The Jharkhand Mahotsav being organised at Bharat Bhavan is one of the colourful cultural fest going on in the city. Showcasing the rich heritage and culture of Jharkhand, the fest is all about their art and culture.
Here on Friday, the event marked its third day of the weeklong fest. The third day witnessed various beautiful performances at Bharat Bhavan premises by the renowned artists of the country. Such was the performance that audience got mesmerised with every passing moment.
From one of the oldest tribal dance to the Kathak dance, all performances were mesmerizing for the audience. Colourful costumes, heavy make-up and the flawless movents were a part of the performances. The event began with performing one of the oldest tribal dances Bhuang Dance.
This tribal dance was performed by Mohammad Dildaar and his troupe. Bhuang is a folk dance form performed during Durga Puja. The dance shows the courage and gallantry of goddess ‘Durga’. The dancers play their instruments and recite about the struggles and loss.
This is only dance by the male members of the clan. There is a belief that the artists will be wearing dhotis up to knee, napkin around waist, red tape in unpolished hair, and feathers of peacock tucked on head, dance from day till night. The extraordinary musical instrument is made of pumpkin which was another sight for the Bhopalites to watch.
later, the Bhopalites were treated with the Khrsawa Chhau dance. Unlike Seraikela, artists do not wear masks at Kharsawa Chhau dance. They paint their faces and performed the martieal arts with swords. It was performed by Saroj Naik and troupe.
After this, the Bhopalites enjoyed the spontaneous moves by Gargi Malkani and her troupe, as they performed spellbinding Kathak dance at Antarang Hall.