Baghambar Singh Mura is a leading, veteran Chhau dancer from Gobindapur village of Baghmundi block in Purulia district. read more
Shumbha and Nishumbha were very powerful demons. These two brothers were conquerors of Three Worlds by Brhma’s boon. Although Brhama’s boon had granted the brothers protection from human being and demon, no such protection existed against Goddess. Shumbha –Nishumbha started torturing in heaven and on request of Brahma Bishnu Maheswar Goddess Durga transformed herself into […] read more
Debilal, a renowned Chhau artist, learned the basics of dhol from his father, the late Shibu Karmakar, one of the finest players in the district. Introduced to the stage at a young age, he quickly gained recognition for his talent. He later joined Dr. Sukhendu Biswas’s Royal Chhau Academy, performing in India and internationally. Debilal […] read more
The Chhau Festival was held at Alliance University in Bengaluru on November 8 and 9, 2025, as a celebration of India’s UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage. Organized under the Heritage4Prosperity program, the festival presented the three regional styles of Chhau, namely Seraikela, Kharsawan, and Manbhum, and highlighted their distinctive aesthetics, narratives, and martial foundations. Master practitioners […] read more
Ravana was son of Rishi Viswashrava and Nikasha. In his previous birth, Ravana and his brother Kumvakarna were the gatekeepers of Vaikuntha-Dham and their names were Jay and Vijay. One day Sanaka and other Rishis were insulted by Jay and Vijay. They could not allow the Rishis to pass the gate of Vaikuntha-Dham. Becoming furious […] read more
