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Performer
: Mainly
performed by Females, male performers join in sometimes.
Duration :
Approximately 10 minutes.
This
Dance is performed by the farming folk of Andhra Pradesh.
The Dhimas Dance of the Porja Caste, was an exclusive Women's
Dance. Now it is performed by both Women and Men on special
occassions, and is dedicated to the welfare of the domestic
life.
The
Men and Women of the Porja caste perform the Dance with
great feeling. It is considered a must for newly-wed because
on this day the women pray for a peaceful and happy married
life. Women Dance around in unison holding their hands together
at wrists.
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