What is dhol Cholom?

About Dhol Cholom It is the most renowned dance practiced in the North East Indian state of Manipur. This dance is also known as Drum Dance or the Dholak Cholom. This is performed in the spring season that is known as ‘Yaosang’ meaning Spring festival of Holi.

In which state is the Pung Cholom dance performed?

Manipur
Also known as Mrindanga Kirtan or Dhumal or Drum Dance, Pung Cholom is a famous dance style of Manipur that involves dancing and playing a drum at the same time. The hand beaten drum is known as pung and was introduced by Khuyoi Tompok, who ruled Manipur between 154 and 264 AD.

Who invented Manipuri dance?

King Bhagyachandra
It was in the reign of King Bhagyachandra that the popular Rasleela dances of Manipur originated. It is said, that this 18th century philosopher king conceived this complete dance form along with its unique costume and music in a dream.

What is Pung made of?

Pung is a percussion instrument made of softwood, parchment, leather, and cotton. This traditional instrument is found in Manipur.

Which state dance is Cheraw?

Mizoram
The Cheraw or bamboo dance is a traditional dance of Mizoram. It is considered to be one of the oldest dances of Mizoram. The dance is believed to have emerged out of a ritual. In this dance form, bamboos are kept in horizontal or cross formation on the ground.

What is Kartal Cholam?

Kartal cholam : It is a Tandava dance of cymbals. It is performed, by the male dancers only. their feats are in intricate talas or timing on the Kartals (large cymbals). An essence of harmony is achieved with the rhythmic tunes of mridang.

What is the folk song of Manipur?

Some varieties of folk music from the area include the rural love songs Khullang Eshei, the rhythmic Lai Haraoba eshei, which contain lyrics with veiled references to erotic mysticism and pena eshei, which is accompanied by a pena, an instrument made from a bamboo rod and the shell of a gourd or coconut.

What is the name of Odisha dance?

odissi
odissi, one of the principal classical dance styles of India; others include bharata natyam, kuchipudi, kathak, kathakali, and manipuri. It is indigenous to Orissa, eastern India, and follows the principles of the Natya-shastra.

What is the famous dance of Nagaland?

Nagaland. Chang Lo (also known as Sua Lua) is performed by the Chang Naga of Nagaland, originally to celebrate victory in war.

Who named Manipur?

Bhagyachandra and his successors issued coins engraved with the title of Manipureshwar, or lord of Manipur and the name Meckley was discarded. Later on, the Sanskritisation work, Dharani Samhita (1825–34) popularized the legends of the derivation of Manipur’s name.

Who is the God of Manipur?

Pakhangba is the supreme God of the Meitei tradition as well as Manipuri mythology that is used as a heraldic emblem in Manipur.