The Dances of India

Preta Nritya Dancer

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Preta Nritya Dancer
Ghost Dance

The "Preta-Nritya" is a popular form of dance performed to please spirits in South Kanara
See also:
Demons Ummalti and Bemmalti

Portrait of a South Indian Dancer
Dances of India

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