist Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.

festival · dance

Republic Day Parade on Rajpath witnesses tableaux from 17 States and Six Ministries of the Central Government.

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livestock · festival

Rajasthani comedians perform a dance drama during the annual Nagaur Festival in Rajasthan. The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. The fair goes on for eight days.

Uttarakhand·village · old town

Over the last 15 years our simple community of Chhoti Haldwani has evolved into the Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti.

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Ahmed Khan is an Indian choreographer, producer, actor, director and writer. Khan began as a child actor playing small roles in films like Raakh. He played an orphan boy in his debut film, Mr.

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Indian artists represent Draupadi Cheer Haran, a segment of Mahabharat in form of dance drama in India.

river · dance

The Gonds are one of the most famous and important tribes in India, known for their unique customs and traditions. They are mainly a nomadic tribe and call themselves as Koytoria.

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The Gonds are one of the most famous and important tribes in India, known for their unique customs and traditions. They are mainly a nomadic tribe and call themselves as Koytoria.

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Pumpkin Crew is a hip-hop dance crew (group) founded by pioneer B-boys and Popper of Manipur.

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Young Bhutanese dancers perform 'Thae re ba re' dance during 37th Birth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty 5th King of Bhutan in Bhutanese Embassy, Delhi

dance · music

Choreographed Pung Cholom by Manipuri Cultural Folks during Sangai festival in Manipur. The Pung cholom is a Manipuri dance. It is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and Classical Manipuri dance.

Gangtok, Sikkim·festival · dance

Sikkimese youth enthrall audiences with Western hip-hop dance during Red Panda Sikkim Winter Carnival.

festival · dance

Guru Jiengam Kamei together with Alvina Gonson perform during Rani Gaidinliu Birth Centenary program at Tyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.

festival · politics

Young Sikkimese girls dance to South Indian film industry and Bollywood hit songs at Red Panda Winter Carnival in Sikkim. Chief Minister Pawan Chamling inaugurated the Red Panda Winter Festival- 2016 at MG Marg.

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Yet-Thang Oi-Thang Yannaba - This fight involves great skill and proficiency as each dancer handles two swords simultaneously. This martial art form is used in battles but has been stylised for stage presentations.

Sikkim·festival · politics

Ashmita Sharma performs Nepali dance at Red Panda Festival 2016 in Gangtok, Sikkim. Chief Minister Pawan Chamling inaugurated the Red Panda Winter Festival- 2016 at MG Marg.