Giddha

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Girls pose before performing gidha

Punjabi Giddha Dancer

Giddha (Punjabi: ਗਿੱਧਾ, giddhā) is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The dance is often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance and is just as energetic as Bhangra; at the same time it manages to creatively display feminine grace, elegance and flexibilty. It is a very colourful dance form which is now copied in all regions of the country. Women perform this dance mainly at festive or social occasions.^[1]

References

↑ Bhargava, Gopal. Land and people of Indian states and union territories. p. 215.

Dance in India

Classical	Bharata Natyam Kathak Kathakali Kuchipudi Manipuri Mohiniyattam Odissi Sattriya

Divine forms	Nataraja Tandava Rasa lila Lasya

Folk (list)	Bihu Bagurumba Bhangra Chang Cheraw Chhau Dollu Kunitha Giddha Garba Dandiya Raas Ghoomar Ghumura Kachhi Ghodi Karma Lavani Saang Sword dance Tippani Yakshagana

Contemporary	Bollywood song and dance Hindi dance songs Nautch

Literature	Natya Shastra Abhinavabharati Mudras

By state	Andhra Pradesh Assam Himachal Pradesh Odisha Punjab Tamil Nadu

Accessories	Ghungroo

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