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Jhumair (other)
Jhumair or Jhumar, is a folk dance from the Indian states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Bihar and West Bengal. It is a traditional dance of the Sadan, the Indo-Aryan ethnic groups of Chotanagpur. It is also performed by Adivasi communities and is mainly associated with the harvest season. The musical instruments used in Jhumair include the Mandar, Dhol, Nagara, and Bansuri. The dance involves performers standing in a row, holding hands, singing couplets, swaying their bodies, clapping their hands, and occasionally performing timed jumps. Varieties The Jhumair/Jhumar dance varies in style across different regions. In the Chotanagpur region, there are various types of Jhumar, such as: * Khortha Jhumar *Kurmali Jhumar * Panch Pargarnia Jhumar * Nagpuri Jhumar **Mardani Jhumar **Janani Jhumar Notable exponent * Govind Sharan Lohra, folk artist from Jharkhand * Mukund Nayak, folk artist from Jharkhand See also *Circle dance Circle dance, or chain danc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian States
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, for a total of 36 subnational entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into 800 districts and smaller administrative divisions by the respective subnational government. The states of India are self-governing administrative divisions, each having a state government. The governing powers of the states are shared between the state government and the union government. On the other hand, the union territories are directly governed by the union government. History 1876–1919 The British Raj was a very complex political entity consisting of various imperial divisions and states and territories of varying autonomy. At the time of its establishment in 1876, it was made up of 584 constituent states and the directly ruled territories of the Crown. The entire empire was divided into provinces and agencies. A province consisted of territory under the direct rule of the Empe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurmali Language
Kurmali or Kudmali (ISO: Kuṛmāli) is an Indo-Aryan language classified as belonging to the Bihari group of languages spoken in eastern India. As a trade dialect, it is also known as Panchpargania ( Bengali: পঞ্চপরগনিয়া), for the "five parganas" of the region it covers in Jharkhand. Kurmali language is spoken by around 550,000 people mainly in fringe regions of Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, also a sizeable population speak Kurmali in Assam tea valleys. Kurmali is one of the demanded languages for enlisting in Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. Geographical distribution Kurmali language is mainly spoken in three eastern states of India, that is, in southeastern district Seraikela Kharswan, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Bokaro and Ranchi districts of Jharkhand; in northern district Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Kendujhar, Jajpur and Sundargarh of Odisha; and in south western district Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, Purulia and nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folk Dances Of West Bengal
Folk or Folks may refer to: Sociology *Nation *People * Folklore ** Folk art ** Folk dance ** Folk hero ** Folk horror ** Folk music *** Folk metal *** Folk punk *** Folk rock ** Folk religion * Folk taxonomy Arts, entertainment, and media * Folk Plus or Folk +, an Albanian folk music channel * Folks (band), a Japanese band * ''Folks!'', a 1992 American film People with the name * Bill Folk (born 1927), Canadian ice hockey player * Chad Folk (born 1972), Canadian football player * Elizabeth Folk (c. 16th century), British martyr; one of the Colchester Martyrs * Eugene R. Folk (1924–2003), American ophthalmologist * Joseph W. Folk (1869–1923), American lawyer, reformer, and politician * Kevin Folk (born 1980), Canadian curler * Nick Folk (born 1984), American football player * Rick Folk (born 1950), Canadian curler * Robert Folk (born 1949), American film composer * Robert L. Folk (1925–2018), American geologist and sedimentary petrologist Other uses * Folk classificat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagpuri Culture
Nagpuri culture refers to the culture of the Nagpuria people, the native speakers of the Nagpuri language, which includes literature, festivals, folk song and dance. It is also referred to as the culture related to the Nagpuri language. Language Nagpuri is the native language of Sadan, the Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group of Chotanagpur. It is spoken in the western and central Chota Nagpur plateau region. It is spoken by around 12 million people, 5 million as a native language and 7 million as a second language. The first evidence of poetry written in this language is from the 17th century. The Nagvanshi king Raghunath Shah and Dalel Singh, the king of Ramgarh were the poets. Some prominent poets were Hanuman Singh, Jaigovind Mishra, Barju Ram Pathak, Ghasiram Mahli and Das Mahli. Some prominent writers in the modern period are Praful Kumar Rai, Lal Ranvijay Nath Shahdeo, Bisheshwar Prasad Keshari, Girdhari Ram Gonjhu and Sahani Upendra Pal Singh. Festivals Several festi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folk Dances Of Jharkhand
