Dharmendra Sutradhar began making masks at a very young age, carrying forward the traditional craft practiced by many artists in Charida village, Purulia. He creates both traditional Chhau masks and innovative masks based on diverse themes. His work includes masks inspired by literary creations such as Tasher Desh, as well as religious forms like Pashupatinath. […] read more
Sundha and Upasundha are the sons of demon Hiranakshya. These two demon brothers were the most powerful demon of their time. Once they started to have penance in the hope of getting the boon of immortality from Lord Brahma. He promised that no man can ever execute the two brothers, except if they fight against […] read more
Triguni Sutradhar lives in the village charida of Bagmundi block in Puruliia district. He is a mask making artist and learnt this work from his father and grandfather when he was 10 years old. Currently he is 55 years old and continuing his work with the other young artists of his family. Triguni Travelled many […] read more
From Kharipahari village in the Barabazar block, Purulia, Debilal is a renowned dhol player and Chhau artist. Introduced to the stage at a very young age, he later trained at Dr. Sukhendu Biswas’s Royal Chhau Academy. His international performances span Russia, Thailand, Belgium, France, Iran, the USA, Brazil, and other countries. read more
Sri Ramchandra conducted Ashvamedh Yagna and released the sacrificial horse. The horse started to run accompanied by Shatrughna and his warriors. On the other side, Sita was completing her exile period in the forest of Tapabon. Her two sons Lab and Kush were becoming gradually adept in art of war. The horse of Ashvamedh appears […] read more
