Dances Of Tamil Nadu
Cradle Of : South Indian Temple Architecture
Official State Language : Tamil
Best Time To Visit Tamil Nadu : December To February
Tamil Nadu is a traditional land, where one can still
witness ancient culture heritage's relevance in modern times.
Temples in Tamil Nadu were the fulcrums of
society and even today art forms that have their origin in religious
worship continue to colour daily life. Providing a contras to the temple
heritage is the city of
Pondicherry
with its French flavour. Yet, another facet of this surprisingly diverse
state is two Hill stations -
Ooty and
Kodaikanal. Both are little
patches of England, being much loved by the expatriate population of the
Raj.
INFORMATION ON DANCES IN TAMIL NADU
INFORMATION ON FOLK DANCES IN TAMIL NADU
Tamil Nadu has rich tradition of folk arts and crafts displaying traditional skill and dexterity handed down from generations. The Folk Music and Dances represent the rustic ethos, aesthetic values and melody. The conduct of folk dances and music on occasions of temple festivals and community functions gives entertainment, myth and merry to the villagers. The Therukoothu (Street Play, Thappattai Attam, Karagam and Kavadi, Dummy Horse Dance and Peacock Dance, Oyilattam and Silambam are all rural programmes of art forms, very old but still conducted and enjoyed by people with abiding interest and enthusiasm.
