| Music & dances
in Tamil Nadu reflect the traditions passed on from generation. The
Tamil Nadu history tells us that various kingdoms that ruled have influenced
the music & dance in Tamil Nadu. The cultural dances of Tamil Nadu
are popular across the country and the world. To witness the folk music
& dance would be a unique experience
Bharata Natyam
This is the oldest and most popular dance form, which originated in
Tamil Nadu. Here the features of the dance are bhava- expression, Raga-
musical mode, Tala- rhythm, Natyam- dance. The dance has been a temple
dance since the 10 th century.
Karagaattam
This folk dance in Tamil Nadu is performed in the honor of the rain
goddess. The dance has two forms Aatta Karagam and Sakti Karagam performed
with a fire pot on the head.
Kaavadi Aatam
The ancient Tamil's on their pilgrimage carried the offering for god
at the end of a long stick, which then was balanced on the shoulders.
During their journey they danced and sang to their god. So special folk
songs were composed while carrying the Kavadi.
Poikkal Kudirai Aattam ( Dummy Horse Dance)
Here the dancer bears the dummy figure of a horse on the hips. The
dancer dons wooden legs, which sounds, like the horse and keeps a sword
or a whip.
Therukoothu
Celebrated during the months of Panguni and Aadi. A wooden bench where
the singers and dancers sit and only the men take part in this and they
enact the female roles. The performance consists of story telling, dialogues,
songs and dance.
Oyilaattam
Oyil signifies beauty hence the dance of beauty. Men perform this but
some years back even the women started to participate. Initially the
dancer will stand in a row dancing in rhythmical steps with the accompaniment
of music. Gradually the row increases with the new comers and guests.
The dancers also wear ankle- bells.
Silambaatam
It is the fighting with swords so as to overcome the enemy and teach
him a lesson. Here the violent fight is seen in the form of non- violent
folk dance. This has been there since the time of Tamil Kings.
Snake Dance
This folk dance of Tamil Nadu is in the honor of the snake god which
safe guards the health and happiness of the rural folk. Here the young
girls are dressed in a tight costume designed like snakeskin. The dancer
makes movements in the form of a snake, writhing and creeping and at
times making quick movements with heads and hands.
In the tour to Tamil Nadu these are the some of the dances and music
as the state has a rich store of the same. In your south India tour
don't miss out on the rich heritage of Tamil Nadu expressed in the form
of Music and dance. In the tours to tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu
the tourist would find that regions have different dance forms.
India Tour Guides provides information on Music & Dances of Tamil
Nadu and offers online booking for Tours to Tamil Nadu, for further
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