The “Bagheli Gayan” and “Rajasthani Folk Dance” were performed on Sunday at Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum. The performances were held under Uttaradhikar series.
The programme started with the popular song Devi Geet of Baghel Khand. The song is performed in the devotional spirit of Goddess Sharda in the auspicious month of Navratri.
When everything is green during the rainy season after worshiping the song Kajri, Lord Bhole Nath, this song is presented by the people of Baghelkhand expressing their happiness in such a cheerful month. This folklore is considered important in the tradition of marriage rites in Sohag song and through this song the Bagheli society performs the wedding ceremony with its customs and rites.
Vikas Geet is inspired by his love for the soil of the village, which describes the yield of grain through the toil of farmers. This congratulatory song is presented on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Buriyaye Mahadev Vairagi in Holi song. This song mentioned on Lord Shiva is enjoyed on Holi festival in the month of Falgun and is presented with full enthusiasm.
Audiences were delighted by the performance by Mamta Mishra and fellow singing 'Bagheli Gayan' on stage. Mamta has been performing traditional songs of Baghelkhand since childhood. He has so far performed on many forums in the country.
The next performance was 'Rajasthani Folk Dance'. The artists first performed Chari dance which is a welcome dance. It is performed in honour of the kings who returned to their kingdom after victory in battle. In which the women of the house perform this dance while welcoming the island.
Next performance was Ghoomar. In Ghoomar dance, the women of the Rajput family of Rajasthan perform this dance in a happy moment. It was followed with Bhavai Dance.
This dance is performed by men in which the dance is done by balancing the dancers by placing a pot filled with water over the glass on the head. This dance is usually performed by male artists from rural areas.
Later, artists performed Kalbeliya dance. This is performed by a community of Rajasthan who are snake charmers, this dance is performed by the women of this community.
According to the belief of the community, their ancestors were considered to be worshipers of snakes while maintaining their family through snakes. In this, women perform dance like a snake.
Gulabo Sapera's directorial line-up and the dancing skills of the artists gave delightful performances leaving the audience enthralled.