Art of dancing

                KARNATAKA FOLK DANCE The prominent folk dances of karnataka are the Yakshgana and Dollu Kunitha. Yakshagana is a folk theatre form of Karnataka wheras Kunitha are considered as the ritualistic dances of Karnataka. Dollu Kunitha is a major form of folk- dance performance in Karnataka. Dollu Kunitha is performed mainly by men and women of the Kuruba community of Nothern Karnataka.  Huttari Dance, Bolak-aat and Komb-aat are the popular traditional dance form from kodagu region. In Mysore Dollu Kunitha, Beesu samsale, Kamsale nritya and somana kunitha are popular. Kamsale is mainly practiced in the districts of Mysore, Nanjagud, Kollegal and Bangalore. Jaggahalige Kunita, Karadimajal, Bhootha Aradhane and Yakshagana are famous in Dakshina Kannada. Bhooth Aradhane is practiced in the coastal regions of Karnataka, the festival is a great mix of folk beliefs, awesome spectacle and ritualistic magic toward away the evil through a worship of the devil himself. Gaarudi Gombe- Thi

             MAHARASHTRA FOLK DNACE Folk dances of  Maharashtra that makes you understand culture. Gifted with its rich culture and traditions, Maharashtra has differing types of folk dance forms.  Dindi and Kala - These are folk dances are religious folk dances, reflecting the bliss of Lord Krishna.  It is also a religious folk dance of Maharshtra. On Ekadashi in kartik month of the Hindu calendar, this dance is performed. This dance depicts Lord Krishna performing acts and playful nature. Kala dance-------- It is a form of folk dance that describes the mood of Lord Krishna. This folk dance is a symbol of fertility. A man breaks the pot nd sprinkles yogurt on the female dancers. The dancers wave sticks and swords in a fierce battle dance after the opening of the ceremony. The most attraction of this is the rhythm. Dhangari Gaja- As the dhangars of the sholapur district of Maharashtra herd to green pastures for grazing for their cattle. So, They become acquainted with nature.  Inspired

                     PUNJAB FOLK DANCE Punjab is known for its rich traditional folk dance and music across the world. You can't separate Punjab from their folk dance and music. There are a plethora of folk dances that have been found across punjab including Bhangra, Gidda which are immensely popular amongst all dance forms of Punjabi folk dance. The exuberance and enthusiasm of the Punjabi people is strongly displayed in their folk dance. The rhythm of dhol and punjabi music will compel you to tap your feet. Bhangra- If you have ever been to Punjab or not, you must have heard about Bhangra. Bhangra is the most famous dance form in punjab and across the world. Wherever punjabi's reside they have carried their trademark   dancing style with them. Bhangra is one of the oldest and most traditional punjabi dance forms originated in the Majha area of punjab. This dance form was originally associated with the harvesting season of punjab and traditionally performed during the festival

            GUJARATI FOLK DANCE FORMS The folk dance Culture of Gujarat is a celebration of energetic music and colorful costumes. Most folk dances in Gujarat have religious or social significance and are participatory, although sometimes exclusive to one gender or the other. There are many folk dances in Gujarat such as Garba, Raas, Tippani, Dangi nritya, Hudo, Matukadi, Siddi Dhamal. Garba is Gujarat's famous folk dance. The Garba word derived from Sanskrit word garbha deep which meanns an oil lamp placed in a holed earthen pot. The Garba dance is performed in a circle around  the holed earthen pot to celebrate the Navratri Festival. The Navratri Festival is celebrated in honors Goddess Amba who fought nine nights to destroy a devil. The Garba dance is a form of worship offered by women to Goddess Amba. The Garba dance includes clapping of hands and moving feet in different combinations according to the rhythm of the song. The Garba is also performed at religious functions, marri