The goti puas are boy dancers who dress up as girls. They are the students of the akhadas, or gymnasia, established by Ramachandradeva in Puri, in the periphery of the temple. As they were offshoots of the akhada system, goti puas also came to be known as akhada pilas - boys attached to akhadas. Another reason often given to justify the emergence of the goti pua system is that as a section of followers of the Vaishnava religion disapproved of dancing by women as a pretext for worship - they introd ...

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Indian folk dances, Indian folk dances - Raut Nacha Chhattisgarh, Indian folk dances - Bardo Chham Arunchal Pradesh, Indian folk dances - CHANG LO / SUA LUA NAGALAND, Indian folk dances - CHARKULA UTTAR PRADESH, Indian folk dances - CHERAW DANCE MIZORAM, Indian folk dances - DALKAI ORISSA, Indian folk dances - DEVARATTAM TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - DOL CHOLAM MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - DOLLU KUNITHA KARNATAKA, Indian folk dances - DUMHAL KASHMIR, Indian folk dances - GARADI PONDICHERRY, Indian folk dances - GHOOMAR HARYANA & RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - GOTI PUA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - HOJAGIRI TRIPURA, Indian folk dances - JAWARA MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KARMA MUNDA BIHAR, Indian folk dances - KINNAURI NATI HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KALBELIA DANCE RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - KOLI MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - KUMMI TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - LAVA DANCE LAKSHADWEEP, Indian folk dances - NAMGEN HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - NICOBARESE DANCE ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS, Indian folk dances - PADAYANI KERALA, Indian folk dances - PANTHI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - PAVRI NACH MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - RUK MAR NACHA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - SINGHI CHHAM SIKKIM, Indian folk dances - SPAW DANCE LADAKH, Indian folk dances - TARANGMEL GOA, Indian folk dances - TERTALI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THANG TA MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - THAPETTA GULLU ANDHRA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THE PADHAR DANCE GUJARAT, Indian folk dances - POIKAL ATTAM TAMIL NADU

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Including:

Kathak - Early history Kathak - Muslim influence Kathak - Change in the era of Radha-Krishna Kathak - Spread Kathak - Today Kathak - Modern Repertoire

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Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Indian dance usually refers to traditional dance from India, such as Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak , Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniattam or Manipuri. Indian dance is based on the treatise Natyashasthra by the sage Bharatha, which explains the Indian art of acting. Acting or natya is a br ...

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The Bihu dance is a folk dance from the Indian state of Assam related to the festival of Bihu. This joyous dance is performed by both young men and women, and is characterized by brisk dance steps, rapid hand movement, and a rhythmic swaying of the hips in order to represent youthful passion. Dancers wear traditionally colorful Assamese clothing. The Bihu dance is performed in conjunction with traditional Bihu folk music, played with: the "dhol", similar to a drum; the mohor singor pepa, a pipe instrument made from a buf ...

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This is a rudimentary form of the more evolved Chhau dance of West Bengal. Performed in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, it has its base in the martial arts tradition. The dance is a stylized mock battle in which two groups of dancers armed with swords and shields, alternatively attack and defend themselves with vigorous movements and elegant stances. Especially notable is the accompanying music, noted for its rhythmic complexities and vigorous percussion. The instruments include 'Mahuri' - a double reeded instrument, 'Dhola' - a barrel shaped two-sided drum, 'Dhumsa' - a hem ...

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Indian folk dances, Indian folk dances - Raut Nacha Chhattisgarh, Indian folk dances - Bardo Chham Arunchal Pradesh, Indian folk dances - CHANG LO / SUA LUA NAGALAND, Indian folk dances - CHARKULA UTTAR PRADESH, Indian folk dances - CHERAW DANCE MIZORAM, Indian folk dances - DALKAI ORISSA, Indian folk dances - DEVARATTAM TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - DOL CHOLAM MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - DOLLU KUNITHA KARNATAKA, Indian folk dances - DUMHAL KASHMIR, Indian folk dances - GARADI PONDICHERRY, Indian folk dances - GHOOMAR HARYANA & RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - GOTI PUA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - HOJAGIRI TRIPURA, Indian folk dances - JAWARA MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KARMA MUNDA BIHAR, Indian folk dances - KINNAURI NATI HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KALBELIA DANCE RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - KOLI MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - KUMMI TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - LAVA DANCE LAKSHADWEEP, Indian folk dances - NAMGEN HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - NICOBARESE DANCE ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS, Indian folk dances - PADAYANI KERALA, Indian folk dances - PANTHI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - PAVRI NACH MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - RUK MAR NACHA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - SINGHI CHHAM SIKKIM, Indian folk dances - SPAW DANCE LADAKH, Indian folk dances - TARANGMEL GOA, Indian folk dances - TERTALI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THANG TA MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - THAPETTA GULLU ANDHRA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THE PADHAR DANCE GUJARAT, Indian folk dances - POIKAL ATTAM TAMIL NADU

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The traditional dance gets its name from the Karma tree, which stands for fortune and good luck. The ceremony starts with the planting of the trees. Dancers, both men and women, form circles around it and dance with their arms around each other's waists. As the drum beats get quicker and louder, the dancers gain momentum and generally end in an uproarious tumult. ...

