The seventh edition of the seven–day Chhau Jhumur Utsav hosted by the local artists has become a major festival in Purulia district. 28 Chhau teams from different blocks and 2 Jhumur teams performed at the festival in Bamnia. Honorable Minister Sri Shanti Ram Mahato, local MLAs, dignitaries, and officials from district administration came to see […] read more
Jagannath Choudhury is a leading Chhau dancer from Maldi village of Purulia. 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
Being desperate for the insult of Surpanakha, Ravana sent Marich, the master of disguise, in the form of golden deer to take revenge. The deer roamed in front of Ram Sita’s hut. Sita requested Ram to catch the golden deer. Asking Lakshman to look after Sita Ram went behind it. The deer led him deep […] read more
Kartik Singh Mura is an eminent Chhau artist from Purulia district. He learnt Chhau dance from his father, legendary Chhau artist and Padma Shri award winner Gambhir Singh Mura. read more
Baghambar Singh Mura is a leading, veteran Chhau dancer from Gobindapur village of Baghmundi block in Purulia district. 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
Being pleased in ardent penance Bramhadev asked Rambhasur for boon. Rambhasur’s boon was for his son whom he liked to see as three world winner. Bramha agreed and granted the boon. When all Gods came to know this they assembled and decided to annihilate Rambhasur. On the other side, Rambha converted himself into a buffalo. […] read more
Biren Kalindi is a leading Natua & Chhau dance artist from Purulia. He leads a troupe named Biren Kalindi Chhau Nach Gosthi. He is also an expert player of traditional musical instruments. read more
A veteran mask artist from Charida, Triguni, he learned the craft from his father and grandfather at a very young age. Today, he works closely with young artists and has exhibited his work at fairs across India and in Norway. read more
