http://www.indianetzone.com/ RSS Feed for Latest Created Articles in Indian Arts and Culture en-us Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:10:34 GMT Copyright: (C) 2008 JimTrade.com India Limited. All Rights Reserved. http://www.indianetzone.com/images_test/art_and_culture_logo3.jpg http://www.indianetzone.com/ 144 82 Largest Free Encyclopedia on India with Lakhs of Articles http://www.indianetzone.com/58/chaitra_parva.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/chaitra_parva.htm Chaitra Parva is also known as Chhau festival. It is celebrated in the month of April. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/masks_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/masks_chhau_dance.htm Masks of Chhau dance is one of the most important features that enhance the beauty of the dance. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/technique_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/technique_chhau_dance.htm Technique of Chhau dance is integrated in the conception of Chhau dance that has developed on the basis of the masks used as far as its techniques are concerned. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/music_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/music_chhau_dance.htm The music of Chhau dance is less vocal and more instrumental. The tunes for Chhau are traditional and folk which are played on Mahuri and various types of drums. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/costumes_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/costumes_chhau_dance.htm Costumes of Chhau dance are of various designs and colours. Chhau Dancers wear bright shades of clothes like that of green, red, yellow and black. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/chhau_dance_mayurbhanj.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/chhau_dance_mayurbhanj.htm Chhau dance of Mayurbhanj does not use any type of mask. The kings of Mayurbhanj had patronised this dance. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/chhau_dance_saraikela.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/chhau_dance_saraikela.htm Chhau Dance of Saraikela was evolved from martial art techniques that were earlier practiced in this region by soldiers in the royal army. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/performance_chhau_dance_purulia.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/performance_chhau_dance_purulia.htm Performance of Chhau dance of Purulia lasts the entire night. The men perform the role of the female characters. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/characteristics_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/characteristics_chhau_dance.htm Characteristics of Chhau Dance include martial movements, strong rhythmic statements and dynamic use of space. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/themes_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/themes_chhau_dance.htm Themes in Chhau Dance include the depiction of mythological heroes, as well as stories from the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/development_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/development_chhau_dance.htm Development of Chhau dance can be attributed to the various feudal chiefs who had patronised the dance. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/origin_chhau_dance.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/origin_chhau_dance.htm Origin of Chhau Dance reveals that it is not a mere imitation from unknown sources. The pioneer who introduced Chhau dance is lost in public memory. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/turpubani_vidhi_natakam.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/turpubani_vidhi_natakam.htm Turpubani Vidhi Natakam is a traditional dance form common in eastern India. The dancers sing while dancing and the form appears essentially a music oriented Bhagavata tradition. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/vithi_bhagavatam.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/vithi_bhagavatam.htm Vithi Bhagavatam is a traditional dance form. Talented male dancers with histrionic skills impersonated female roles even surpassing the female artists and have won legendary fame. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/vempati_chinna_satyam.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/vempati_chinna_satyam.htm Vempati Chinna Satyam played an important role in popularizing Kuchipudi. He was born in the state of Andhra Pradesh. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/navajanardana_parijatam.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/navajanardana_parijatam.htm Navajanardana Parijatam is typical form of dance that was previously performed by devadasis in solo forms. Now there are men who perform this as well. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/swami_haridas.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/swami_haridas.htm Swami Haridas was born in 1480 AD in Rajpur. He was a passionate follower of Nimbarka Sampradaya, the major Vaishnava tradition. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/tribhanga.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/tribhanga.htm Tribhanga is an important dance posture used in Indian classical dance forms, such as, Odissi. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/arubathimoovar_festival.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/arubathimoovar_festival.htm Arubathimoovar festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu between March and April. It is a tribute to the 63 saints of Lord Shiva. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/kanthuri_festival.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/kanthuri_festival.htm Kanthuri Festival is colourful event that is celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated by people of all religions. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/melattur_style_bharatnatyam.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/melattur_style_bharatnatyam.htm Melattur style is a form of Bharatnatyam which was developed during the Devadasi culture. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/perini_sivatandavam.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/perini_sivatandavam.htm Perini Sivatandavam is mainly the dance of warriors and derives its name from "prerana", which means inspiration. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/andhra_natyam.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/andhra_natyam.htm Andhra Natyam dance form has been derived from numerous classical dance forms and has close similarities with Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam, including the older dance styles like Dasiattam, Kacherittam,... http://www.indianetzone.com/58/sarpagati.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/sarpagati.htm Sarpagati has over the years become a very influential dance form. It is helped to promote snake worships in parts of India. http://www.indianetzone.com/58/pattini_worship.htm http://www.indianetzone.com/58/pattini_worship.htm Pattini Worship is the ritual where a chaste woman receives the status and honour of a man after developing complete loyalty and fidelity to her husband.