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Bestowed with the rich tradition and
culture, Maharashtra has various types of dance forms. Povada is a
dance that displays the achievements of the Maratha ruler Shivaji.
Maharashtra dances include Lavani and
Koli dance that entertains with its charismatic music as well as
rhythmic movements. The dances of Maharashtra are numerous.
The festival dances as well as the
entertainment dances are separate. Dance and music are an integral part
of every occasion. The Dhangri Gaja dance is a dance paying respect to
God.
Kala and Dindi are folk dances
expressing religious ecstasy to Lord Krishna and Tamasha is also a folk
dance very popular all over Maharashtra.
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Dhangari Gaja is a dance of Solapur. The
Dhangari Gaja dance is performed after the herds graze their cattle,
get inspired by the scenic beauty and compose poetry to seek blessings
from God Biruba.
They dance this when they spend their time
with their families and this is danced to please the God. The dances of
Maharashtra include the fisher folk dance, the Koli dance. Maharashtra
dances though are many; the Koli dance has a distinct identity and is
considered a lively dance.
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This dance is performed by men and
women. Their dance has a special grace and speaks about the waves, sea
and symbolizes their lifestyle.
Maharashtra dances include Lavani
dance and is a combination of music and dance dealt with varied topics
such as religion, politics, society, romance, etc.
This is done by attractive women who
typically perform this dance wearing nine yard sarees and captivate the
rhythm of dholak. These women synchronize the tune and dance teasing
the lyrics.
The dances of Maharashtra do not ask
for great investment on settings and this dance Lavani was once a
morale booster for the tired soldiers. The dance gained popularity with
the support of the poets such as Honaji Bala, Prabhakar, Ramjoshi, etc.
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This is usually presented in a typical
stereotype style in a cheap form in the Marathi films. Povadas dances
are also one of the prominent dances of Maharashtra.
This dance explains the events of Shivaji
Maharaj. The struggle he had against Mughals and the heroism of the
great warrior holds an esteem respect in Maharashtra and in history.
Maharashtra people have high respect for this great hero and are
remembered through these ballads.
Any festival in Maharashtra is incomplete
without Maharashtra dances, and especially without Povadas is highly
impossible as Maharashtra is recognized only because of Shivaji
Maharaj, the great hero.
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