| Tourists play Dandiya
dance at Khajuraho
Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh),
Oct.7 (ANI): Dandiya, the traditional dance form of Gujarat and Maharashtra,
was organized for the first time at the famous Sun Temple in Khajuraho.
It was a special sight for many to notice several visiting foreign tourists
finding it irresistible to join.
The zeal with which everyone
participated in the Dandiya Raas on Monday at the famous temples premises
was a delightful experience not just for the individuals partaking in the
dance but also for the huge number of devotees assembled there.
The sight of foreign tourists
swaying to the tune of Dandiya looked unusual, as many of them were trying
for the first time and were finding it a little tricky to strike their
sticks in rhyme with fellow dancers.
Maria, a Dutch tourist
said, “I am experiencing India. We learnt Dandiya steps. It was a great
experience and we would love to do it again.”
Most of the participating
members were quite fascinated with the dance. “Exploring Hindu culture
and Dandiya is really fulfilling,” said Alis, another tourist.
“I was called to come
and teach the foreign tourists how to take steps of Dandiya. I want them
to appreciate the dance in right earnest. Never before has such event been
organised here,” said Pradeep Gautam, a Dadiya dance teacher.
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