Formulation of Moral & Spiritual value among the Children through Chhau Dance

Chhau is one of the most renowned tribal martial dances of India. The dance is known as Purulia Chhau in West Bengal, SeraikellaChhau in Jharkhand, and Mayurbhanj Chhau in Odisha. Since the dance is believed to have originated in the Purulia district of Bengal, it is known by this name in the state. Purulia Chhau differs significantly from its counterparts in other Indian states and has distinctive characteristics of its own. It is internationally renowned for its beauty and perfection. Purulia Chhau is performed on the Sun festival, which falls in the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar (Bengali month), i.e., March-April as per the Gregorian calendar. However, it is not limited to the festival; the dance can also be performed on other occasions in the state. For instance, in 1995, the Chhau Dance was chosen as the theme for West Bengal’s tableau to be displayed on the Rajpath in Delhi. The dance is themed on the epical stories of ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Mahabharata.