It was a delightful and energetic Sunday evening for the the Bhopalites. The broadcast of the Nimadi folk dances 'Kathi' and 'Gangaur' wad held on Sunday on Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum's YouTube Channel.
The music lovers enjoyed an evening with calm classical music along with the fun filled Nimadi and Kathi dance on floor. Under Uttaradhikar series of Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, two musical events were organized at the museum premises.
It is noteworthy that keeping in view the Guru Shishya Parampara, Tribal Museum is organizing a series of classical music and dance under Uttaradhikar series every Sunday.
The programme began with 'Kathi Folk Dance' by Lakshminarayan Maurya and team from Harda. After this, 'Gangaur Folk Dance' was performed by Sanjay Mahajan and troupe from, Barwah.
Laxminarayan Maurya has been active in this field for a long time. Laxminarayan Maurya has given many presentations of folk dance at various art forums of the country. Sanjay Mahajan has been honored with many prestigious honors and awards. Sanjay Mahajan has given many enticing presentations of Nimadi folk dances at various art forums of the country.
Gangaur is the Geet Poetry of Nimad, this ritual festival lasting nine days in the month of Chaitra and Vaishakh is dedicated to daughters.
The tradition of Kathi in Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh is only associated with a deep sense of devotion to power.
The community of the Bhagats of Nimar wishes village life, happiness and prosperity through the kathi from Dev Uttani Gyaras to Mahashivratri.
The form of a kathi is linked to folklore and folk dance, turning it into a unique artistry. The devotees, who dance in traditional attire, sing the majesty of Shiva and other mythological beliefs, with the rhythm of Kans Thali and Damru Numa Dhanka.
After that the folk dance 'Gangaur' of Nimar zone was performed by Sanjay Mahajan and fellow, Barwah. Gangaur dance is a beautiful depiction of the full folk culture of this region.
Combining the dance with the innumerable songs of Gangaur presents a beautiful cauldron of female life.
