- @Amrapali #txt-anno http://www.indiamapped.com/folk-dance-in-india/maharashtra-lezin-dance/ {u'ranges': [{u'start': u'/div[1]/div[1]/div[5]/div[2]/div[3]/h2[1]', u'end': u'/div[1]/div[1]/div[5]/div[2]/div[3]/p[6]', u'startOffset': 15, u'endOffset': 1054}], u'quote': u'Maharashtra Lezin Dance\n Lezim is a folk dance form and is widely enjoyed by the people of Maharashtra. In this dance art the performer basically carry a small instrument which are jingling cymbals and this instrument is known as Lezim. Moreover this dance is named after its instrument name only and even recognized after a wooden idiophone to which some thin metal discs are joined and fitted with it. This is how the jingling sound effect is produced and the dancer carry along with them while dancing or giving performance of Lezim dance. Also in this dance form Dholki is used which is a drum instrument and is usually used in the main percussion of the music.\nHistory\nLezim dance of Maharashtra was started in 1986 during the reign of Chatrapati Shivaji. This traditional dance was carried out by many professional experts and they give performances in amphitheatre at various kinds of festivals. Additionally this dance was initially regarded as a kind of sport which is played by people. Later on it became a traditional dance form and is done on Ganesh processions. In addition Lezim dance is done along with jingling cymbals and even the music is accompanied by drum beats. Also this dance is done in special sequence form and they make feet movements more which gives a pyramid resemblance. Basically Lezim dance is performed by the males and in a sequence manner.\nDescription\nMaharashtra is well known for its varied cultures and traditions. Therefore it celebrates various kinds of festivals and events. Furthermore this region is rich enough in various kinds of dances forms. Lezim is also one such form of dance which is widely enjoyed by the people of Maharashtra. This dance is done in colorful costumes and also with loud makeup. Now days many schools, colleges and other institutions have started teaching this dance form. Numerous educational centers have started it as fitness drill as because this dance art involves several calisthenic steps and moves. Also at times this dance becomes quite strenuous and exhausting as because of its acrobatic kind of movements. The costumes wore in this dance are colorful and basically consists of kurta and pyjama. This traditional outfit for Lezim dance even inhabits a red belt which is tied at the waist and an orange bright turban which is endowed on head. The men are also seen putting red tikka on their forehead before they give performance of this dance form.', u'permissions': {u'admin': [], u'read': [], u'update': [], u'delete': []}, u'text': u'lazimd Dance Maharashtra India', u'tags': u'["Folk-dances-of-india","Maharashtra","Lazimd","-Dance","lazim"]'} created: Tue, 14 Apr 2015, 05:33 PM UTC