rajeshkumar Amarpura is one of the best places to visit in Tripura and is considered as an ideal picnic spot. People often drive here over weekends to sit and pass their day on the banks of the Anar Sagar lake which is an artificial lake built in the 16 century.There are also many more of such … Read more
Agartala is the capital of Tripura, is probably the biggest city in that state and one of the most mainstream spots to visit in Tripura. The spot is well known for its territories which are loaded with green fields, slopes, and excellent valleys. The principal fascination of this spot is Ujjayanta Palace. Ujjayanta Palace is … Read more
Tertali Dance About: The Kamar tribe performs the Tera Tali, which is an elaborate ritual with many elements of dance. This majestic dance is usually performed by two or three women, who sit on the ground. Manjiras (small metal cymbals) are tied to different parts of the body (mostly the legs) and with a cymbal in either … Read more
Sugga Dance About: The Sua or Sugga dance of the women of Chhattisgarh and the Mikal Hills is significant for its elegance and grace. The word ‘Sua’ means a parrot. The women take recourse to this dance a month in advance of the festival of Diwali. While dancing, the women lift their feet in imagination of a parrot-walk, then bend and jerk their heads in … Read more
Phulpati Dance About: Phulpati Dance is performed by the unmarried girls of Madhya Pradesh. It is a dance, which celebrates nature. This dance form is performed by the girls belonging to the semi-rural areas.The agriculturist class of Malwa is not very much inclined to any dance by nature. During the Holi festival the revelers cannot restrain themselves from upcoming out … Read more
Muria Dance About: The Murias are the people who belong to the Muria Tribe and reside in the Northern part of Bastar district. The Murias are trained and taught several community dances in the Ghotul. As per the culture and tradition of this clan, the Murias first worship their drum before performing the dance. They basically dance … Read more
Matki Dance About: Madhya Pradesh’s famous Matki Dance belongs to the people living in the Malwa Plateau of Madhya Pradesh. This dance is usually performed during weddings. Matki dance is performed by a woman with a veil over her face and a ‘matki’ (earthen pot) balanced on her head. This dancer is sometimes joined by other women in the performance. … Read more
Lehangi Dance About: Lehangi is a folk dance performed by the Banjara and Kanjar tribe of Madhya Pradesh. This dance is usually performed during the mid-monsoon period. Lehangi is performed by young men holding sticks. These men produce rhythmic sounds by the beating of the sticks. This dance involves many acrobatic tricks. Banjara tribe performs this … Read more
Marriage Dance of Maria Gond About: Madia Gonds or Madia or Maria are one of the endogamous Gond tribes living in Chandrapur District and Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra State, and Bastar division of Chhattisgad State India. The Madia Gonds have been granted the status of a Primitive Tribe by the Government of Maharashtra under its affirmative action or reservation programme.The … Read more
Maanch Drama About: Maanch is a lyrical folk drama and a form of operatic ballet that is very popular in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.As an indigenous folk-form, Maanch seems to have its beginning in the seventeenth century. It is believed that Guru Balmokand, who died quiet an early age, started modern Maanch, during a performance of Genda Pari (“The … Read more
Khajuraho Dance About: One of the most popular cultural events in India, Khajuraho Festival of Dance is a memorable affair that is held over a week (February and March) and is watched by locals, tourists and celebrities alike. A showcase for the diverse Indian classical dances, the festival attracts the leading performers of Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Bharatnatyam etc. The … Read more
Karma Dance About: Karma Dance is an important folk dance of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has a rich tradition of songs and dance. The tribal population of the state indulge themselves in a lot of traditional performances and enjoys their leisure time singing and dancing. The songs and dances form an important event of the number … Read more
Kaksar Dance About: The Abuj-Maria tribal community perform an interesting dance known as Kaksar. Actually, Kaksar is a deity who is worshipped before the rains for a rich harvest. It is, however, different from the other harvest dances discussed earliler, because, according to the tradition, while the boys and girls are dancing they choose their partners for life. … Read more
Jawara Dance About: Jawara, a harvest dance, is usually performed in the Bundelkhand area of Madhya Pradesh. It reflects the gaiety and pleasure of the peasants who have attained a good harvest. Both men and women partake in this dance. The female performers wear colorful costumes and carry baskets full of jawara on their heads. Although, … Read more
Grida Dance About: Grida Dance is performed in the villages of Madhya Pradesh. This dance celebrates the flourishing of the ‘rabi’ crops (winter crops). When rabi crops sway in the fields in filled bloom, the parties from different villages join together and perform the Grida dance. It is performed by groups belonging to different villages, who gather … Read more
Gaur Dance About: Gaur Dance, also known as Bison Dance, is one of the most popular dance forms of Madhya Pradesh. The dance is mainly performed by the Bison Horn Marias of South Bastar. This spectacular dance symbolizes the hunting spirit of the tribe.Gaur Dance is named after ‘Gaur‘, a ferocious bison. The invitation for a … Read more
Chaitra festival dance About: The Chaitra festival dance is another famous dance of the Gonds of Bastar district; it is performed after the harvest to thank goddess Annapurna for the harvest already gathered and to seek her blessings for the next crop. Men and women dance in a circle, in semi-circles or in rows; all dancers hold each other’s … Read more
Baredi or Yadav Dance About: Baredi is an important folk dance of the Gwalior district. Staring from Diwali, the dance is performed till the day of ‘Karthik Purnima‘. A host of musical instruments like dholak, jhanz, manjira, mridang and daphli imparts the tribal beat as the dancers perform and move around in circles. Folk songs are also … Read more
Ahiri Dance About: Ahiri Dance is a trademark of the cattle herders of Gwalior. The dance also has religious overtones, as the various communities of Gwalior who perform this dance, are considered to be the descendants of Lord Krishna. The Ahir community is the most avid follower of this dance form and they perform Ahiri on all the … Read more
Vellore Fort About: The city of Vellore, situated 145 km from Chennai, is a very calm and subtle place. Vellore is located on the banks of River Palar and is considered a historical city. The name Vellore which means city of spears itself suggests that this city was a battle field and has witnessed many … Read more
Vattakottai Fort About: Vattakottai Fort is one of the many forts and monuments that are erected across India. It is a symbol of the military history of India, which was formerly a Dutch and then a British colony. Vattakottai Fort is a specially erected fort on the sea coastline on the southern tip of India. … Read more
Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort About: Tiruchirappalli, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. Trichy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Apart from the Fort, there are … Read more
Udayagiri Forts About: Udaygiri Fort is located at Puliyoorkurichi, near the Padmanabhapuram Fort on the Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil National highway.The Udayagiri fort should not be confused with the fort of the same name located at Udayagiri Village in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.The fort was in a neglected state for many years till district administration took notice. … Read more
Vijayraghavgarh Fort About: Vijayraghavgarh is a fort made in around 1826 by Thakur Prayagdas, son of Maihar King – Bishan Singh. Vijayraghavgarh is about 35km. away from Katni City. Vijayraghavgarh fort is surrounded by a deep trench aroud it just like in Red fort of Delhi. Most of the fort is constructed using red sand-stone … Read more