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Gomira dance is a rural dance form mainly practiced in the Dinajpur district of West Bengal. The dance is usually performed by the villagers to please the Almighty to welcome the ‘good forces’ and ward off the ‘evil forces’. These masks are made of Gamar Wood and then hand painted. Gomira dance is also called "Mukha khel" meaning the game of mask.
The word Gomira is originated from "Gram-Chandi", a female deity. The extract origin of this craft is very very old and some of the craftsmen claim, it is as old as the beginning of Kali Yuga.
This tradition goes on from generation to generation. The children are also joyfully involved in this practice. They learn it from their forefathers and the tradition goes on.
This dance from is mainly to worship "Adi Shakti". There is no particulars step or movement. The performers can do it in their own way with the rhythm of "Dhak" and "Shehnai". There are two types of dance form named "Gomira" form and " Ram Banabas" form. The dance presented here is "Gomira" from.
Gomira Dance by :
Sri Madhab Sarkar & Team
Khon Song by :
Smt. Akul Bala Sarkar
Voice over :
Probal Saha
Background music-
Composition - Subham Kanjilal
Arrangement and Mix - Pankaj Pikon Paul
Videography & Edited by :
Arghya Chatterjee
Arghya Chatterjee Production
5 сен 2024
