| Raas
which is supposed to belong to Kutch and Saurashtra
is performed all over Gujarat. The Raas traditions
are as old as the Puranic period. In various parts
of the country, Raas are danced in different manners.
The main feature of Raas is dancing in a circle
by men and woman, to the accompaniment of musical
instruments and keeping time either by clapping
or beating of two sticks.
The number of dancers goes from 8, 16, and
32 up to 64 couples, who also sing the song.
There are three varieties of Rasaka described.
Danda Rasaka-Rasa dance where Danda or sticks
and it is usually known as Dandiya Raas
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