Kudla tiger dance rocks during Oman Billawas’ Garba/Dandiya celebration in Muscat
Muscat, Oct 22: During this Dasara, the glory of Mangaluru Pili Vesha (tiger dance) reached the shores of Oman in the Gulf with a riveting performance by nine tiger dancers to the mesmerizing beats.
The team of nine included three tiny tigers, namely Pavan Nitin Kumar, Ayush Shridhar Amin and Sannavi Nitin Kumar. This was part of the gala Garba/Dandiya evening organized by Oman Billawas as part of the Dasara celebrations at Al Maasa Hall in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman October 12.
After ladies of Oman Billawas lit the lamp to mark the inauguration of the event, kids recited prayers and Mangalarathi was performed to Goddess Durga. Ashwini Rohidas explained the significance of the nine forms of Goddess Durga and Navratri which signifies the power, wealth, prosperity and knowledge.
Then the floor was open for the Garba dance in which the enthusiasm of members and their families participated was contagious. Soon the floor was overflowing with children, ladies and the gentlemen, donning colorful attire and dancing merrily to the melodies churned out by DJ Sandeep Suvarna.
The tiger dance coordinated Praveen Amin and his team of nine tigers was a major attraction of the evening. With their faces beautifully painted by Vijay Kodialbail and donning the tiger suits, the team put up a mind-boggling performance which was cynosure of all eyes. After the performance, many of the members, including ladies and children stepped on to the dance floor to perform tiger dance to the melodious beats provided by DJ Sandy, followed by the Dandia dance.
Curtains were drawn on an eventful evening with a vote of thanks by Vijay Kodialbail. The dance and festivities continued till late in the night.
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Israeli forces assume control of Palestinian side of Gaza's Rafah crossing
Rafah: Israeli forces have reportedly taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, according to reports from Israel army radio cited by Reuters.
This development occurs amidst Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire proposal, yet Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu's office, has stated that his war cabinet approved the continuation of an operation in Rafah.
Palestinians in Rafah have reacted following Hamas' acceptance of a ceasefire proposal facilitated by Egypt and Qatar.
