Month: July 2011

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Indian Dance Forms

Folk Dances of India

Indian folk and tribal dances are simple dances, and are performed to express joy. Folk and tribal dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and festivals. The dances are extremely simple with minimum of steps or movement. The dances burst with verve and vitality. Men and women perform some dances exclusively, while in some performances men and women dance together. [… More info …]

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Modern

The important feature of Indian Modern dance is a combination of western and Indian steps and art.It is obviously a recent entry into Indian dance. It was formed by Uday Shankar ji (Bhai)of Pandit Ravi Shankar ji, the famous sitar Vadak(maestro). And there are others who have contributed towards the development of Indian Modern Dance, Uday Shankar ji is known as the creature (father) of Indian Modern dance. [… More info …]

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Classical Dance Forms of India

The term “classical” (“Shastriya”) was introduced by Natak Akademi to denote the Natya Shastra based performing art and dance form styles.The Classical Dance Form of the Indian Culture is Very Important and Different From all Over the world,Indian classical dance is a relatively umbrella term for various art forms rooted in Natya.And the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles, The Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni theory can be traced.A dance style is classical to the extent it incorporates the Natya Shastra steps. [… More info …]

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Indian Fairs

Chandrabhaga Mela

Magha Saptami which is also called Chandrabhaga Mela is a very popular fair in the month of February. It is also Called the Magha Saptami festival and is being observed on the 7th day of the new moon of Magha month. This is a day specially set aside for the worship of the Surya Devta at Konark. [… More info …]

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Goa Carnival

Goa Carnival is a weeklong festival held in mid February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements like circus, mask and public street party. People often do different dress ups or masquerade during the celebrations, which marks an overturning of daily life. [… More info …]

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Gangaur Fair

The Gangaur Mela or Festival is a colourful and most important local festival of Rajasthan state and is observed throughout the state with great fervour and devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva ji during July-August month. It is also the celebration of monsoon. [… More info …]

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Tarnetar Fair

The Tarnetar Fair is one of the most important fairs of Gujarat State. Various type of tribes like the Kolis, the Rabaris, the Charans and the Kathis, the Bharwards, the Khants, the Khanbis celebrate the famous legendary marriage of Draupadi with Arjuna, retracing its origin to the times of the Mahabharata. [… More info …]

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Surajkund Crafts Fair

The Surajkund Crafts Mela is organized annually Every Year.the Haryana Tourism Department is organized in the of February month . This Fair is handloom and handicrafts fair is planned every year. And also promote the traditional Indian Handicrafts.The fair was first time organized in 1981.and since then the fair continues.ad give the strong platform for Indian artists and crafts men to display their Varity of the art work and crafts. [… More info …]

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Vautha Fair

This Vautha fair is held during Kartika Purnima (the full moon night of the month of Kartik) according to the Hindu Calendar, it lasts for five days. The magnificent Vautha Fair is held every year at Vautha place, where the two rivers, the Sabarmati and the Vatrak river meet. [… More info …]

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Nauchandi Fair

The Nauchandi Mela or Fair is held on the second Sunday after Holi every year in Meerut in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The city hums with events as people from far or near come to participate in the Fair. The management of the Nauchandi Fair was in the hands of the landlords, but now it is organised locally ( by the municipal corporation ). It has many stalls, and plays a host to more than 50,000 people every day. [… More info …]

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Kolayat Fair

The Kolayat Fair in Kolayat and in Bikaner is called the Kapil Muni Mela and is the largest fair of Bikaner (Rajasthan). It is Celebrated on Kartik Purnima at Kolayat, this fair is observed on the banks of the Kolayat Lake. Devotees who come here for the festivities, bathe in the lake on the day of the festival. [… More info …]

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Gangasagar Fair

Gangasagar Mela or Fair is the second largest congregation of mankind after the Kumbha Mela. The latter is observed once in four years at alternate locations in north, central and central-west parts of the country, Gangasagar Mela and pilgrimage is held annually on the Sagar Island, it is located at the southern tip in the Ganga Delta atop the Bay of Bengal which makes Gangasagar all more distinctive. [… More info …]