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yoga
thumb |upright=1.2 |Statue of Shiva performing yoga in the [[lotus position ]]
Nowruz
Nowruz (, , ) is New Year's Day on the Iranian calendars, including the currently used Solar Hijri calendar. Historically, it has been observed by Iranian peoples, but is now celebrated by many Persianate cultures worldwide. It is a festival based on the Northern Hemisphere spring equinox, and thus usually coincides with a date between 19 March and 22 March on the Gregorian calendar.
Kumbh Mela
Hindu pilgrimage and festival celebrated in India
Chhau dance
Chhau, also spelled Chhou, is a semi classical Indian dance with martial and folk traditions. It is found in three styles named after the location where they are performed, i.e. the Purulia Chhau of West Bengal, the Seraikella Chhau of Jharkhand and the Mayurbhanj Chhau of Odisha.
Koodiyattam
Koodiyattam (; IAST: kūṭiyāṭ���aṁ; ) is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, an ancient performing art from the Sangam era. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Ramlila
thumb|This image is taken during 2018 World Famous Ramnagar Ramlila
garba
Indian folk dance that originated from the state of Gujarat
Kalbelia
thumb|Snake Charmers 1868.
Ramman
religious festival of Garhwal region, India
Vedic chant
oral tradition of the Vedas
Manipuri Sankirtana
is a Meitei cultural form of performing art involving ritual singing, drumming and dancing performed in the temples and domestic spaces in Manipur in India.
Buddhist music
music genre
Durga Puja in Kolkata
Durga Puja celebration in the city of Kolkata