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Thus ends the dance. After a brief respite, the drummer in the center who is a leader of the group also starts another song and the dancers, as before, dance creating other patterns, intricate, as well as beautiful until at the end, they dance to a fast tempo before coming to a final halt.
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Jade kolattam (or Pinnal kolattam):
Usually this is performed during spring season and is a common dance form in Karnataka and Tamilnadu. To a well-decorated temple chariot car, there is a tall pole fixed, to which, at the top are tied multi-coloured ribbons or thick threads or ropes. Inside the chariot, a Deity is installed and worshipped. A group of girls catch hold of the ends of ribbons standing in a circle around the chariot. They go on singing and moving in various forms so that the ribbons become intertwined like a multi-coloured plait at the end. The process of getting the plait in the end is a fascinating feature of this dance when all the dancers are around and near the chariot.
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Sangla:
Performed in the village of Sangla in Mahasu district in which men and women dance together. This is done in praise of local Gods and Heroes. There are three types; Bakyang, Dakyang and kayang and these are performed together during festivals. The songs are full of questions and answers. Though the men and women form separate lines, they often intermingle cleverly. The usual musical instruments accompany these dancers. |
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