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'''Chhau dance (or Chau dance)''' is form of tribal martial dance attributed to origins in [[Mayurbhanj]] princly state of [[Orissa]].and seen in the [[India|Indian]] states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[Orissa]]. There are three subtypes of the dance, based on the original places where the subtypes were developed. Seraikella Chau was developed in [[Seraikella]], the administrative head of the [[Seraikela Kharsawan]] district of [[Jharkhand]], Purulia Chau in [[Purulia district]] of West Bengal and Mayurbhanj Chau in [[Mayurbhanj district]] of [[Orissa]]. |
'''Chhau dance (or Chau dance)''' is form of tribal martial dance attributed to origins in [[Mayurbhanj]] princly state of [[Orissa]].and seen in the [[India|Indian]] states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[Orissa]]. There are three subtypes of the dance, based on the original places where the subtypes were developed. Seraikella Chau was developed in [[Seraikella]], the administrative head of the [[Seraikela Kharsawan]] district of [[Jharkhand]], Purulia Chau in [[Purulia district]] of West Bengal and Mayurbhanj Chau in [[Mayurbhanj district]] of [[Orissa]]. |
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==Purulia Chhau== |
==Purulia Chhau== |
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[[Image:Chaumasksanddrums.png|thumb|Masks and drums used in Chau dance]] |
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| ⚫ | Chhau in West Bengal, referred to as the Purulia Chhau, has a distinctive character of its own. It has received international acclaim and scaled rare heights of beauty and perfection. The approved theme of the West Bengal tableaux in the 1995 Republic Day celebrations at New Delhi was Chhau dance. Essentially a festival dance, Chhau was originally performed on the occasion of the Sun Festival towards the end of the month of [[Chaitra]] (March-April). The situation has changed with time, as Chhau is now performed during some other festivals and at other times of year as well.<ref name = "Purulia">{{cite web | url = http://www.indialine.com/travel/westbengal/chhau.html |
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| title = West Bengal Chhau| accessdate = 2008-03-02 | last = | first = | work = | publisher = India Line Expeditions}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Chhau in West Bengal, referred to as the Purulia Chhau, has a distinctive character of its own. It has received international acclaim and scaled rare heights of beauty and perfection. The approved theme of the West Bengal tableaux in the 1995 Republic Day celebrations at New Delhi was Chhau dance. Essentially a festival dance, Chhau was originally performed on the occasion of the Sun Festival towards the end of the month of [[Chaitra]] (March-April). The situation has changed with time, as Chhau is now performed during some other festivals and at other times of year as well.<ref name = "Purulia">{{cite web | url = http://www.indialine.com/travel/westbengal/chhau.html | title = West Bengal Chhau| accessdate = 2008-03-02 | publisher = India Line Expeditions}}</ref> |
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The Chhau dance is epical in content, and is based on various episodes of the [[Ramayana]] and the [[Mahabharata]]. Sometimes certain episodes of the [[Puranas]] are also used. The dominant rasas are Vira and Rudra. In the end, generally, forces of evil are vanquished and the righteous triumphs. In the villages, no dais or raised platform is used; the dance takes place on the ground around which, the spectators sit in a circle. When performing outside their villages the dancers often use the stage.<ref name = "Purulia"/> |
The Chhau dance is epical in content, and is based on various episodes of the [[Ramayana]] and the [[Mahabharata]]. Sometimes certain episodes of the [[Puranas]] are also used. The dominant rasas are Vira and Rudra. In the end, generally, forces of evil are vanquished and the righteous triumphs. In the villages, no dais or raised platform is used; the dance takes place on the ground around which, the spectators sit in a circle. When performing outside their villages the dancers often use the stage.<ref name = "Purulia"/> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.boloji.com/dances/00109.htm Chau: The Rare Mask Dances] |
*[http://www.boloji.com/dances/00109.htm Chau: The Rare Mask Dances] |
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*[http://purulia.nic.in/culture/chau.html Purulia distric website with information on Chhau] |
*[http://purulia.nic.in/culture/chau.html Purulia distric website with information on Chhau] |
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Revision as of 19:34, 5 July 2008
Chhau dance (or Chau dance) is form of tribal martial dance attributed to origins in Mayurbhanj princly state of Orissa.and seen in the Indian states of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa. There are three subtypes of the dance, based on the original places where the subtypes were developed. Seraikella Chau was developed in Seraikella, the administrative head of the Seraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, Purulia Chau in Purulia district of West Bengal and Mayurbhanj Chau in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.
Purulia Chhau
Chhau in West Bengal, referred to as the Purulia Chhau, has a distinctive character of its own. It has received international acclaim and scaled rare heights of beauty and perfection. The approved theme of the West Bengal tableaux in the 1995 Republic Day celebrations at New Delhi was Chhau dance. Essentially a festival dance, Chhau was originally performed on the occasion of the Sun Festival towards the end of the month of Chaitra (March-April). The situation has changed with time, as Chhau is now performed during some other festivals and at other times of year as well.[1]
The Chhau dance is epical in content, and is based on various episodes of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Sometimes certain episodes of the Puranas are also used. The dominant rasas are Vira and Rudra. In the end, generally, forces of evil are vanquished and the righteous triumphs. In the villages, no dais or raised platform is used; the dance takes place on the ground around which, the spectators sit in a circle. When performing outside their villages the dancers often use the stage.[1]
The dance, opens with the beating of drums followed by an invocation to Ganesha. by a singer. As soon as the singer finishes the song, host of drummers and musicians step in creates an in inexplicably wonderful environ prior to the dance. Ganesha appears followed in quick succession by other characters —gods, demons, animals and birds.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "West Bengal Chhau". India Line Expeditions. Retrieved 2008-03-02.