Bastar

Music and dance in Madhya Pradesh- Muria Dance

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Muria Dance About: The Murias are the people who belong to the Muria Tribe and reside in the Northern part of Bastar district. The Murias are trained and taught several community dances in the Ghotul. As per the culture and tradition of this clan, the Murias first worship their drum before performing the dance. They basically dance … Read more

Music and Dance in Madhya Pradesh- Chaitra festival dance

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Chaitra festival dance About: The Chaitra festival dance is another famous dance of the Gonds of Bastar district; it is performed after the harvest to thank goddess Annapurna for the harvest already gathered and to seek her blessings for the next crop. Men and women dance in a circle, in semi-circles or in rows; all dancers hold each other’s … Read more