This video is that of popular singer Falguni Pathak performing live at Mangal Navratri at Goregaon Sports Club, Mumbai organized by Mangal Entertainment on October 18, 2012. Garba Songs Dandiya Raas Traditional Gujarati Dandiya Garba Songs Kesariyo Rang Tane Lagyo by Falguni Pathak Of course, it is also the biggest dance festival in the world. To visit a Dandiya pandal in Gujarat is like witnessing the biggest riot of colors. They look resplendent as if the Devi herself has descended on earth. Women dress in the best of fineries with colorful Chaniya Cholis and even more vibrant Odhnis. Kediyu is usually adorned with mirrorwork and embroidery. Men are dressed in Kediyu, Kafni Pajamas, and an occasional Pagdi. The best part of Dandiya is colorful attire. One thing is for sure that the energy required to perform this dance is a lot. In fact, couples do it with colorful sticks called Dandiya in their hands.Īn interpretation of sticks used to dance says that they represent the weapons of the Devi that were used to kill the asuras. Some accounts say that this was originally performed only by men, but these days it is done by both men and women. Garba thus is more devotional in nature and is accompanied by the songs praising the Devi.ĭo read – 50 Places in India named after Devi Celebrationĭandiya Raas is a celebration, usually performed after the Arti. The movements involved are circular around the Garba, representing the circle of life and death for us humans, while the mother remains eternal like the light. The dance performed to invite the Goddess into this pot came to be known as Garba. The Goddess is invoked in a clay pot, with a lamp, lit inside it. #DANDIYA RAAS GARBA VIDEO ANDROID#In Dandiya, most steps require even number of people, whereas in Garba, number of people are not limited.įor all the Latest Specials News, Navratra Special News News, Download News Nation Android and iOS Mobile Apps.Garba represents Garbha or the womb that in turn represents fertility. The traditional costume colour of a Garba dancer is red, pink, yellow, orange, and brightly colored Chanya choli or ghagra choli odhini with bandhani, Abla or with thick Gujarati borders.Heavy jewelry, such as necklaces, sparkling bangles, waist belts and long oxidized earrings are also worn by females.ĭandiya is played with Dandiyas (pair of colorfully decorated sticks), while in Garba, the dancers don't use sticks but various hand and feet movements. Garba songs are typically related to Lord Krishna or the nine goddesses. The Gujarati folk dance marks the celebration of the nine nights. Traditionally, garbas are performed during the nine-day Hindu festival Navaratra. Traditional garbas are performed around a centrally lit lamp or a picture or statue of the Goddess Shakti. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term Garbha (womb) and Deep (a small earthenware lamp). Instruments such as dholak, tabla are used and the dancers dance to the beats. The dancers whirl and move their feet and arms in a choreographed manner to the tune of the music. Women wear traditional dresses such as colourful embroidered choli, ghagra and bandahni dupattas with beautiful jewellery, while men wear special turbans and kedias. It is also known as "The Sword Dance", where the sticks represent the sword of Goddess Durga. Dandiya depicts a mock-fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura, the mighty demon-king. The Dandiya Raas dance originated as devotional Garba dances and they were performed in the honour of Goddess Durga. During Navratri festival, in most of the cities of Gujarat and in Mumbai, people gather and perform Garba dance. Along with Garba, it is the featured dance of Navratra evenings in Western India. Scenes of Holi, and lila of Krishna and Radha are depicting while performing this dance. Dandiya Raas is a traditional folk dance form of Vrindavan.
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