Category: Tamil Nadu Dance And Music

Tamil Nadu Dance And Music

In Tamil Nadu you can find entertainment in three modes they are literature which means Iyal, music which means Isai and drama which means Nadagam, they too have their roots in the rural folk theatre such as Therukoothu. From the primitive times, you can find many individual dances that have their existence here. You can call these dances as full paisa vasul dances with sheer value of entertainment. The classical dances that are celebrated in the villages are Kavadi Aattam, Kai Silambu Attam, Devarattam, Karakattam, Mayil Attam, Kummi, Oyil Kummi, Bagavatha Nadanam, Snake Dance, Kolattam and many more on the list. The music of Tamil Nadu is broadly divided into three major groups which is Carnatic Music, Folk Songs, and Modern or Contemporary songs. Nowadays modern music means the songs that are from the movies.

The folk songs show the traditional Culture of Tamil Nadu through its music. These songs are a reason of drawing cards to Tamil Nadu. Majorly all the folk songs are connected to the rural milieu. This form of music is a main course of music from which the musicians get an inspiration for films. The Carnatic music is referred to as the classical music of South India. Traditional devotional songs come under this category; this music is enjoyed by all people pertaining to any age group.

Mentioned below is a brief information about the dance and music of Tamil Nadu :

Comic Dance: From ancient time, one of Tamil Nadu’s prime dance. According to the Indian tradition, it is said that each and every dance of India has been associated from Nataraja. Nritya Murti is quite common in whole India and chiefly in the south.

Devarattam Dance: (Devarattam dance) of this state is one of the popular folk dances that is chiefly adapted by Kambala Nayaka of Silavaar section.

Bharatnatyam Dance: Bharatanatyam dance, of this state is on of the popular form of dance linked to Nava Rasa. This dance is performed swaying to carnatic form of music.

Film Music: Tamil Nadu`s eminent and chief feature of society is cinema. And as it is growing, the demand and craze is also nurturing. Musical shows are the life of the localities.

Karakattam Dance: Karakattam dance is the oldest folk dances. It is a prototypical way of praising the deities, and carrying the beautifully adorned pots. Tamil Nadu dancers perform this dance to praise the river and rain deities. The musical tune of this dance is aesthetical because of the musical instruments and songs. The dancers balance the water pot on their head and they dance with musical rhythm with that pot. The sole feature of this dance form is handling the pot on the head and dancing.

Kavadi Aattam Dance: The Kavadi Aattam dance, a folk dance. This dance was born during the ancient time. The People of this state visit far away pilgrimages by walking; also moving plenty of contribution for the almighty. They tie their contributions to both ends of long sticks an balance it on their bear.

Kummi Dance: Kummi is another dance form of this state. This dance type is very essential and it is also historical. This dance type came into existence when musical instruments were not available. This is a woman oriented dance form. Kummi dance of Tamil Nadu consisits of different types like Kulavai Kummi, Poonthatti Kummi, Mulaipari Kummi and Deepa Kummi etc.

Musical Instruments: Music is like food for the people of Tamil Nadu. Musical instruments are the prime aspects because of which the entire world enjoys.

Theru Koothu Dance: Theru Koothu dance is a highly famous folk dance form. This is a popular form of folk dance also practiced in the northern part of Tamilnadu and is mainly feted in the month of (April and July).

Tamil Nadu Dance And Music

Kavadi Aattam Dance

by travelworldplanetupdated on March 3, 2023March 4, 2023Leave a Comment

Region: Tamil Nadu Convoy By: Naiyandi Melam and Pambai Praise Of: Lord Muruga Tamil Nadu state’s Kavadi Aattam dance is folk form, which has been practiced by the regional People as a tradition. Kavadi Aattam dance is a male oriented dance. About the origin of this dance, there is a very amazing story. This dance …

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Kummi Dance : Folk Dance of Tamil Nadu

by travelworldplaneton March 3, 2023March 3, 2023Leave a Comment

Region: Tamil Nadu Practiced By: Women Various Types: Kulavai kummi, Poonthatti, Mulaipari kummi, Deepa kummi and Kadir Kummi. Practiced During: family occasions & temple festivals. Kummi dance is belongs to the Tamil Nadu state’s village dance forms. This dance type is very essential and it is also historical. This dance was type came into existence …

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Popular Folk Dance of Tamil Nadu

by travelworldplanetupdated on March 3, 2023February 25, 2023Leave a Comment

Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India, has a rich and diverse culture that is reflected in its various forms of folk dances. Some of the most popular folk dances of Tamil Nadu include Karagattam, Kummi, Kolattam, Mayilattam, and Oyilattam. Karagattam is a dance form in which performers balance a pot on their head and …

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Karagattam Dance, Tamil Nadu

by travelworldplanetupdated on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023Leave a Comment

Region: Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur Practiced to worship: Gangai Ammana goddess of River, Mari Amman goddess of rain Called As: Kudakoothu Two Parts: Sakthi Karagam & Atta Karagam Karagattam dance form of Tamil Nadu state is one of the ancient folk dances. This dance is a prototypical way of praising the deities, along with carrying the …

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Devarattam – A Folk Dance Form of Tamil Nadu

by travelworldplanetupdated on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a Comment

Region: Tamil Nadu, Madurai district Mixture of: Pintherkuruvai & Muntherkuruvai Stored By: Generation of Dynasty Veerapandiya Kattabomman Practiced By: women & men Devarattam dance form of Tamil Nadu state is one of the popular folk dances. This is ritual and social folk dance, which is majorly practiced by the community called Kambala Nayaka residing at …

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Carnatic Music

by travelworldplanetupdated on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a Comment

Region: Tamil Nadu state Brilliant Composer: Thyagaraja Mentioned As: Government of Tamil Nadu Introducer of Carnatic Music: Purandara Dasa Tamil Nadu state’s Carnatic music is known as Classical music among the India’s southern part. This music is a historical tradition of this state. The traditional Carnatic music contains 100 of ragas; each raga is royal …

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Cosmic Dance Of Shiva, Tamil Nadu

by travelworldplaneton February 24, 2023February 24, 2023Leave a Comment

From the ancient time, the Tamil Nadu state’s one of the prime places Chidambaram is believed to be center point of Universe. According to mythology, Saint Patanjali was a witness of Lord Shiva’s Cosmic dance this saint was a writer of Science of Yoga. As per the tradition of India, each and every dance form …

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Bharatanatyam Classical Dance

by travelworldplanetupdated on February 23, 2023February 24, 2023Leave a Comment

Region: Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur Earlier: Sadir, Daasiyattam Got Name After: Bharata Muni Primary Concepts: Raga, Bhava and Taal Bharatanatyam dance of Tamil Nadu state is a historical dance that why it is well established. This is most famous dance form among the Indian dances; according to the sage it was originated at Thanjavur district. It …