History
Paniya Dance belongs to the Paniya tribal community of Wayanad and adjoining areas. Group performance, song, and local rhythm mark festivals and social life.
Tribal Arts
Paniya Dance
Dance tradition of the Paniya community, rooted in Wayanad and nearby hills.
About
Paniya Dance belongs to the Paniya tribal community of Wayanad and adjoining areas. Group performance, song, and local rhythm mark festivals and social life.
Category
Tribal Arts
Type
Tribal community dance
Notes
Paniya community tradition
Where to see
Wayanad and hill-region festivals
Origin district
Adivasi settlements of the Western Ghats and forest-fringe districts of Kerala.
Community/tradition
Indigenous community dance and song traditions.
Costume
Community festive dress with local ornaments and natural materials.
Makeup
Simple festive or ritual body/face markings where practised.
Musical instruments
Community drums, clappers, and song.
Performance occasions
Wayanad and hill-region festivals.
Famous artists
Community elders and local performance groups.
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