About Chhau Dance:

One of the ancient dance forms of Chhau Dancing. It was originated from Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. This dance was established during the fake fights of the paikas (warriors). Which is done on indigenous music. It is fought with the palate with musical instruments. This dance is performed during Chaita festival and occurs in four stages of development. Costumes and masks that wear these dancers have important significance because they express the feelings of the dancer.

Location infomation of Chhau Dance:

Location info: It is located Mayurbhanj district, Pin Code: 757043.

Climate/Weather in Chhau 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 Chhau Dance:

Chhau Mayurbhanj has a great heritage. Enlightened kings like Maharaja Shree Ram Chandra Bhanjdev and Pratap Chandra Bhanjdev of Mayurbhanj made one of the builders of modern Orissa famous composed “war-dance” and in 1912 presented them in honor of George V, British Emperor in Calcutta, who got it behind the beauty and glory of Mayurbhanj Chhau, astonished and praised by the press and elite. People, tribes of tribal, martial, traditional, classical art have been woven in the grand mosaic of Mayurbhanj Chhau. In theory, the six great epics attract a lot from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the people and tribal elements. Dance has its own style of music that excites the soul. The orchestra is usually composed of “Mohri”, “Chad-Chadi”, and “Dhol”, “Dhumsa” etc. and with some time to bring out vocal music. The grammar of Mayurbhanj Chhau includes six forty or hat (basic steps) and 36 ffil (jumping population). These forty and euphistas are said to be the activities of rural households, animal behavior, and birds and the work of war. The list of Mayurbhanj’s performances consumes more than 200 dance objects in number, which is rarely found in any other dance form of the world. Some of them have been lost in anonymity with the passage of time, the only items are Dandi, Mahadev, Sabar Tokka, Natraj and Jambab etc. Famous group items include Kirat Arjun, Mayasabari, Tadia Krishna, Matupuja, Kelukuli, Dhajtala, Banshi Chor, Kailash Leela etc. God is “Bhairab” under the chairmanship of Mayurbhanj Chhau. Mayurbhanj Chha World is now famous. The visual poem is the name of Mayurbhanj Chhau. Set in a style that is free, fast, stormy, and dynamic but yet lyrical.

Languages in Chhau Dance:

• Odia
• Hindi
• English
• Bengali

Features of Chhau Dance ?

The Chhau dance is mainly done during the festivals in the region of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa, especially the festival of Chaitra Parva’s spring and in which the entire community participates. Purulia Chhau dance is celebrated during the Sun Festival.

Three types of Chhau Dance

• Seraikella Chhau
• Purulia Chhau
• Mayurbhanj Chhau

How to reach Chhau Dance?

Flight – Biju patnaik international airport bhubaneswar, odisha

Bus – Bus Stand Road Baripada is nearest bus stand.

Railways – Baripada railway station.

Other Ways – Bus Stand Road Baripada is nearest bus stand.

Nearest Visiting places from Chhau Dance:

Khiching Temple – It is located in Khiching, Odisha, India and the largest temple of Kiching and is dedicated to Goddess Kichakeswari, the family goddess of the ruling chiefs of Mayurbhanj.

Kichakagarh Fort – It is located in khiching which is almost 120Km from baripada and 60 km from keonjhar. It is one of the oldest Fort in Mayurbhanj.

Jubilee Library – It is located in Baripada, Odisha, India. It is one of the oldest book library of Baripada.

Jwalamukhi Temple – It is located in baripada, mayurbhanj and this Temple was famous in Baripada for instalation of an automated gun.

Jaranda falls – It is located near Simlipal National Park, Baripada, India and it is one of the biggest waterfall in simlipal forest.

Devakunda Waterfall – This place is a fantastic place to have a small picnic and have a small temple which makes the place a complete holiday place for enjoyment.

Maa Ambika Temple – It is located in Baripada, Odisha, India. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Ambika and enjoys a hill top location, therefore one can also witness the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Sri Jagannath Temple – It is located in Baripada, Odisha, India. This temple is known as second Shree khetra of Odisha. Lord Jagannath, lord balavadra and goddess maa subhadra worship here.

Kichakeswari Temple – It is located in Khiching, Baripada, India. It is famous for its art on stone this is one of the oldest temple in mayurbhanj.

Shimlipal National Park – It is located in Mayurbhanj District, Baripada, Odisha and Similipal is mainly known for tiger reserve point in northern part of Odisha.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Chhau Dance:

•  Essar Petrol Pump

SH 49; Odisha 757037; India
10.6 KM distance

• HP PETROL PUMP – B D SAHU & SONS

HPC Dealer Karanjia Dist.; Bhubaneshwar; Odisha 757037; India
12.7 KM distance

• Petrol Pump

Jashipur; Odisha; India
16.6 KM distance

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Chhau Dance:

• Ganesh Bhavan – Baripada Court Ganesh Bhavan Hanuman Bazar, Baripada 757001, India
• Simlipal Khairi Resort – Bangriposi, Baripada, India
• Hotel Prince – Hanuman Temple, In front of SBI, Near Govt Bus Stand, Keonjhar 758001, India
• Hotel Kashvi International – Madhapur N H – 215, Keonjhar 758001, India
• Rajanigandha Guest – Haat Chali Road, Mahulia 832304, India
• Arpita Beach Resort – Sonapur Road, Chandipur 756025, India
• International Tourism Resort – Chandipur Beach Road, Chandipur 756025, India
• Hotel Shubham – Chandipur, Chandipur 756025, India
• Hotel Barjorjis Banjara – Old Trunk Road, Balasore 756001, India
• Hotel Sand City & Khushi Restaurant – V N Marg | Balasore Federal Bank, Big Mart, Balasore 756001, India

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Help Line/Phone Number in Chhau Dance:

• Mayurbhanj District Industries Centre – 087639 18078
• Collectorate Mayurbhanj – 06792 252 606
• KAVERI DENTAL CARE – 090781 49706
• Jadipada Up School – 090905 52251
• kaptipada police station – 094384 09267
• Baripada Fire Station – 06792 252 701
• King Air Ambulance Services – 070913 60310

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