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Pandav Lila or Pandav Nritya (Sanskrit; literally "play of the Pandavas" and "dance of the Pandavas" respectively) is a ritual re-enactment of stories from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, through singing, dancing and recitation, that is practised in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.
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The bhankora (plural: bhankore) is a type of brass instrument made of copper that is prominently used in the folk music of Uttarakhand in India, especially in the Garhwal region. [1] The instrument is aerophonic and used in religious Garhwal folk god summoning, most notably the Pandav Lila and Nanda Devi Raj Jat .
Nritya is broadly categorized as one of three parts of Sangita, the other two being gita (vocal music, song) and vadya (instrumental music). [3] [4] [5] These ideas appear in the Vedic literature of Hinduism such as the Aitareya Brahmana, and in early post-Vedic era Sanskrit texts such as the Natya Shastra, Panchatantra, Malvikagnimitra and Kathasaritsagara.
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Garhwal and Kumaon, the two regions in Uttarakhand, primarily differ in their lyrical texture and musicality. [20] Kumaoni music tends to be more upbeat and are based on stories whereas Garhwali music are romantic ballads and devotional songs. [21]. The presence of live music during festivals and community gatherings helps preserve the folklore ...
Dhol damau or dhol damaun is the term used to collectively refer to two folk instruments of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the dhol and damau, which are almost always played together on special occasions; though they may be played separately. [1]
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