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Kummi is afolk dance, popular inTamil Nadu andKerala inIndia, danced mostly bySouth Indian womenin circle. Dancing may be different. In some places, it is very simple, with rhythmic clapping or beating of the drums. In other places dancers imitate various harvesting activities. Kummi often accompany by songs, called "Kummi songs".[1] It is often danced duringfestivals. It is also danced byTamils of Sri Lanka. Kummi songs became a popular addition tokuthiyottam festivities in modern times.[2]
The word "kummi" originated from the Tamil "kommai"(lit."circle"), referring to a dance with hand-clapping, at a time before instruments were invented.[3]
One village woman starts a popular song while others join in with singing and clapping to keep note of time. Songs are performed by the women dancing in circles. Men, when they join form the outer circle.[4]
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