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Amity International School, Sector-46, Gurgaon

Heritage -G.K
Class-VI-VIII
Maharashtra- Dance

Name _______________________ Date _________________

Dances of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is famous for its vibrant music and folk dances. Gifted with its rich culture and
traditions, Maharashtra has different types of dance forms. Various folk
dances of Maharashtra that are performed during the festivals or special ocassions,
represent its rich cultural heritage.
Lavani Dance is supposed to be the identity of Maharashtra. It is one of the most favourite
dances of Maharashtra.The word Lavani is derived from Lavanya, meaning beauty. It is a
combination of traditional dance and song, and is performed on the enchanting rhythm of drum
like instrument called as dholak. Attractive women wearing the nine-yard saris perform this
dance. They take spiral movements on the pulsating beats of the traditional music.This form is a
combination of dance and music, which is dealt with different and varied topics such as society,
religion, politics, romance, etc.The History of Lavani dance dates back to 18th century when it
was performed to encourage the soldiers going out for battles.
Shahir Ramjoshi, Honaji Bala, Prabhakar, Sangabhau, Bhauphakkad Anant Phandi and Patthe
Bapurao have composed songs in Lawani form which are still popular today.


LAVANI DANCE DHANGARI DANCE

Dhangari Gaja type of dance form is performed by the Dhangaras or shepherds in Sholapur
district. The Dhangaras rear the goats and sheep, and earn their living through it. Their poetry is
inspired by the surrounding evergreen trees, and is rendered in the form of couplets called as
Ovi. These poems also narrate the stories related to the birth of their God 'Biroba'.The purpose
of the Dhangari Gaja dance is to please their God and gain his blessings. The Dhangaras wear
the traditional Marathi dresses such as angarakhas, dhoti, pheta and colourful
handkerchiefs while performing the dance. The group of dancers dances on the rhythm
of drums, surrounding the drum players.


Koli Dance
Koli dance is among the most popular dances of Maharashtra.. As the name suggests, it
is related to the fisher folk of Maharashtra, who are called kolis in Marathi.
Their dances represent their occupation. The dances consist of elements from their daily
work related to the fishing. This type of dance is represented by both men and women.
While dancing, they are divided in the groups of two. These fishermen display the
movements of waves and casting of the nets during their dance performances.

KOLI DANCE POVADAS DANCE

Povadas Dance
Povadas are the Marathi ballads that describe the events in the life of the great Maharashtrian
king, Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji Maharaj holds a highly revered
position among the Marathas. They remember their great hero through these Povadas.

Tamasha
Tamasha is one of the most popular forms of folk theater in Maharashtra. The word
tamasha is derived from Persian language which means entertainment or fun. It is
associated with Mahar and Kothari communities, and is a combination of various influences.
Some believe that this form of folk theatre was inspired by two forms of Sanskrit
drama such as the Bhana and the Prahsana. The love songs are the soul of Tamasha. The
main Indian instruments used for Tamasha are the dholki drum, manjeera, tuntuni,
ghunghroos, the lejim and the harmonium.This type of dance-drama form was developed in
the 16th century.


TAMASHA DINDI DANCE

Religious folk dances of Maharashtra
Kala and Dindi are the religious folk dances of this state that are performed with a lot of
enthusiasm.




Kala is a form of dance which describes the joyous mood of Lord Krishna.
Dindi dance is performed mainly during the day of Ekadashi in the Kartik month of the Hindu
Calendar.The dance form Dindi also portrays the jovial playful state of Lord Krishna.The
dancers dance with the rhythm of the drum beat by encircling the musicians, and thus creating a
fantastic musical background.
DANCE FESTIVALS OF MAHARASHTRA

Name of Festival Place
"Ellora Festival" Aurangabad
"Elephanta Festival" Elephanta
"Karveer Festival" Kolhapur
"Kalidas Festival" Nagpur
























Amity International School, Sector-46,Gurgaon
Heritage G.K Assignment
Class-VI-VIII
Maharashtra- Dance

1.Fill in the blanks with the help of suitable words from the help box.





1. _____________________Dance is supposed to be the identity of Maharashtra.

2. The History of Lavani dance dates back to _______________century.

3. Dhangari Gaja type of dance form is performed by the Dhangaras or
_______________________.

4.Koli Dance is related to the fisher folk of Maharashtra, who are called
______________________ in Marathi.
5. Povadas are the Marathi ballads that describe the events in the life of the great Maharashtrian

king, __________________________________.

6. The word________________ is derived from Persian language which means entertainment
or fun.
7. _________________ and _______________.are the main Indian instruments used for
Tamasha.

8. Kala is a form of dance which describes the joyous mood of Lord
______________________.


2.Match the following:-

1. Lavani dance Ekadashi in the Kartik month

2. Dindi dance Beauty

shepherds, Lavani, tamasha, Kolis , harmonium , Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji
Maharaj, Krishna , manjeera , Povadas, 18
th


3. Ellora Festival Fishing

4. Koli Dance Nagpur

5. Kalidas Festival Aurangabad
Q.3 Identify the dance and write its name in the given space.

_______________________________ ________________________________

Q4.Name the following:
1.Dance that is performed by attractive women wearing nine-yard saris
2. Dance that was used as a form of entertainment and morale booster to the tired soldiers
during the 18th and 19th century Maratha battle
3.Three famous Marathi poets who contributed to the popularity of Lavani.




Maharashtra Heritage Worksheet
Topic- Dance
Answer Key:-
1. Fill in the blanks:-
2. Lavani
3. 18
th

4. Shepherds
5. Kolis
6. Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj
7. Tamasha
8. Harmonium manjeera
9. Krishna

2. Match the following:-
1. beauty
2. Ekadashi in the Kartik month
3. Aurangabad
4. Fishing
5. Nagpur

3. Identify the dance and write its name in the given space.
1 .Koli Dance 2. Dhangari Dance

Q4.Name the following
1. - Lavani
2. Lavani
3. Honaji Bala , Ramjoshi, Prabhakar

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