Language dances of different states of india
Answers
• Language
Telugu is the official language of Andhra Pradesh.
2. ArunachalPradesh
• Dance
The dance forms of Arunachal Pradesh are filled with energy and colours. While in some dance forms, men and women dance separately, in others they perform together. The most common traditional dance form of Arunachal Pradesh is:
• Bardo Chamm: This dance form depicts the fight between good and evil. There is an interesting folk lore behind this dance form. Dancers wear masks and dress up as animals and dance to the tune of drums and cymbals.
• Language
Arunachal Pradesh is believed to be one for the linguistically richest states in the country as it home to possibly at least 30 distinct languages and innumerable dialects thereof. Some of the common languages spoken in the state are Tani, Bodic, Idu, Miju etc. Hindi and English are the official languages used in Arunachal Pradesh.
3. Assam
Dance Some of the common dance forms of Assam are:
• Bihu: This is related to the harvest festival called Bihu. Young men and women dress up in colourful clothes and dance to the tunes of dhol, pepa or gagana.
• Jhumur Nach:
• Bagurumba: .
Language The people of Assam speak the language Assamese. It is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language and is also the official language of the state.
4. Bihar
• Dance
The common folk dances of Bihar include:
Jhijian Dance: This a form of folk dance of Bihar where women sing and dance to appease Lord Indra.
Jat Jatin Dance: This is performed by a couple and the dance depicts the hardships and life experiences of an emigrant couple.
Kajari Dance: The dance is performed during the rainy season. Young girls dance like a peacock in this form of folk dance.
• Language
Bihari is the collective name given to the different languages spoken in the region. Some of the common dialects spoken in Bihar include Maithili, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Angika etc. Hindi is the official language and also the medium of instruction in many schools in Bihar.
5. Chattisgar
Dances
• Panthi: The dance is performed on the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasi Das and has a lot of religious significance.
• Raut Nacha: Performed by Yadavs or Yaduvanshis, this dances resembles the raas leela performed by Lord Krishna with his gopis.
Language
Chhattisgarhi is the official language of the state.
6. Goa
Dance
Dekni: This is a traditional dance form which is performed by women. The music exhibits influences of both the East and West and so is traditional and contemporary at the same time.
Kunbi: This dance form depicts the time before the Portuguese conquest of the region. It is mainly a social dance and is devoid of any religious connotation.
Gofftoo: It is a form of peasant dance and is performed after the harvest season.
Language
The official language of Goa and the Konkan region is Konkani. Portuguese is still spoken in these parts by the elderly population of Goa. Marathi is also spoken in some places.
7. Gujrat
Dance
Garba:
Dandiya Raas
Language
Gujarati is the official language of the state.
8. Haryana
Dance
Saang Dance: This dance is performed in groups. Usually comprising of a group of 12, men dress up as women in this dance to play the roles of female characters. The dance is based on folk tales or religious stories.
Chhathi Dance: This is performed on the birth of a male child. Women perform this dance on the sixth day of the birth of the child. Usually performed at night, the dance depicts romantic stories.
Language
The language commonly spoken in this region is Haryanvi. The language is an Indo-Aryan language and is quite similar to Braj Bhasha. It is also considered to be a dialect of Hindi.
9. Himachal Pradesh
Dance
Kinnauri Nati:
Namagen
Language
Hindi is the official language of Himachal Pradesh. However, in some parts of the state people still speak the Pahari language, which has many dialects and sub-dialects too. Punjabi is also widely spoken in the state.
10. Jammu and Kashmir
Dance
Kud: It is basically a ritual dance which is performed to appease the gods. Usually performed at night, dancers sway to the tunes of instruments such as the Chhaina, flute and drums.
Dumhal Dance: This is a much popular form of folk dance. Only the men of the Wattal are allowed to perform this dance. The most interesting aspect of the dance is the colourful costume of the dancer.
Language
Kashmiri is the most popularly spoken language in the region. Hindi, Urdu and English are also widely used by people to communicate in J&K.