Raas or Dandiya Raas is the socio-religious folk dance originating from Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navaratri. [1][2] The dance is performed in the Marwar region of Rajasthan too. [3] The etymology of Dandiya-Raas is in Sanskrit. [4] ‘Dandiya’ or ‘Dandiya Raas’ is a dance form performed during the time of Navratri, with its origins in Gujarat. The dance attire comprises of bamboo sticks painted in bright colors, women are dressed in three-piece attires called chaniya choli with bandhni dupattas, while men wear sherwani or kurta pyjama. The performers strike the wooden sticks in rhythmic beats, and a drummer standing in the center of the circle commands the rhythm of the dance. People assemble in two circular ... From free entry to grand paid shows, Delhi's Garba night 2025 is packed with Dandiya events, music, and dance. Check venues, dates, and tickets here. Learn about the origin, meaning and significance of Dandiya or Dandiya Raas, a popular folk dance of Gujarat. Find out how it is related to the ancient Raaslila dance and Lord Krishna's love story.
