About Chaiti Ghoda Dance:

Chaiti ghoda dance is also known as dummy horse dance. It is one of Odisha’s popular folk dance forms. It is a folk dance done by fishermen community. Chaiti represent the chaitra month of the year i.e. from March to April, for full moon in Vaisak, from April to May, and horse is a horse in Odisha.  It is associated with the power sect of coastal areas and the display team contains different male and female characters than music companions. Rauta, the male character is the main singer cum commentator, who delivers the main part of mythology, whereas Rautani plays the role of wife Rauta, the female co-singer and dancer. Dancing is made alive with cuff dialogue and hilarious episodes.

Location infomation of Chaiti Ghoda Dance:

Location info: Subarnapur district & Berhampur, Ganjam district (Odisha). It is mostly performed during festivals or events or on some special occasions. This is the reason, if you want to see the Chaiti Ghoda Dance than visit Berhampur in Ganjam district “Budhi Thakurani’s” Jatra festival. This temple is located at Triveni Nagar, Brahmapur, and Odisha 760002.

Climate/Weather in Chaiti Ghoda Dance:

Summer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 36° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 24° CAverage Precipitation – 26.6 mmMonsoon – June to OctoberAverage Minimum Temperature – 32° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 25° CAverage Precipitation – 202 mmSummer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 28° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 17° CAverage Precipitation – 24.75 mm

History Chaiti Ghoda Dance:

This is the story when Lord Rama crossed the river with the help of fishermen and in turn Lord Rama gave fishermen a horse.

Languages in Chaiti Ghoda Dance:

• Ganjami Oriya (Most Preferred Language)
• Odiya
• Hindi
• English

Interesting things to Know about Chaiti Ghoda Dance?

Two horse are used as black horse and white horses. Eight days are celebrated in honor of the festival Vasuli Devi. Vasuli Devi is the main god of fishermen, it is celebrated to take the blessings of the deity of this group.Dummy Horse made from wood, beautifully painted and surrounded by colorful cloths.

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