Traditionally this dance is presented in Konkan's Kunabi society to mark the arrival of Gauri soon after the Ganesh festival. In this art 8 to 10 boys actively dance in a circumference on melodious tune provided by their Ustad (teacher) and melodist who seats in the center during the presentation.
Foogdi:
An extremely popular feminine folk dance from Konkan, which has forms and sub forms. It is performed during all-important religious and social occasions. The most popular forms are Girki, Rahat, Zimma, Karvar, Bus Foogdi, Kombada, Ghuma, and Pakhava etc.
Bhajan:
These are songs sung in groups to praise Lord, in which complex spiritual truth is portrayed in local language.
Dashavatar:
Konkan's most popular dance ritual drama. Incarnations of Lord Vishnu are presented to the audience one after the other on stage.
Khele / Naman:
Naman (local drama of Ratnagiri & Sindhudurga).
Gavlan:
This is an essential part of Lok-Natya (commonly called vag-natya). A Lok-natya typically has three parts : Gan, Gavlan and the Naatak. Every theatrical performance typically starts with a Gan, which is a prayer to Lord Ganpati.This is followed by a Gavlan ( the word literally means "milkmaid"). In this act, an actor enacting young Krishna, stops milkmaids on their way to market. There is some humourous interaction between them and the act ends with a dance number performed by the Gavlan.
