What is the folk arts and culture of Chhattisgarh? 【 Point of CGPSC,CGvyapam Exam】
Folk drama
The tradition of Loknatya in Chhattisgarh is old, it is the cultural soul of Chhattisgarh. The folklore consists of songs, music and dances, which are inspired by inspiration and Saras in the Katha Sutra.
Chhattisgarh has the distinction of being the world's first theater. Headquarters of Surguja District
A theater in the third century BCE was built on the hill of Ramgarh, 50 km from Ambikapur.
Dau Ramchandra Deshmukh, a penetrator of folk art in Chhattisgarh is considered.
In 1971, under his guidance, Gonda of the prominent Loknatya Chandaini was performed.
• After this theatrical composition, hundreds of performances were performed in Chhattisgarh by the priests of folk art, Dau Mahasinh Chandrakar's Sohna Bihan and Lorik Chanda, which created a successful history of Loknatya.
Mystic
This is the ritual theater genre of Chhattisgarh. Mystic means Raas or Ramlila. On the basis of Srimad Bhagwat, manuscripts of the mystic were made by Sri Revaram.
It is on this basis that the performance of the mystic is performed. It is highly popular in Bilaspur, Ratanpur, Mungeli, Janjgir and Bilha.
The dance
This is the main folk dance of Chhattisgarh. Gammah has a special significance under the dance. Thousands of people enjoy the night under the open sky in these Gammaths composed in a seductive style. Only male actors act in Nacha. Dances on occasions of marriage and other joys
Is organized.
The first Nacha Party of Chhattisgarh is the Revali Nacha Party, which was formed in the year 1928. Dau Dular Singh 'Mandraji' was its founder and Lalu Ram, Madanlal Nishad, Zarathnat Nirmalak, Prabhuram Yadav were its best artists. Padmashree Govindram Nirmalkar is a noted artist of Nacha.
Chandaini ki gonda
Lorik Chanda's love saga is originally sung by people of the Raut caste. It is popularly known as Chandaini-Gonda Natya. It has become a unique identity.
Kaksar
Kaksar is basically a worship dance of the Abujhmadia tribe of Bastar. Among the Mudiya people, it is believed that Lingadeva (Shankar) had 18 musical instruments and gave all the instruments to the Mudia people.
With these instruments, once a year, Kaksar sing and sing to please Lingadeva in the festival.
Pandwani
The legend of Pandavas of Mahabharata is Lokrup Pandavani.
The basic foundation of Pandwani is the Pandwani singing of the Devars, the legend of the Mahabharata and the Doha Chaupai Mahabharata of Sabal Singh Chauhan.
Pandwani has two branches - Vedmati and Karpika
Dahikando
Tribals from the plains of the state perform a dance called Dahikando on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. It is a mixed form of Karma and Raas.
Bhataranat
• Bhatranat came from Odisha in Bastar, hence some people also call it Oriya Nat.
• There are many things related to Bharata Muni's Natyashastra. In Bhatranat, the principal drama is Guru and the dialect of Nat is Bhatri. The story of Nat is a mythological affair.
Abhimanyu slaughter, Jarasandha slaughter, Keechak slaughter, Hiranyakashyap slaughter, Ravana slaughter, Duryodhana slaughter, Lakshmi Purana Nat, Lanka Dahan and Kamsa slaughter are the most prevalent in Bhatranat of Bastar.
The play is staged in an open field and all the acting men are there.
Folk dance
There is a tendency for diverse folk dances in Chhattisgarh. The tribal region here has always been world famous for its folk dances. Many folk dances are prevalent in this region.
Different dances related to different occasions, fairy are prevalent, in which men and women participate equally.
The major dances of Chhattisgarh are described as follows
Panthi dance
It is a famous folk dance of Chhattisgarh. This is done by Satnami texts. This dance is performed around the establishment of Jaitkham on the day of Magha Purnima.
In the Panthi dance, the character saga of Guru Ghasidas is sung in a very melodious raga. The dancers perform acrobatics and form pyramids in this dance.
Karma Dance
Karma dance is probably the oldest dance in the region. This dance starts from Vijayadashami and continues till the beginning of the next rainy season. Eight men and eight women dance in it.
There are mainly four forms of Karma dance - Karama Khari, Karama Khay, Karama Jhulni and Karama Halki.
Mandari dance
It is a dance of the Mudiya tribe. Mandari dance is the main dance of Ghotul. It consists of dancing on the kartal of the mandar. The song is not sung in it. Male dancers take part in it.
In other types of Mandari dance, women also participate with Chitkul. In this, at least one round of mandari dances is performed. Each person involved in the mandari dance presents a combination of at least one beat, at which the whole group dances.
Gaur dance
● Bison residing in South Bastar region. During the ripening of the new crop, the people of the Madia tribe decorate the horn of an animal named Gaur in clams and hold it on their heads and dance in a very attractive and happy mood.
● Famous dance of horn madia or gaur singi madiais.
It is not only Chhattisgarh, but one of the world's famous folk dances. Varian Alvin considered it the country's best dance.
● Jhandu Ram is known as Pandwani Guru Singer of Dewangan State.
● Pardhoni dance is performed on the occasion of marriage.
SARHUL DANCE
It is a famous folk dance of the Uraon tribe of Chhattisgarh. The people of the Uraon tribe believe the abode of the goddess named Sarna in the Sal (Sarai) tree and every year on the full moon day of Chaitramas, they roam around the Sal tree and enthusiastically perform this dance.
In fact, the Oraon tribe believes that their gods live in a tree called Sal.
Dussehra dance
This is the initial dance of the Baiga tribals. This dance was named Dussehra dance, starting from Vijayadashami.
Thapti Dance
Thapti is a traditional dance of Korkus, performed by the Korku men and women in Chaitra-Baisakh. There is an instrument called a panch and cymbals in the hands of the youth.
star Dance
Tara dance is a puttalika dance. This putlika is made from wood or grass. The material of the grass is humanized.
Choreographed dance
This dance is performed on the nights of Jyeshtha-Aashaadh by the Korku tribals. Shringar songs are also sung along with the danced dance and hit each other with small sticks while dancing.
Pardhauni Dance
This is a popular dance of the Baiga tribe, which is performed when the wedding procession is reached. In this dance of bridesmaids, they dance as elephants.
Gandi dance
It is a favorite dance of the Mudia tribe, in which men climb on a high gandi made of wood and dance at a fast pace. Which is called gendi dance or dittong dance.
The importance of physical skill and balance is displayed in this dance. Usually this dance is performed with special joy inside and outside the ghotul.
Hulki pata dance
Hulki Pata is a collective entertaining folk dance of Ghotul. It is also done on all other occasions. Both girls and boys participate in it. Hulki Pata Muria definitely touches all corners of the world. Hulki Pata is a practical song in the imaginations of the Mudia tribe.
Bilma dance
Bilma Baiga is a popular dance of the tribals, often held during the winter season. Both men and women participate in it.