Maharashtra Flashcards
Major Folk Dance of Maharastra
Dhangari Gaj
Lavani Dance
Tamasha
Dandi Dance
Waghya - Murl
Dhangari Gaj Dance is Prevalet in which District
What is Dhangari Gaj
Song is In which Form
Dress wear During Dhangari Gaj
● ‘Dhangari Gaj’ is a dance prevalent in Sholapur district of Maharashtra, where it is known as ‘Dhangar’.
● This dance form is mainly performed by the people of Gadaria caste in honor of their deity Biruba.
● These songs are usually in poetic form.
● In this dance, the dancers dance wearing traditional clothes like dhoti while swinging colorful handkerchiefs.
Where is Lavani Dance Performed
Lavani Derived from which word
Who Performed Lavani Dance
Forms of lavani
● Lavani is one of the most popular folk dance forms of India. It is prevalent in the state of Maharashtra.
● The word Lavani is derived from the word ‘Lavanya’ which means beauty.
● This dance is performed by women.
● Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance
Lavani developed in two distinct performances, namelyPhadachi Lavani and Baithakichi Lavani.
● The Phadachi Lavani is performed publically in front of a large audience.
Baithakichi Lavani is performed in private in an enclosed chamber performed for a selective audience.
Tamasha Dance is performed in which State
Highlights of Tamasha
Which Community Performed Tamasha
Necessary Entities for tamasha
Equipment use in Tamasha Dance
● This is another famous folk dance practiced in Maharashtra
● Mythological stories are sung through this dance, which is mainly performed by women.
● Tamasha is a distinctive blend of the renowned Sanskrit dramas, “Bhana” and “Prashana”, creating a unique form of entertainment
● It is performed by the Kolhati community of Maharashtra.
● The three necessary entities of Tamasha are entertainment, devotion and propagandist tradition.
● Dholak, Manjira, Harmonium and Ghungroo are used in this dance.
Dandi Dance is performed in which state
Dandi dance is Also known as
On which day dandi dance is performed
Which Thing is celebrated in dandi Dance
● This folk dance is famous in Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
● This dance is also known as spiritual folk dance in Maharashtra.
● This dance is performed on the Ekadashi day of Kartik month.
● In this dance, the childhood pastimes of Lord Shri Krishna are performed.
these dances are celebrated in which state an the purpose of performing this dance
Waghya -Murl
koli dance
Waghya-Murl This dance is performed in honor of Lord Khandoba in Maharashtra.
Koli Dance This dance is associated with the fishermen community of Maharashtra.
This dance is performed by both men and women
Major Festivals of Maharashtra
Dahi Handi
Ban ganaga Festival
Gudi Padwa
Pola Festival
Palki Festival
Elephanta Festival
Narali Purnima
Vat Purnima
Shivaji Jayanti,
Jivati Puja,
Ajanta Ellora Festival
In Maharashtra Dahi Handi is known as
Which God Is prominent figure in Dahi Handi
On which Day Dahi Handi Celebrated
How this Festival is celebrated
Participating Person Are Known as
● In Maharashtra it is called ‘Gokulashtami’.
● It is organized on the occasion of the birth of Lord Shri Krishna.
● The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Bhadrapada month and the festival of Dahi Handi is celebrated on the ninth date of Bhadrapada month.
● During this time, a competition is organized to break Dahi Handi (an earthen pot filled with curd) hanging from a rope at a height.
● The people participating in this competition are called ‘Govinda’.
● Dahi Handi has been recognized as a sporting event by the Maharashtra state government.
Banganga festival is related to which state
on which day this festival is celebrated
which god is prominent figure in this festival
● This festival is related to Maharashtra.
● This is the most important festival of Maharashtra celebrated on Ganesh Chaturthi.
● A musical performance is given to Lord Rama during this festival
What is Gudi Padwa
On which Day Gudi Padwa Celebrated
Highlights of Gudi Padwa
● In Maharashtra, the new year begins with Gudi Padwa
on the first day of Chaitra month
A Gudi is a bright yellow or green cloth adorned with brocade (zari) tied to the tip of a long bamboo. Over this cloth, gathi (a type of sweet), neem leaves, a twig of mango leaves and a garland of red flowers are tied. This is then hoisted outside the house, typically to the right side of the main entrance. The Gudi is believed to ward off evil and invite prosperity and good luck into the house
what is Pola Festival
who is worshiped in Pola festival
Rituals of Pola Festival
● It is a traditional agricultural festival celebrated on the day of Pithori Amavasya or the new moon day in the month of Shravana by farmers in the state of Maharashtra.
● In this Festival, to honor and worship their bulls and oxen, which play a vital role in their agricultural activities.
● During Pola, the cattle are decorated, and rituals are performed to seek blessings for a prosperous farming season
In which Month Palki Festival is Celebrated and for how many days
Who practice this festival
Rituals of Palki Festival
● Palki festival is celebrated for 22 days in Maharashtra every year in the month of June (Jyestha).
● This is a 1000-year-old tradition, which has been followed by the warkaris (people who follow the wari, a fundamental ritual).
● Warkari are a Hindu religious sect that worship Vithoba (or Vitthal), an incarnation of Vishnu.
● The festival is an annual pilgrimage to the city of Pandharpur in Maharashtra celebrated in honor of the Hindu god Vithoba (a form of Lord Vishnu).
● They walk with palkhis (chariots) carrying paduka (sandals) of various saints - most notably Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram.
● The Palkhi starts in the month of Jyeshth (June), and the whole process lasts a total of 22 days.
● Upon reaching Pandharpur on Ashadi Ekadashi, these devotees take a holy dip in the sacred Chandrabhaga River/Bhima River
before proceeding to visit the Vitthal temple.
Narali Purnima is celebrated in which season
on which day narlai purnima celebrated
Rituals of Narali Purnima
This day is symbol of
● This festival marks the end of the rainy season in Maharashtra.
● It is organized on the full moon day of Sawan month.
● On this occasion people offer coconuts to the sea god.
● This day also marks the beginning of the new fishing season for the fishing community of Maharashtra.
Elephanta Festival is celebrated in which month
who was founder of elephanta caves
Old name of Elephanta cave, who gave the present name and why
Remarkable things of elephanta caves
● Elephanta Festival is celebrated in February every year on Elephanta islands in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
● The Elephanta Caves founded by King Krishnaraja (Kalachuri dynasty) are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
● Initially called Gharapuri, meaning ‘peaceful living place of Lord Shiva, the name ‘Elephanta caves’ was given by the Portuguese after they found a carved elephant on Elephanta Island.
● They are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to Lord Shiv with remarkable images of Ardhanarisvara, Kalyana-Sundara Shiva, Ravana lifting Kailasa and Nataraja Shiva
Vat purnima is also Known as
IN which month vat purnima is celebrated
rituals of vat purnima
● It is a popular festival of women of Maharashtra which is also known as ‘Vat Savitri’.
● It is celebrated in the Indian month of Jyeshtha (May-June).
● On this occasion, women observe a fast and tie a thread to the banyan tree.
● On this occasion, women pray for their husbands to stay with them throughout their life.
