Tribal Cultural Heritage in India
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View a video and two slideshows taken during Shivaratri, the main annual festival celebtrated by the Kota community Video | Kota women’s dance Video | Kota dance Slideshow | Kota dance and music …
Watch a series of short videos by Venkatesh Lakshmanan: Jana Padhe Geethe – Halakki drumming A wooden watering utensil Processing grain Grain storage A traditional measuring cup Making halli (seedi) …
As part of Shivaratri celebrations, Kota women perform a traditional dance known as Gummi Attam. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2013 taken in Kunda Kotagiri village on the occasion of Shivaratri (19 March 2013). This is the main …
Photographs and information by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2013 taken in Kunda Kotagiri village on the occasion of Shivaratri (19 March 2013). This is the main annual festival celebrated by the Kota community. More >> Notes The annual celebration at …
Photographs and information by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2013 taken in Kunda Kotagiri village on the occasion of Shivaratri (19 March 2013). This is the main annual festival celebrated by the Kota community. More >> Notes Drum membranes are heated …
Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2013 taken in Kunda Kotagiri village on the occasion of Shivaratri (19 March 2013). This is the main annual festival celebrated by the Kota community. More >>
The drums, played by members of the Halakki community in Karnataka (South-West India), are quite distinct from those of other regional traditions. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
The Suggi Habba festival concludes with a procession. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011
Worship accompanied by singing, dancing and drumming is a highlight of the colourful Suggi Habba festival. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011