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Indian folk dances, Indian folk dances - Raut Nacha Chhattisgarh, Indian folk dances - Bardo Chham Arunchal Pradesh, Indian folk dances - CHANG LO / SUA LUA NAGALAND, Indian folk dances - CHARKULA UTTAR PRADESH, Indian folk dances - CHERAW DANCE MIZORAM, Indian folk dances - DALKAI ORISSA, Indian folk dances - DEVARATTAM TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - DOL CHOLAM MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - DOLLU KUNITHA KARNATAKA, Indian folk dances - DUMHAL KASHMIR, Indian folk dances - GARADI PONDICHERRY, Indian folk dances - GHOOMAR HARYANA & RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - GOTI PUA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - HOJAGIRI TRIPURA, Indian folk dances - JAWARA MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KARMA MUNDA BIHAR, Indian folk dances - KINNAURI NATI HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KALBELIA DANCE RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - KOLI MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - KUMMI TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - LAVA DANCE LAKSHADWEEP, Indian folk dances - NAMGEN HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - NICOBARESE DANCE ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS, Indian folk dances - PADAYANI KERALA, Indian folk dances - PANTHI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - PAVRI NACH MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - RUK MAR NACHA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - SINGHI CHHAM SIKKIM, Indian folk dances - SPAW DANCE LADAKH, Indian folk dances - TARANGMEL GOA, Indian folk dances - TERTALI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THANG TA MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - THAPETTA GULLU ANDHRA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THE PADHAR DANCE GUJARAT, Indian folk dances - POIKAL ATTAM TAMIL NADU

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A fascinating folk dance of Sherdukpens - a small community of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, Bardo Chham depicts the victory of good over evil. The dance has an interesting background. According to the local beliefs, forces - both good and evil, rule mankind. The folks believe that in one year, twelve different types of animals, representing evil forces, appear each month and get together. The sherdukpens mask themselves representing the different animals and dance to the accomp ...

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Indian folk dances, Indian folk dances - Raut Nacha Chhattisgarh, Indian folk dances - Bardo Chham Arunchal Pradesh, Indian folk dances - CHANG LO / SUA LUA NAGALAND, Indian folk dances - CHARKULA UTTAR PRADESH, Indian folk dances - CHERAW DANCE MIZORAM, Indian folk dances - DALKAI ORISSA, Indian folk dances - DEVARATTAM TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - DOL CHOLAM MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - DOLLU KUNITHA KARNATAKA, Indian folk dances - DUMHAL KASHMIR, Indian folk dances - GARADI PONDICHERRY, Indian folk dances - GHOOMAR HARYANA & RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - GOTI PUA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - HOJAGIRI TRIPURA, Indian folk dances - JAWARA MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KARMA MUNDA BIHAR, Indian folk dances - KINNAURI NATI HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KALBELIA DANCE RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - KOLI MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - KUMMI TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - LAVA DANCE LAKSHADWEEP, Indian folk dances - NAMGEN HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - NICOBARESE DANCE ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS, Indian folk dances - PADAYANI KERALA, Indian folk dances - PANTHI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - PAVRI NACH MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - RUK MAR NACHA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - SINGHI CHHAM SIKKIM, Indian folk dances - SPAW DANCE LADAKH, Indian folk dances - TARANGMEL GOA, Indian folk dances - TERTALI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THANG TA MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - THAPETTA GULLU ANDHRA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THE PADHAR DANCE GUJARAT, Indian folk dances - POIKAL ATTAM TAMIL NADU

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Padayani or Padeni in colloquial speech is one of the most colorful and spectacular folk arts associated with the festivals of certain temples in southern Kerala (Aleppy, Quilon, Pathanamthitta, and Kottayam districts). The word Padayani literally means military formations or rows of army, but in this folk art we have mainly a series of divine and semi-divine impersonations wearing huge masks or kolams of different shapes, colors and designs painted on the stalks of areca nut fronds. The most important of the kolams usually presented in a Padayani performance are Bhairavi (Kali), Ka ...

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Indian folk dances, Indian folk dances - Raut Nacha Chhattisgarh, Indian folk dances - Bardo Chham Arunchal Pradesh, Indian folk dances - CHANG LO / SUA LUA NAGALAND, Indian folk dances - CHARKULA UTTAR PRADESH, Indian folk dances - CHERAW DANCE MIZORAM, Indian folk dances - DALKAI ORISSA, Indian folk dances - DEVARATTAM TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - DOL CHOLAM MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - DOLLU KUNITHA KARNATAKA, Indian folk dances - DUMHAL KASHMIR, Indian folk dances - GARADI PONDICHERRY, Indian folk dances - GHOOMAR HARYANA & RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - GOTI PUA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - HOJAGIRI TRIPURA, Indian folk dances - JAWARA MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KARMA MUNDA BIHAR, Indian folk dances - KINNAURI NATI HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - KALBELIA DANCE RAJASTHAN, Indian folk dances - KOLI MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - KUMMI TAMIL NADU, Indian folk dances - LAVA DANCE LAKSHADWEEP, Indian folk dances - NAMGEN HIMACHAL PRADESH, Indian folk dances - NICOBARESE DANCE ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS, Indian folk dances - PADAYANI KERALA, Indian folk dances - PANTHI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - PAVRI NACH MAHARASHTRA, Indian folk dances - RUK MAR NACHA ORISSA, Indian folk dances - SINGHI CHHAM SIKKIM, Indian folk dances - SPAW DANCE LADAKH, Indian folk dances - TARANGMEL GOA, Indian folk dances - TERTALI MADHYA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THANG TA MANIPUR, Indian folk dances - THAPETTA GULLU ANDHRA PRADESH, Indian folk dances - THE PADHAR DANCE GUJARAT, Indian folk dances - POIKAL ATTAM TAMIL NADU

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