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GHUMURA : Folk Dance of Kalahandi
Folk Dance of Kalahandi The Ghumura dance originates from the south-eastern state of Orissa, of the Indian sub-continent. The Kalahandi district of the southern part of the state specializes in this dance form. The themes of the Ghumura songs are related to religious hymns, the glory of the rulers, mythological literature etc. The poets that have taken the Ghumura dance to an exotic level include Upendra Bhanja, Dinakrushna, Abhimanyu Samanta Singar etc. The Ghumura dance was highly encouraged by the royalties of the areas of Bhawanipatna, Jayapatna, Madanpur, Rampur, Khariar etc. The Ghumura dance is particularly performed to celebrate the festivals of Dussehra and Nuakhai in the state. Historical Background The birth of the Ghumura dance dates back to thousands of years. Several mythical stories and legends are attached to the history of the Ghumura dance. The Ghumura Janma Bidhan was written by the poet Kandarpa Panda in the year 1954, describing the Ghumara da...
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