Povadas
are presented in the Marathi ballads form. This dance form describes the
events in the life of the great Maratha ruler, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj. Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire, and did a
lifelong struggle against the Mughals. By 1680, the year of Shivaji's
death, nearly the whole of Deccan belonged to him. Shivaji was a great
warrior and one of the finest rulers of India, so he holds the highest
place in Maratha history. Maharashtrians maintain a high respect of this
great hero and remember him through these ballads.Find information on Povadas, a form of ballad.
Povadas Dance
Povadas
are presented in the Marathi ballads form. This dance form describes the
events in the life of the great Maratha ruler, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj. Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire, and did a
lifelong struggle against the Mughals. By 1680, the year of Shivaji's
death, nearly the whole of Deccan belonged to him. Shivaji was a great
warrior and one of the finest rulers of India, so he holds the highest
place in Maratha history. Maharashtrians maintain a high respect of this
great hero and remember him through these ballads.