Nirgun Singing and Folk dance of Kashmir was performed on Sunday at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum. The performances were held under Uttaradhikar series of performances.
The programme commenced with Sant Singaji's composition "Sumran Ho Manmayi" which is Ganesh Vandana by singer Sumit Sharma. A mix of classical music with singing in the folk style of Nimad and Bhuwara was presented beautifully. Songs like ' Dekh Le Re, Nirgun Brahman Hai Nyara and more were performed.
Sumit Sharma (Harda) was accompanied by Nisha Sharma, Veshnavi, Amit Rajput, Suresh Kakade, Gyani Salge on Tablavad and Ajay Kushwaha on Dholak.It was followed with 'folk dance of Kashmir' by Rubina Akhtar and group. They performed three different folk dances.
The performances began with Bacha Nagma Dance. This dance is performed in cultural ceremonies, weddings and special ceremonies; this folk dance of Kashmir is performed by boys only. Young boys dress as women in long colored skirts and cheerfully perform on stage.
This dance is a symbol of culture among the Kashmiri communities.
Rouf dancing is mainly performed by women from the valley. The women are dressed in colorful costumes and face each other in two rows.
This mainly involves the use of the feet which in the local language is called Chakri. This dance is performed on all auspicious occasions and festivals and this is done especially in the spring season, especially at the time of harvest when the weather is good.
It concluded with Dogri Dance. This dance is performed by the people of Dogra community of Jammu.
This dance is performed at the Dogra community's joyous festivals and weddings. All the actors on the stage gave delightful performances to the audience with their artistic skills.