Veeragase
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Origin | Karnataka, India |
Veeragase/Guggla is a dance form prevalent in the state of
Veerashaivism and Veeragaase/Guggla
The basic tenets of Guggla are drawn from Veeragama (One of the 28 key Shaiva
The custom of bringing Devagange (Gange taruvud - ಗಂಗೆ ತರುವುದು/Devaru taruvudu - ದೇವರು ತರುವುದು) into homes from nearby water-sources (usually from wells) is a tradition in
Daksha Yajna
Veeragase gets its name from the
Performers
Veeragase is to be performed only by the
Female artists do not traditionally perform this art, but females have started to be a part of stage performance of non-religious nature which merely as a folk dance .[citation needed]
Performance
The dance troop usually consists of two, four or six members. A lead singer in the troupe narrates the story of Daksha yajna as the dance is being performed.[3] A huge decorative pole called Nandikolu which has an orange flag at the top is held by one of the dancers. Traditional percussion instruments called sambal and dimmu lend music to the dance. Cymbals and shehnai and other instruments like karadi and chamala are also used. The dance also involves a ritualistic piercing of a needle across the mouth.[4]
Notes
- ^ The mythology related to Veeragase is explained by V. R. Devika. "Myth Retold". Online edition of the Hindu, dated 2001-10-22. 2001, The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 July 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2007.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ A description of the Veeragase dance form is provided by "Veeragase". Online Webpage of South Zone Cultural Centre. South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, India. Archived from the original on 20 August 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2007.
- ^ a b A description of the dress worn by Veeragase dancers is provided by A. Chithraa Deepa (5 January 2004). "Folk and fun". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 28 July 2004. Retrieved 29 April 2007.
- ^ A brief description of Veeragaase is provided by S.A.Krishnaiah, Chief Co-ordinator (Research Wing), Regional Resources Centre for Folk Performing Arts, Udupi. "Folk Arts - Music and Dance". Online webpage of Udupipages.com. 2001, Shathabdi Graphics Pvt. Ltd., Udupi. Archived from the original on 2 January 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2007.
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