Matki dance

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Matki dance at Jal Mahotsav 2016

Matki Dance is mostly performed in the

sarees or in lehanga decorated with many ornaments. The main musical instrument used in this dance is the dhol. Matki dance is generally performed in a circular position. Women balance an earthen pot on their head. They also have a veil on their face.[1]

There are subtypes in this, known as Aada and Khada Nach.

References

  1. ^ "Matki Dance in India". India9.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.