Dumhal

Dumhal is a dance performed in Jammu and Kashmir by the Wattal tribe. Only the men folk of the Wattal are privileged to perform this dance on specific occasions and at set locations.[1] Generally, this dance is performed with wearing long colourful robes and tall conical caps, studded with beads and shells.

The dancers sing in chorus. Drums are used to assist the music. The group of performers moves in a ritual manner and digs a banner into the ground on set occasions. Usually the dance begins with men dancing around this banner.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.indiaheritage.org/perform/folk_dumhal.htm


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