Purulia Chhau dancer playing the role of the hindu god Shiva ( India)


The Chhau dance isa hindu dance originating from eastern India. There are three genres, one of them being the Purulia Chhau dance famous for its acrobatics and its martial character. During the dance, the performers ( all are males) enact the hindu epics.


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Location: West Bengal ( India)
Photo credit: © Franck METOIS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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