Dances of Eastern India

Kumbh Festival 2019 was also a confluence of art and culture from different regions of the country. One great Event at Sanskriti Kumbh was Dances of Eastern India, where highly talented and beautiful artists presented some spell bounding performances of their states’ dances and show casing, how culturally rich our country is.
It was an honour to be able to picture some of these and present them here. 

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Dancing Angels from Orissa

Dancing Angels from Orissa. This mesmerising performance of young girls from Orissa was really spell bounding. Heartfelt thanks to them for projecting and protecting art and culture of Nation and their state.

Shot on 12.02.2019 with Sony E 55-210mm OSS Zoom lens at 106mm, f/6.3 amp; ISO 1250
Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 1250

Dances of Eastern India - Manipur

Dances of Eastern India - Manipur. The amazing artists from culturally rich and scenric beautiful state of Manipur performing a dance sequnce related to stories of Lord Krishna. (On 12.02.2019 at Sanskriti Kumbh, Prayagraj)
Shot with Sony E 55-210 OSS lens at 170mm, f/6.3 amp; ISO 2000

Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 2000

Bihu Dancer from Assam

Bihu festival and dance is all about celebrations in Assam. This beautiful lady during the Bihu dance performance alongwith others, paused for a moment for this picture, when one could leverage the otherwise harsh stage lights to advantage. Shot on 12.02.2019 at Sanskriti Kumbh, Prayagraj.

Shot with Sony E 55-210 OSS zoom at 210mm, f/6.3 ISO 2500
Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 2500

Kumbh Dance Tripura

Dances of Eastern India - Tripura. Projecting Harvest, it was simply a treat to watch and to see the richness of Indian Culture presented by these excellent artists from the small eastmost state of the country. Photographed on 12.02.2019 at Sanskriti Kumbh.

Shot with Sony E 55-210 mm Zoom lens at 102mm, f/6.3 amp; ISO 1600
Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 1600

Taditional dance of Assam

Assam is culturally very rich and diverse, and colourful too. These amazing artists presenting dance of their community. Simply great. At Sanskriti Kumbh, Prayagraj on 12.02.2019

Shot with Sony E 55-210 OSS Zoom lens at 106mm f/6.3 amp; ISO 1600
Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 1600

Dances of Eastern India - Sikkim

Dances of Eastern India - Sikkim. Beautiful dancers from Sikkim performing on enchanting mountain melodies. At Sanskriti Kumbh, Prayagraj on 12.02..2019

Shot with Sony E 55-210 OSS lens at 210mm, f/6.3 amp; ISO 1600
Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 1600

Kumbh Dance Manipur Pung Cholom

Dances of Eastern India - Pung Cholom of Manipur. This unique dance and drum playing sequence has the drummers performing acrobatics while playing Pung (drum) with hands. This is prequel to Ras Lila dance and is a pleasure to watch. (On 12.02.2019 at Sanskriti Kumbh, Prayagraj)
Shot with Sony E 55-210 mm OSS lens at 141 mm f/6.3 ISO 1250
Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 1250

Dances of Eastern India - Assam Bihu

Dances of Eastern India - Assam. Two artists of a group performing traditional dance of Assam from well known Bihu festival, when whole Assam sings and dances. On 12.02.2019 at Sanskriti Kumbh

Shot with Sony E 55-210 OSS lens at f/6.3 amp; ISO 2000
Aperture: 6.3
Camera: ILCE-6000
Iso: 2000