Emerging from the north eastern state of India and bordering over Burma, is the state of Manipur in its traditional…
Indian Performing Arts
India is a powerhouse of performing arts, a colorful and multi-hued ritual that showcases talent like nothing else. Showcasing resplendent costumes, dazzling jewelry, quaint adornments and traditional practices, the art forms sew a cultural lore. Delve deep into Kathakali and Kathak, Bihu and Bharat Natyam to discover the countless expressions of tradition. The folk theatre culture, the ‘jatra’, dance dramas based on mythological stories, and tribal renditions of folklore have lent their own influence on Indian ethnic wear.
Giddha is a popular folk dance of Punjab that is performed only by the ladies. This dance is the female…
Dance forms in India know no boundaries of caste and creed as they depict oneness of the nation. They may…
The art that echoes the culture of Kerala throughout the world is its most stylish form of traditional dance…
The colors, designs and swirling robes of Rajasthan have mesmerized Indian and Western women for years. Because of the folk…
Kuchipudi an established dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh. This classical dance is named after a village Kuchelapuram, 65 Kms…
Mohiniyattam, also spelt as Mohiniattam, is the traditional dance form of Kerala performed exclusively by women. It is one of…
Assam is a land known for its animated colors, rich history and a culture which is basically a hybrid of…
Dance was perhaps the first forms of expression that did not need words, but was a much better way…