How to write introduction for art forms of Uttrakhand and karnataka
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The state of Uttarakhand has a rich tradition of various arts and crafts like painting, wood carving, jewelry making, candle making, decorative temples and of course performing arts like music and dance. Both Kumaon and the Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand have contributed largely to the art tradition of the state. Art in Uttarakhand goes back to the pre-historic times. Kumaon has a particular form of architecture usually called the 'Himadri' style of architecture.
A fusion of folk and classical tradition makes Yakshagana a unique form of art which includes colourful costumes, music, dance, singing, and importantly dialogs composed on the fly.Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha are two of the popular dance forms of Karnataka. The subject of the paintings is Jain tirthankaras, Munis, Yakshas and Yakshinis. Most significant murals painting is visible in (Lepakshi) Karnataka paintings. The murals are seen on the high ceiling of the huge gateway of the Veerabhadra temple.