is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra. 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. In Maharashtra and southern Madhya Pradesh and North Karnataka, it is
performed by the female performers wearing nine-yard long saris. The songs are
sung in a quick tempo.
Lavani
Dance Maharashtra long years ago was a battle torn state and Lavani dance form
served as mode of entertainment and morale booster to the tired soldiers during
the period of 18th and 19th century. The dance reached peak popularity during
the Peshwai rule which was the dynasty seated in Pune, during this period the
dance was given royal support by the ruling elite. The great Marathi poets like
Honaji Bala, Ramjoshi, Prabhakar, etc. took Lavani Dance forms to new heights.
Lavani
Dance
Lavani Dance,
MaharashtraThe word Lavani derived from Lavanya, meaning beauty. This form is a
combination of dance and music, which is dealt with different and varied topics
such as society, religion, politics, romance, etc. Attractive women wearing
nine-yard saris typically perform the dance with the captivating rhythm of
dholak. These women synchronized sensually to a catching tune and teasing
lyrics.
Maharashtra
was once a battle torn state, and Lavana dance served as mode of entertainment
and morale booster to the tired soldiers during the 18th and 19th century. The
dance reached peak popularity during the Peshwai (a dynasty seated in Pune)
rule, when it was given royal support by the ruling elite. Marathi poets like
Honaji Bala, Ramjoshi, Prabhakar, etc. took Lavani to new heights. In the
recent times, Lavani has become passé, mainly confined to sensual entertainment
often presented in a stereotyped and cheap form in Marathi films.