Folk Dances Of India # Feed 5

This devotional dance form is performed on special occassions by a group of men, wearing long colorful robes and detailed conical caps.The dances belongs to the land of paradise and performed to invoke divine blessings.

What is this traditional folk dance called?

ANSWER: Dumhal from Kashmir; the paradise of earth. Its performed by the men folk of the Wattal tribe of Kashmir on specific occasions. The musical accompaniment comprises a drum and the vocal singing of the participants.