Mundari dance has a very important place among many folk dances of the Munda community of Jharkhand. The unique rhythm and music distinguish the Munda tribe from other communities inhabiting the Chota Nagpur plateau. Mundari dance encompasses various dance forms in itself. This folk dance is a part of the festivities related to agriculture. Key […]
Sarhul dance festival is celebrated by the Sarna community to mark the commencement of a new year as per the Hindu calendar. This festival is a celebration of the Adivasis living in Jharkhand. The village folks perform the Sarhul dance during the Sarhul festival. Sarhul Festival The Sarhul festival begins with a lot of enthusiasm
Phagua is a dance form popular among the tribes residing in Jharkhand and the adjoining state Bihar. It is performed during Holi – the spring festival. Holi is a huge celebration all over India. In Jharkhand, the people celebrate Holi with Phagua dance performance. Phagua Dance Performance Phagua is a highly energetic dance. The dance
The harvest season calls for many celebrations in the state of Jharkhand. One such festival, celebrated by the Munda tribe of Jharkhand, is known as Karma. The neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, West Bengal, and Orissa also celebrate the Karma festival. Karma Festival Celebration Karma festival’s major attraction is the performance of the Karma
Jhumar is an important dance form celebrated in the Chota Nagpur region in the state of Jharkhand. The dance form is found in two varieties, one is the Janani Jhumar performed by the women and the other is Mardana Jhumar, performed by the men. The dance is part of festivals celebrated during the harvest season
Jhumar is a popular folk dance form popular in the Chota Nagpur region of Jharkhand. It is a female-centric dance and is famous by the name of Janani Jhumar, where Janani means feminine. The dance also involves male participation. Jhumar is divided into multiple sub-categories, and the performance differs from one area to another. This
Tha Hunta Dance is an ancient dance form famous among the Santhal tribe living in the Chota Nagpur region in Jharkhand. This folk dance revolves around the concept of hunting and is a beautiful portrayal of the same. The Santhal Paraganas The Santhals are natives of Bangladesh who migrated to India many years back. These
Dance performances at weddings, fairs, and other festivals are a common thing in Jharkhand. One such popular dance form prevalent in this culturally rich land is the Ghoda Naach. The word Ghoda refers to a horse, and Naach translates to dance. Together it means the Horse Dance, quite an interesting name for a dance. From
Domkach is a traditional wedding dance that belongs to Jharkhand and Bihar. Popularly known as Nagpuri dance, Domkach is part of wedding festivities. The Nagpuri version of the dance is further categorized into Ekharia, Jhumta, and Dohri Domkach. This folk dance is popular in Mithila and Bhojpur districts. Naktora, Ratjagah, Jalua, and Nakta are the
Jharkhand is home to many tribes with a long history. These tribes and their unique traditions have made Jharkhand culturally diverse. Danga dance form is one such addition to the rich culture of the tribal people in Jharkhand. Purpose of the Danga Dance Danga folk dance performed is to celebrate the ancient cultures of the
The Barao folk dance is a celebration of the Oraon community thriving in the state of Jharkhand. This community has rich cultural traditions. It is one of the largest groups dwelling in the hilly region of Hazaribagh Goomla. They have Dravidian origins. Oraon community is are also known as Kurukh. They are also spotted in
