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Dance Form Culture
Lavani
Lavani is a performance tradition of Maharashtra combining expressive song, dance, strong rhythm and theatrical presentation.
Key points
- Associated with Maharashtra
- Often performed to dholki rhythms
- Combines poetry, music, dance and dramatic expression
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Country
India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
Sources and verification
- [1] Sangeet Natak Akademi – Performing Arts of India — Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Institution Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026