About Ghumura Dance:

Ghumra is the traditional folk dance of the district of Kalahandi, which has gained quite popularity in western parts of Odisha. This is done only by dancers who wear indigenous apparel. It reflects the rich folk culture of Odisha. Many people believe that it is a war dance used to provoke warriors. This is a war dance from ancient India, which Ravan had done in Ramayana. This dance can be found in the carving of the Sun Temple of Konark. This dance is still hidden in the village level of southwestern Odisha and in some other places. Still, there is a leading decree to popularize and maintain the specialty of Ghumura dance in the Kalahandi region.

Location infomation of Ghumura Dance:

Location info: Kalahandi is a district of Odisha in India, 766001, 766002.

Climate/Weather in Ghumura 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 Ghumura Dance:

Ghumura dance birth of thousands of years back. Many mythological stories and legends are associated with the history of Ghumura dance. Ghumura Janma Bidhan poet Kandhar Panda wrote in 1954, in which Ghumura dance was described. Ghumura, which is a form of a drum, is said to be a combination of Lord Shiva’s Darmu and Veena of the Goddess Saraswati, which was created by Goddess Durga to kill Mahishasur. During the epic battle of Mahabharata, Ghumura was used by God and Goddess as a war instrument. It is also said that Ghumura was used to do the war music of King Ravana of Sri Lanka to another Hindu mythological epic Ramayana.

Languages in Ghumura Dance:

• Odia
• Hindi
• English
• Bangali

Dance Form of Ghumura ?

• Circular Dance
• Circular or Semi-Circular Dance
• Triangular Dance
• Rectangular Dance
• Go Spada Dance: Cow Foot Dance
• Sheep Fighting Dance (Mesha Yudha Dance)
• Cross (Chaki) Dance
• Square Dance
• Go Chanda Dance
• Hen Fighting (Kakuta Yudha) Dance

Classical Form in Ghumura ?

• Nrutta, Nrutya and Natya
• Nrutya
• Sangita (Song)
• Tala and Laya

How to reach Ghumura Dance?

Flight – Utkela Airport (Bhawanipatna), Kalahandi, Address: NH201, Jujurang, Odisha 766011

Bus – Manekeswari Chowk Bus Stop, Bahadur Bagicha Pada; Bhawanipatna; Odisha 766001; India.

Railways – Raigarh Rail Way Station is major railway station.

Other Ways – Irrigation Colony Chowk Bus Stop, Ramsagarpada; Bahadur Bagicha Pada; Bhawanipatna; Odisha 766001; India.

Nearest Visiting places from Ghumura Dance:

Bhagirathi Park – It is located Near Atanguda, Bhawanipatna. This place is so beautiful and attractive.

Ampani Hills – It is located Kalahandi District, Bhawanipatna. Ampani is near Koksara and it’s on the way to Jeypore from Moter. It’s a simple hill with road.

Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary – It is located Karlapat Village, Bhawanipatna. This place is very good for enjoying environment and pollution free air.

Khanduala Falls – It is located Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhawanipatna. The Khanduala Falls view is good. Need to be careful in rainy season. Winters is the best time to visit.

New Star Cineplex – It is located SH 16 Raipur Road 2 | Opposite of OMFED Dairy, Bhawanipatna. This is nice Multiplex and high-end infrastructure with Mall, Gaming zone, Restaurant situated at the outer region of the town.

Phurli Jharan Falls – It is located Bhawanipatna, Orissa. It is one of the best waterfall and scenic place in kalahandi. Its 7km from the district headquarter, surrounded with green hills.Mukhiguda – It is located Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna. It is famous for Indravati Power Plant, which is one of India’s largest and Asia’s

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Ghumura Dance:

• HP PETROL PUMP – ANJANEE SPEED SERVICE GAIGAON

AT Gaigaon PO: Utkela PS: Kesinga; Sambalpur; Odisha 766011; India
2.8 KM distance  

• Shekhar Petroleum

Laitara; Odisha 766012; India
12.6 KM distance     

• Petrol Pump

NH26; Kesinga; Odisha 766012; India
14.2 KM distance   

• HP PETROL PUMP – B K FILLING STATION

Bhawanipatna – Balangir Highway; Kesinga; Odisha 766012; India
14.6 KM distance    

• Indian Oil Gas Station

NH26; Parmanandapur; Odisha 766002; India
19.3 KM distance  

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Ghumura Dance:

• Hotel Centre Park – National Highway – 26 | Ghoda Ghat Chowk, Bhawanipatna, India
• Hotel Sai International – IACR College Road, Rayagada 765001, India
• The Grande Ashok – Ramai Talkies Road, Balangir 767001, India
• Hotel Sai International – IACR College Road, Rayagada 765001, India
• Hotel Bhagirathi – Jail Road, Bhawanipatna 766001, India
• Jaganju Hotel – National Highway 201 | After Bhawanipatna Jail, Bhawanipatna 766002, India
• Sarojini Lodge – H.S. Chowk | Near Manikeswari, Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna 766001, India
• Deers Eco Home Resort – Daringbadi, Kandhamal, Phulbani, 762104

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Tips & Suggestions in Ghumura Dance:

Help Line/Phone Number in Ghumura Dance:

• Collectorate Kalahandi – 06670 230 201
• NIC District Unit Kalahandi – 06670 230 122
• New Police Station, Titlagarh – 06655 220 441
• Narla Government Hospital – 086588 33167
• SDH DHARAMAGARH Sub-Divisional Hospital – 06672242077
• DHH BHAWANIPATNA Blood Bank – 06670-234952
• Dy. Supdt. of Police, Kalahandi ( O ) – 06670-230761
• Reserve Office – 06670-230421
• Hotel Bhagirathi – 06670 235 200
• Ambulance – 108

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