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2021-07-19 10:36:40 Lavani (Maharashtra)

Traditionally an integral part of the Tamasha folk theatre of Maharashtra, Lavani is the most popular and best known folk dance form of the state

This art form is at its best when dealing with themes of bravery, pathos, love and devotion, Music, poetry, dance and drama intermingled with perfection

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2021-07-16 12:13:01 Masjid Mubarak Begum in Old Delhi is also known as 'Randi ki Masjid'. While in today's times, that's 'Prostitute's Mosque', the name is a little misleading. In the 19th century, 'Randi' was a term for a refined woman entertainer who rubbed shoulders with the who's who of society.

This mosque honours the memory of Mubarak Begum, a nautch girl who became the wife of a British Major-General, Sir David Ochterlony, in the 19th century.

Mubarak Begum clawed her way to the top but remained haunted by her questionable past. She was despised by the British and the Mughals but loved to bits by her husband, Sir David Ochterlony.

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2021-07-15 12:52:01 Daang (Gujrat)

Hail from South Gujarat on the border of Maharashtra

Usually performed during Holi and other festivals

Centers around the social life, feasts, fairs, festivals, ceremonies and rituals connected to worship

It is vigorous, as most tribal dances are, and highly rhythmic

Interesting circular formation is created centering around the accompanists who stand in the middle of an open space

The men hold their arms round the women’s shoulders and women clasp the men by their waists. The dance builds up gradually and acquires a fast tempo in the end

The women climb on the shoulders of men and form a human pyramid

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