On Wednesday the Bhopalites took pleasure of various enthralling performances at Ravindra Bhavan. The perdormances were held under Lokrang 2020.
The evening began with Gangaur dance. Showcasing the Nimadi tradition, it was presented under the direction of Sanjay Mahajan, Barwah.
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.
Besides, under Dharohar segment, Koraku Tribal Gadali and Thapti Dance under the direction of Mansharam, Harda was held. It followed with Shankh Dhwani dance was held under direction of Mahapatra, Orissa, Kalbeliya Dance of Rajasthan was perdormed by Rakhi Kalbelia, Jaipur, Dholu Kunitha Dance of Karnataka by Hemanth Manjappa under direction of Shimog Mathuri Tribal dances were performed.
Besides, Muria Tribal dance was performed by Chhattisgarh Rajkumar Sodi (Kondagaon), Dhimsa Tribal Dance Andhra Pradesh S. Indraja (Visakhapatnam). After this, Shahir Avadhoot Bapurao Vibhute (Maharashtra) presented 'Powada Gaon' under 'Deshrag'.
The dances from Russia took away the hearts of everyone. It was a delightful evening spent with cultural performances and delicious food items.