Tribal communities are nature lovers. His lifestyle is simple and comfortable. This is clearly visible in their art, culture, social festivals and dances. This community connected with nature not only worships it, but also preserves it. One such community is the Gond tribe. Which has many subspecies. In whose customs many colors of folk life are seen. The Dhurva tribe is a sub-caste of the Gond tribe. Dhurwa tribe lives in Bastar, Dantewada and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh state. Due to their proficiency in making bamboo utensils and materials, the Dhurva tribe has been named as ‘Basketry Tribe’ meaning ‘bamboo work’ tribe. The famous (tribal revolt of 1910) by the army of Bastar’s hero martyr Veer Gundadhur, used to display it in the fair Madai to convey their sentiments to the general public through Madai dance. Men dance with an ax in their hands and a bunch of peacock feathers (manjurmutha) threatening the enemies by making a suiik-suiq sound from their mouth with their fingers. During the dance, they hold a bunch of peacock feathers (Manjurmutha) in their hands. Muria tribe resides in Bastar division located in the south of Chhattisgarh state. Muria tribe is a sub-caste of God tribe. Three sub-divisions of Muria tribe- Raja Muria, Jhoria Muria And there are Ghotul Muria. According to Russell and Hiralal’s book The Tibes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Part-3, 1916, the Gonds of Bastar, Muria and Madia are divided into two groups. The etymology of the word Muria means ‘Mur’. Palash tree found in the plains of Bastar It is derived from the word ‘Ksh’ or ‘Mur’ meaning root. According to another belief, ‘Mur’ means ‘native’ resident is called Muria. The ‘Madai folk-dance’ is currently performed during the annual, tri-annual worship of the village goddess, in which the Madai dancers dance in front of a procession of deities, followed by the doli of the deity, umbrella, There is a procession of symbols like Lat etc. On the next day of the Madai, the Madai dancers go to all the houses of the village and perform the Madai dance, which is called ‘Birali’. The villagers give paddy, mahua and money to the Marai dancers. After the completion of the dance, the dancer party with the village chief eats and celebrates happiness. Dhurva men in dance are dressed in white shirt, black half coat, dhoti or cloaked lehenga with stitched waist band or turai around the head, peta (turban), peacock feathers, tus (thin bandage made of cloth), various types around the neck. Garlands adorn the feet of the jhap (ghungroo tied in a rope). Women wear blouses and pattas, saris. The thorn of the hair (in the bun), the paniya (bamboo comb), the garland around the neck, the cotton and various types of garlands available in the market, the blossom in the ear, the arm in the arm, the broom in the wrist and the anklet in the feet. . Dhol, Tudbudi, Flute, Kirkicha, Tamak, Jaljal, Todi are used for Madai dance instruments. The dance is performed during fairs, religious festivals and entertainment occasions. “Vivah Nritya” The Dhurva tribes perform a marriage dance during the marriage. Marriage dance is performed on both sides of the bride and groom. The marriage dance is performed throughout the marriage, starting with the oil-turmeric offering ceremony. In this, men and women dance in a circle forming a circle. Men white shirt, black half coat, dhoti or girdle lehenga with stitched waist band or turai around the head, peta (turban), peacock feathers, tus (thin bandage made of cloth), various types of garlands around the neck, legs I make up the jhap (ghungroo tied in a rope). Women wear blouses and pattas, sari, thorns of hair, paniya (bamboo comb), garland around the neck, cotton and various types of garlands found in the market, ear-sleeved, arm in arm, in wrist She adorns anklets in brooms and feet. During the dance, she holds a bunch of peacock feathers (manjurmutha) in her hand. Dhol, Tudbudi, Flute, Kirkicha, Tamak, Jaljal, musical instruments are used in Madai dance. The dance is performed on the occasion of marriage and for entertainment. Gedi dance is performed from Hariyali Amavasya of Sawan month to full moon of Bhado month, during the Navakhani festival of ‘Gedi Nritya’, a member of Muria tribe. Gedi dance is performed during the Navakhani festival. In this, Muria youths dance in different dance postures in a round circle in a bamboo unicorn. During the dance, the girls sing songs in a circle. In the past, during the rainy days in the village, there was more mud in the village, in such a situation, they go to each other place through the gedi. In the past, they used to build high-rise sheds. During Gedi dance, the women of Muria tribe wear lugda or sari, men wear black colored flower shirt, long plastic garland, in cross position from both shoulders to chest and back. A lehenga, a red-yellow colored lehenga, a red turban on the head, a bunch of peacock feathers or feathers, a band of flowers sewn into a cloth, red tufts of cloth around the neck The garlands and other garlands adorn the Ghungroo (Aua tied in a rope) on the feet. The rhino made of bamboo is mainly used in musical instruments. Which is decorated with different colors. Along with this, the players use Mandri, Tudbudi, Visil or Whistle and Flute in dance. Gendi dance is used for weddings, fairs, occasions of religious festivals and for entertainment. Gendi dance is a dance for the youth. Gendi dance is full of balance, excitement and romance. In the Muria tribe, there are many competitions of rhinoceros, unicorn races etc. In which men dance on a fern. ‘Gavarmar Nritya’ In the Ganvarmar dance, the dancers of the Muria tribe perform gaur-animal killing. It is a combination of drama and dance. In this dance, two people go to the forest and try to hunt the gaur-animal, but during the hunt one person gets injured after being injured by the gaur-animal. The second person goes to the village and brings the priest (Sirha) who by invoking and worshiping the goddess, makes the injured person healthy and both the people together hunt the wild animal. As a symbol of this, Gavanmar dance is performed. Women wear lugra or sari, men black flower shirt, long plastic garland, in the position of a cross on the chest and back from both the shoulders. A red-yellow colored lehenga below the waist, a red turban peacock feathers or a bunch of feathers on the head, a band of flowers made of cloth stitched in a cloth, a garland of red bunches of cloth and other garlands around the neck, Ghungroo (rope) in the feet. tied in). Dholak, Tudbudi, Siti, Flute etc. are used in musical instruments. The dance is performed on the occasion of Ganvarmar Mela-Mandai, religious festivals and for entertainment, members of the Muria tribe. Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
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