Seraikella Chhau

Seraikella Chhau - Chhau is a customary move dramatization structure predominant in Eastern India. There are three noteworthy types of Chhau each known by its separate geological area. These are Seraikella Chhau of Bihar (Now in Jharkhand) Mayurbanj Chhau of Orissa and Purlieu Chhau of West Bengal. In spite of the fact that they are all known as Chhau, their style contrasts impressively as far as their way of life foundation and their move attributes. The many-sided quality and interest of this custom lies in the way that it speaks to the people established continuum. It was patronized by the royal family

Mayurbhanj Chhau

Mayurbhanj Chhau -In the background of Rofty Similipal Forest with flawless waterfalls, winding waterways, immense summits and lavish green valleys, the locale of Mayurbhanj unravels an endless display of natures magnificence. In the midst of the surroundings developed a wonderful yet virile move structure, known as well known CHHAU DANCE. The acclaim of Mayurbhanj Chhau has crossed geological confinements and has guaranteed overall fans for its magnificence, energy and wonder of the workmanship. In spite of the fact that Chhau is well known in India as well as World over the beginning of word Chhau is yet in secret. Chhau is accepted to have discovered its cause from "Chhaya" the shadow. However, the Chhau entertainers of Purulia utilization Mask while moving and that veil is told as "Chhau". Maybe Chhau Dance may have got its name from that mask,the Chhau. Some chhau savants opine the Chhau must name from "Chhaushree". Inarguably, the word chhau has been gotten from "CHHAUNI" the camp stayed outdoors at the season of military operation. The people say that chhau was performed to engross the Oriya warriors inside the camp and has spread now knowing no limits.

CHHAU DANCE

About Chhau Dance

The Chhau move is primarily performed by the Munda, Mahato, Kalindi, Pattnaik, Samal, Daroga, Mohanty, Acharya, Bhol, Kar, Dubey, and Sahoo groups. The musical backup for the move is given by individuals of groups known as Mukhis, Kalindis, Ghadheis and Dhadas who are additionally included really taking shape of the instruments. Veils frame a vital piece of Chhau Dance in Purulia and Seraikella where the specialty of cover making is attempted by groups of customary painters known as Maharanas, Mohapatras and Sutradhars. The learning of move, music and veil making is transmitted orally

CHHAU DANCE

Purulia Chhau

CHHAU DANCE

Purulia Chhau

CHHAU DANCE

Purulia Chhau

CHHAU DANCE

Purulia Chhau