Chaunfla, Chauṅflā: 1 definition
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Chaunfla means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Dance: Classical Dance: FolkChauṅflā is one of the important dances of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It is a spinning dance performed by all sections of the community at night. This is performed by both men and women standing opposite each other. Here the movements of men and women form separate circles, moving in opposite directions. The dancers pirouette around their own axis, with a marked movement of the hip, as in a swing. Thus there is a marked rotating movement of individual dancer, and a revolving of the entire formation. In between, the dancers clap each other’s hands. All dancers also sing and keep rhythm through clapping.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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