Dance in maharastera

1) 1) Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the
beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm. Lavani has
contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre.

2) In Maharashtra and southern Madhya Pradesh, it is performed by the female performers

wearing nine-yard long sariesthe the songs are sung in a quick tempo.

3)Traditionally, this genre of folk dance deals with different and varied subject matters such as
society religion and politics.

4) The songs in 'Lavani' are mostly erotic in sentiment and the dialogues tend to be pungent in socio-
political satire.

5) Originally, it was used as a form of entertainment and morale booster to the tired soldiers. Lavani
Songs, which are sung along with dance, are usually naughty and erotic in nature. It is believed their
origin is in the Prakrit Gathas collected by Hala.

6) The Nirguni Lavani (philosophical) and the Shringari Lavani (sensual) are the two types. The devotional
music of the Nirguni cult is popular all over Malwa.

7) Lavani developed into two distinct performances, namely Phadachi Lavani and Baithakichi Lavani. The
Lavani sung and enacted in a public performance before a large audience in a theatrical atmosphere is
called Phadachi Lavani. And, when the Lavani is sung in a closed chamber for a private and select
audience by a girl sitting before the audience, it came to be known as Baithakichi Lavani.