Manosa Gaan
Manosa Gaan are songs sung in praise of Goddess Manosa in West Bengal. They are a part of the various ‘Mangal Kavyas’ (songs of benevolence) which are based on the life of gods and goddesses...
Hill Jatra
The meaning of the word Hill Jatra is – Jatra or group dance that is perfomed in the mud. Hill jatra is perfomed in the Kumor village of Pithoragarh region of Uttarakhand eight days after...
Nautanki
Nautanki, a folk operatic theatre form, has emerged out of many traditions such as Bhagat, Swaang etc. It implies acting with and through singing. Central to the performance is the Nakkara, a percussion instrument which...