Dance in India comprises numerous styles of dances, generally classified as classical or folk. As with other aspects of Indian culture, different forms of dances originated in different parts of India, developed according to the local traditions and also imbibed elements from other parts of the country.
The Oraon or Kurukh tribe, also spelled Uraon or Oram, are a Dravidian ethnic group inhabiting various states across central and eastern India, Rakhine State in Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. They spoke the Kurukh language, which belong to dravidian languages family.
Jharkhand's music tradition consists of various folk and tribal forms, is known for its diversity. People of Jharkhand are very fond of music and dance.
Tea-tribes of Assam is a term used to denote those active tea garden workers and their dependents who reside in labour quarters built inside 800 Tea estates spread across Assam while "Ex-tea tribe" to those who were once active as tea workers but now have left the job and labour quarters for other employment opportunities after retirement. So the contradictory terms "Tea-tribe" and "Ex-tea tribe" are collectively used officially by Government of Assam for people who are the descendants of tribals and backward castes brought by the British colonial planters as indentured labourers from the predominantly tribal and backward caste dominated regions of present-day Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana and Chhattisgarh into colonial Assam during 1860-90s in multiple phases for the purpose of being employed in the tea gardens industry as labourers. They are found mainly in those districts of Upper Assam and Northern Brahmaputra belt where there is high concentration of tea gardens like Kokrajhar, Udalguri, Sonitpur, Nagaon, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia. The total population is estimated to be around 6.5 million of which estimated 4 million reside in residential quarters built inside tea estates. Santhali speakers are also found in parts of Kokrajhar, Baksa and Bongaigaon districts of Lower Assam. They generally use Nagpuri or Sadri with Assamese influence as lingua franca among themselves along with use of other languages like Sora, Sambalpuri, Santali, Kurukh and Mundari. They have their own dance form, Jhumair, which is quite popular in Assam.
Saraiki culture is the culture of the Saraiki people, residing in Pakistan and outside Pakistan.
Sadri (Nagpuri) is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Indian states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is sometimes considered a Hindi dialect. It is the native language of the Nagpuri people, an ethno-linguistic group of the western Chota Nagpur region. In addition to native speakers, Nagpuri is also used as a lingua franca by members of a large number of tribal groups such as the Kharia, Munda, Bhumij, and Kurukh, many of whom have adopted it as their first language. It spoken by many Tea-tribes of Assam, West Bengal and Bangladesh. According to the 2011 Census, there were 5,108,691 speakers of the Nagpuri language, including 4,345,677 identifying as "Sadan/Sadri" and 763,014 as "Nagpuria".
Jhumar or Jhoomar is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Multan and Balochistan, also thrived in Sandalbar areas of Punjab in Pakistan. It is slower and more rhythmic form. The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means Swaying. The songs evoke a quality which reminds of swaying. Though the content of these songs is varied - they are usually love with emotional songs too. The Jhumar is a dance of ecstasy. Jhumar is performed at the wedding ceremonies usually. It is a living demonstration of the happiness. The dance is mostly performed by the Balochi and people of Southern Punjab Pakistan. The emphasis of Jhumar is recreating the gaits of animals and birds. The movement of animals, the ploughing of the field, sowing of seeds and harvesting are shown in the original progression. The dance is also performed in circle, to the tune of emotional songs.
Folk dances of Assam include the Bihu and the Bagurumba, the Bhortal and the Ojapali dance. Assam is home to many groups: Mongoloid, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian, Aryan, Rabha, Bodo, Kachari, Karbi, Mising, Sonowal Kacharis, Mishimi and Tiwa (Lalung). These cultures come together to create an Assamese culture. Residents of the state of Assam are known as "Axomiya" (Assamese). Most tribes have their own language, although Assamese is the primary language of the state.
The Indian state of Jharkhand is located in the eastern part of the country and is known for its distinct paintings, traditions, and festivals.
Nagpuri cinema refers to films produced in the Nagpuri language in state of Jharkhand.
In the Indian state of Jharkhand, films are produced in various regional and tribal languages including Hindi, Nagpuri, Khortha and Santali. Film industry in state of Jharkhand is also known as Jhollywood.
Mardana Jhumair is a Nagpuri folk dance mostly performed by men in the Indian states of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Men wear ghongroo, hold sword, shield and dance in a circle by holding each other's hand. Musical instruments used in this dance are mandar, nagara, dhak and Shehnai or bansi.
Nagpuris are an Indo-Aryan-speaking ethno-linguistic group who speak Nagpuri language as their mother tongue and native to Chota Nagpur Plateau region of Indian state Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha. They are Sadan, a collective term used for native Indo-Aryan ethinic groups of Jharkhand and neighbouring states.
Mukund Nayak, is an Indian artist from Ranchi, Jharkhand. He is a folk singer, songwriter, drummer and dancer. Nayak is an exponent of Nagpuri folk dance Jhumair. He is recipient of the Padma Shri (2017) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2019).
Sadan are the Indo-Aryan ethnino-linguistic groups of Jharkhand and neighbouring states who speak Nagpuri, Khortha and Kurmali language as mother tounge.
Domkach is a folk dance of Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. In Bihar, Domkach dance is performed in Mithila and Bhojpur regions. In Jharkhand, it is performed in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region by Nagpuri speaking people. The women and men of groom's and bridegroom's family perform this dance during all major marriage ceremonies. They form a semi-circle to perform this particular dance by holding hands of each other and lyrics of the song are satirical and full of joy. In Uttar Pradesh is a kind of festival.
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, and Santali. Folk dance of Jharkhand can divided into two categories i.e Sadani and tribal folk dance.
Nandlal Nayak is a folk artist and Music Composer. He was music director of national award winner feature film Amu(2005). He promotes folk music among Indian Youth and rest of the world.
