Presentations of 'Nimari singing' and 'Bharatiya tribal dances' were held in the Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum here on Sunday. The ecent was held under Uttaradhikar series.
The programme began with Vibha Sharma (Bhopal) performing 'Nimari Gayan' with his fellow artists. In which he first performed the song 'Levo Levo Vasudev'. After this, the artists mesmerized the audience in the auditorium with their artistic singing skills by presenting the songs 'Nand Ghar Jhulariya Palana' and 'Chhora Nandan Ka Rangi Dijo Radhe ji'. After this, the artists presented the songs 'Tum to Awjo Ho Re Amba' and 'Lageo Shravan Mas'.
After this, the artists performed 'Gangaur dance' on the songs 'Ghati Chadat Hoon Hari Ho', ' Holi Diwali' and Hiraniya Hiranya Ho. Gangaur is the Geet Poetry of Nimar, this ritual festival lasting nine days in the month of Chaitra and Vaishakh is dedicated to daughters.
The ethos of this festival, which shows importance in social life, can be seen even today in the everyday lifestyle and practice of the land and communities of Nimar. This festival, complemented by song-music-drama-dance, is a unique festival in the world. Along with Nimar, the tradition of Gangaur in one form or another exists in other states of the country. Especially the farming community of Nimar invites and serves Gana i.e. Shiva and Gaur i.e. Parvati in happiness of good yield after harvest. Here, considering Parvati as daughter, Shiva as son-in-law, on the ninth day Shiva means Dhaniyar King, comes to get her. The moment of farewell of this festival is like a farewell to the daughter.
After Gangaur dance, Dilip Kumar (Patalkot) performed 'Bhadam dance' along with his fellow artists. This dance is performed specially on the occasion of marriage and marriage.
This dance is performed by the people of Bharia tribe. About 14 artists joined Dilip Kumar in this dance performance. Dhol was played on the stage during the dance performance.
After the Bhadam dance, Anasuiya Bharati (Patalkot) performed 'Saitam dance' along with her fellow performers. This dance is performed on festivals, festivals and special occasions of happiness.