Parimal is a Chhau Mask maker living in Charida village of Bagmundi block, Purulia district. He learned the craft under the guidance of his father, Bimal Dutta, beginning at a very young age. A skilled artisan, Parimal creates a wide variety of masks that are highly admired by visitors, many of whom take his creations […] read more
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
Raktabija was a powerful demon, the commander of Shumbha Nishumbha. He was strong and much powerful due to the boon that whenever drop of his blood fell on the ground thousands of Raktabijas will be born. Raktabija disenfranchised all Gods from heaven. When Gods approached Bramha, Bishnu, Maheswar ,a powerful mighty woman, Mahakali, was created […] read more
Mousumi is a leading woman Chhau dancer from Maldi village of Purulia. She inspired other girls of the region to join the traditional dance forms which is dominated by men. read more
Lord Mahadeva and goddess Parvati went to execute Shumbha and Nishumbha – two horrible demons. When they were returning from the battlefield, Goddess Parvati informed lord Mahadeva that she had to transform herself eight times repeatedly to execute those two demons. Hearing this Kartikeya said that she will be remembered and worshipped throughout this period […] 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
Nivata Kavacha was a very powerful demon. He got a boon from Lord Shiva and became the ruler of Swargaloka. Frightened Indradeva approached Lord Vishnu for help. Indra was rest assured that if Nivata Kavacha does anything wrong to any woman, Arjuna will come and execute him. Thus once when Nivata Kavacha started torturing women […] read more
Arjuna, the king of Maheshmatipura once went for a game-hunting with his sycophants. Wondering throughout the day they became very hungry but there was nothing to eat. Suddenly they saw a hermitage in the forest. Rishi (saint)Yagadagni and his wife Renuka were living hermitage. The king went to them and asked for food. There was […] read more
Mahisasura had three sons: Balasura, Trishurasura and Raktasura. Once when Mahisasura was penancing Mahamaya, drunk Balasura came to the place and destroyed everything. Angry Mahisasura expelled him from there. Then Balasura started torturing the Gods. Goddess Durga took up the guise of a young lady and allured him. Impressed by the deception of goddess Durga, […] read more
Tarasura was a very powerful demon. He was no less than Mahishasura. After getting blessings of Brahmadeva he became undefeatable in the universe. He conquered the heaven and expelled the Gods. They remembered Brahma, Bishnu and Madeva who created a powerful female Goddess. She then executed Tarasura and brought back peace in the heaven. Synopsis […] read more
