Tag: Kathak

KATHAK - A CLASSICAL DANCE OF NORTHERN INDIA   Kathak is the major classical dance form of northern India. The word kathak means "to tell a...

Ghungharu are the "tinklebells" or "jingle bells" which are used to adorn the feet of dancers. When tied to the feet, they are played...

WHAT IS KATHAK?KATHAK is the classical dance of Northern India. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word kathaka, storyteller. Long before Kathak was recognized...

Pandit Birju Maharaj The most eminent Kathak dancer of recent times is Pandit Birju Maharaj. His full name is Brij Mohan Nath Mishra. He is...

Kathak CostumesKathak is a wonderful blend of Hindu and Muslim culture. So, there are two kinds of costumes in Kathak. We make costumes at...

"Katha kahe so Kathak"Kathak is the classical dance style of North India. The word Kathak is derived from katha , meaning "a story", and...

History of Kathak Kathak is a classical dance form from South Asia (originally from North India) and is the national dance of the USPakistan. It...