Considered as one of the oldest Indian classical musical instruments, Bansuri is a special type of flute, made from a straight and flawless piece of bamboo.
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Music in Bihar is very rich as its folk forms are varied and indigenous. The three main linguistic groups are Maithili, Magadhi and Bhojpuri with a wide range of regional dialects.
The music of Assam is influenced by the music of China, Myanmar and Thailand. The native music of Assam which includes the Bodo, Bihu, Mising and Karbi tribes are said to be structured and sung as per the Pentatonic scale of Chinese traditional music.
Music forms an integral part of the life of the various tribes. Songs are sung to rejoice over their folk history, mythology and events from their past.
As Assam is home to different indigenous tribes and races there are various ethnic dance forms throughout the region which can be broadly classified under two headings – Classical dances and Folk Dances.
The ritualistic dances performed to secure happiness, good health and prosperity of the dancers, his family and village.
The origins of Bharatanatyam may be traced back to the SadirNatyam or SadirNautch of the Marathas. This form of dance was performed by the Devadasis or the servants of god.
The government of Odisha is popularizing this art through International Sand Art Festivals held each year on the Chandrabaga Beach at Konark.
The state of Nagaland is very popular for its wood carvings, which are exquisitely carved with a lot of intricate details.
Considered as one of the primary tribal industries of Madhya Pradesh, wood carving is extremely popular amongst the various tribes of the state.
Jainism is one of the most ancient religions of India whose main aim is the liberation of the soul through spiritual disciplines and non-violence.
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