Folk dances of Jharkhand represent its vibrant culture and tradition. There are various folk dance in the state of Jharkhand which are performed during harvest season, festival and social gatherings. Some folk and tribal dances in Jharkhand are Jhumair, Mardana Jhumair, Janani Jhumair, Domkach, Lahasua, Jhumta, Fagua, Paika, Chhau, Firkal, Mundari and Santali. List of Folk dances Some folk dances are as follows: Jhumair Jhumair is popular folk dance of Jharkhand. It is performed during harvest season and festivals. Musical Instruments used are Madal, Mandar, Dhol, Naqareh, Nagara, Dhak (instrument), Dhak, Bansuri, Bansi Shehnai. Mardani Jhumair Mardani Jhumar is Nagpuri folk dance performed by men. Men wear ghungroo, hold sword and dance in the circle. Janani Jhumair Janani Jhumar, Janani Jhumair is Nagpuri folk dance performed by women.The dance has feminine grace. Domkach Domkach is a folk dance performed in Jharkhand in marriages and festivals. Fagua Fagua is a folk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circle Dance
Circle dance, or chain dance, is a style of social dance done in a circle, semicircle or a curved line to musical accompaniment, such as rhythm instruments and singing, and is a type of dance where anyone can join in without the need of Partner dance, partners. Unlike line dancing, circle dancers are in physical contact with each other; the connection (dance), connection is made by handhold (dance), hand-to-hand, finger-to-finger or hands-on-shoulders, where they follow the leader around the dance floor. Ranging from gentle to energetic, the dance can be an uplifting group experience or part of a meditation. Being probably the oldest known dance formation, circle dancing is an ancient traditional dance, tradition common to many cultures for marking Ceremony, special occasions, rituals, strengthening community and encouraging Solidarity, togetherness. Circle dances are choreographed to many different music genres, styles of music and rhythms. Modern circle dance mixes traditiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukund Nayak
Mukund Nayak (born 15 October 1949), is an Indian artist. He is a folk singer, songwriter and dancer. Nayak is an exponent of Nagpuri folk dance Jhumar. He is recipient of the Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Early life and family He was born in Bokba village of Simdega district, Bihar (now Jharkhand) in 1949. He belongs to a family of a Ghasi community, who are traditionally musicians. He completed B.SC from Jamshedpur. He married Dropadi Devi. He has five children including Nandlal, Praduman and twin Chandrakanta and Suryakanta. Career With aim to preserve traditional folk arts, Mukund Nayak had started performing songs in public places with other cultural activist like Bharat Nayak, Bhavya Nayak, Praful Kumar Rai, Lal Ranvijay Nath Shahdeo and Kshitij Kumar. In 1974, he joined '' Akashvani'' as performer. His first performance at larger audience was at Jaganathpur Mela in Ranchi. In 1979, he left the job of an industrial chemist and joined the Song and Drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govind Sharan Lohra
Govind Sharan Lohra (5 May 1955 – 2 January 2025) was an Indian folk artist. He was a Nagpuri folk singer, songwriter and dancer. He had performed in many national events. He was recipient of several awards including Akruti Samman, Peter Naurangi Sahitya Samman and Jharkhand Bibhuti. He was awarded Jaishankar Prasad Smriti Award in 2021. Early life He was born in Itta village in Lohardaga district on 5 May 1955. He is well versed in field of Nagpuri song writing, singing, playing musical instruments and dancing. He belonged to Lohra community. Career He performed in several national events such as ''Rastriya Janjatiya Sammelan'' (1992) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, ''Rastriya Ekta Sibir'' (1994) in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, National folk music event (1996) in Patna, Chotanagpur Mohatsav (1999) in Bihar (Now Jharkhand), Bharatiya Kishan Sangh's national event (2000), Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh and 4th Vanvasi Krida Mahotsav (2000) in Ranchi. He had helped researchers in regio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janani Jhumar
Janani Jhumar also Janani Jhumair is a Nagpuri folk dance of the Chota Nagpur Plateau region of Jharkhand. It is a women centric dance. The music of instruments used, such as mandar, dhol and bansi. The women hold each other's hand, form a linear line and dance in a circle. The dance movements have feminine grace. While women sing and dance, men play musical instruments. This dance is performed in the festival of Karam and Jitiya. This dance is also called ''Angnai'' when it is done in the courtyard. According to occasion and dancing style, Angnai is divided into several types such as Chandhantari, Pahilsanjha, Adhratiya, Bhinsariya, Udhaowa, Thadauwa, Lahasua, Khemta, Daiddhara, Raskrida etc. According to region, it is divided into Purbaha, Pachhimaha, Uttaraha, Dakshinaha, Sonpuriya, Nagpuriya, Jashpuriya, Gangpuriya, Henthghatiya and Assamiya. The dances start in the month of Ashadh (June–July) and continue till Deouthan till Kartik (October–November). Then marriage seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
