Dandiya Dance is one of the most graceful performing arts of Rajasthan. It is a simple dance performance, generally performed by a group of men and women who move in circles to measure the steps and mark the time with sticks called Dandiya. The Dandiya Dance is one of the finest examples of Rajasthan’s rich art and crafts.
The dances revolve around Krishna legends as well. The Dandiya Dance expresses joy, revelry, and merriment during the Navratris. This is also done during the Holi festival; amateur dancers can even participate. On your tour to Rajasthan, you can enjoy the dance. The Dandiya Dance and Garba are performed on Navratris in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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Significance of Dandiya Dance in Rajasthan:
This dance form was initially completed in honor of Goddess Durga. This represents the fight between the demon Mahishashura and Goddess Durga. The sticks of Dandiya represent the sword of Durga. According to the legends, Goddess Durga killed Mahishashura after an intense battle. The Dandiya dance seems to represent that age-old battle more gracefully and rhythmically.
How is Dandiya Dance performed in Rajasthan?
The women wear traditional dresses like the ghagra choli and participate in the beautiful Dandiya Dance in Rajasthan. Dandiya Dance is beautiful poetry expressed through beautiful rhythmical movements. From the sound of jingling bells to the groups of dancers, the Dandiya Dance is quite beautiful. Dandiya Dance takes on different kinds of music, from slow to faster beats.
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Description of Dandiya Dance in Rajasthan
There are different steps for the Dandiya Dance. From Lehree, or the weave pattern, to Trikoniya, or the triangular pattern, one can try additional steps in Dandiya Dance. In addition, there are lotus and butterfly dance patterns that you can form during the Dandiya Dance. This dance is considered one of the Rasa Nrityas, where a group of men dances with sticks in their hands. The Dandiya Dance takes place around the Mandvi.
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