Folk dances of Gujarat-ગુજરાતના લોકનૃત્યો - Ojasjob

Folk dances of Gujarat-ગુજરાતના લોકનૃત્યો

 Garbo: The word Garbo is derived from 'Garbhaeep'. Garbo has been popular in Gujarat since Shakit Puja became popular. The lamp is arranged by keeping holes in the pot in the garba. In Navratri, women sing Garba of Adhyashakti Ambika, Bahuchara etc. with this Garba on their head.

Ras: He was born from Halliasak and Lashy dance. The influence of Vaishnava sect has become increasingly popular.

Halinruthya: Halinruthya is a dance of the Dubla tribes in Surat district. A man and a woman dance in a circle, with their hands on their hips. Along with playing drums and thali.

Bhil dance: Among the Bhil dances of Panchmahal, war dance is especially famous. The cause of war is love affair. This dance is performed by men. Going into a frenzy, they shout and jump loudly. While doing this dance, they carry arrows, spears, etc. and tie curls around their legs. Manjira also plays Pungivadya and Dhol. This dance, which takes place in winter in Bharuch district, is known as 'Agwa'. Vaghero of Okhamandal and Mer of Porbandar perform this dance by jumping with the sword.

Dandiya Raas: Participants in Dandiya Raas have two Dandias in their hands. With this rod, it rotates rhythmically in a circular motion and hits each other's poles while sitting or rotating. Drums, tabla, manjira etc. are also played with this rasa.

Knitting: Knitting is done by tying a strip of colored cloth, rash or string into a link. The dance is performed by holding the end of the rope in one hand and the pole in the other hand. Rope knitting and movement are the mainstays of this dance. Men take part in this dance.

Tipani dance: This dance is done while grinding lime to hold the dhaba. The Kharvan sisters of Chorwad and Veraval dance rhythmically with the act of dripping with commentary.

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