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Folk Dance and Music in Tamil Nadu

FOLK DANCE AND MUSIC	FEATURES
Pannisai (Carnatic music)	It is one of the world’s oldest and most illustrious musical traditions. On the octave, there are 72 basic scales and a wide range of melodic motion. The melodic and rhythmic structures are both interesting and varied. Great artists have written songs that have been passed  down through the years.
Bharatanatyam	Bharatanatyam is comprised of three main aspects – nritta, or technical dance – nritya, or expressional dance – Natya, or dramatic storytelling.
Bommalattam	In this puppetry, rod and string puppet techniques are combined.
Puliattam	The bodies of the dancers are painted with yellow and black paint to create a replica of Tiger. The performers make graceful tiger-like moves.
Devarattam	Meaning ‘dance of gods’ this dance form uses a combination of martial arts, intricate steps with 32 rhythmic steps known as adavu, and unique dance moves
Theru Koothu	It has an informal dance structure, in which performances generally depict scenes from ancient epics. There is traditionally no spoken dialogue, only songs.
Kolattam	Kolattam comes from the word “Kol,” which means “stick.”  These Kols are struck together, and rhythmic movements are performed during the dance.  This dance combines singing, music, and rhythmic motions.
Oyilattam	Men or women stand in a row with two kerchiefs perform rhythmic steps to the musical accompaniment, with the number of dancers increasing
Karagattam	The dance is performed to worship Goddess Amman. It involves balancing pots made of metal or a lump of clay on the dancer’s head.
Silambattam	A weapon-based Indian martial art. The bamboo staff is swirled by Silambam players and when they are fighting, the weapons make sound thus the art of the battlefield is called Silambam.
Bhagavata Mela	A religious story is conveyed in the form of dance which uses nuanced gestures like sign language, complicated footwork, and acting (abhinaya). It has its origins in the Natya Shastra, ancient Hindu literature on theatrical arts, its components include Nritta, Nritya, and Natya.
Kai Silambu Attam	Kai silambam is an unarmed collection of techniques in silambam  (a weapon-based Indian martial art), with kuttu varisai as its core  component. Techniques incorporate striking, grappling, throws, and locks.
Kavadi Attam	It is an important feature of the Thaipusam holiday, emphasizing debt bondage. Devotees perform ritual sacrifices and offerings in honour of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War.

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