Chaau Dance - II
- Chhau Dance tradition can be categorised based on three main schools or styles: Seraikella Chhau, Mayurbhanj Chhau and Purulia Chhau
It employs mock combat techniques (called khel), stylized gaits of birds and animals (called chalis and topkas) |
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhau_dance
http://seraikela.nic.in/historyculturestyle.html
http://purulia.gov.in/distAdmin/departments/dico/chau_dance.html
Wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteSuperbly captured, Paresh :)
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ReplyDeleteQuite interesting.... Never knew about this form of dance...thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeleteNever seen this live.
Really interesting post! Love the shots.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteChaau Dance of Purulia is a famous dance form and reveals a lot of creativity through the masks....great captures... :-)
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