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Title
Jhijhian
झिझिआ
Jhijhiya
Subject
folk dance form
Central Indian dance form
Indian dance
Folk dance in Bihar state
Description
Jhijhian dance is a folk dance practiced in the Bihar state of India. It is a ritualistic dance which is performed during the times when there is absolutely no rain and the land is sun parched. It is performed in a group.
Relation
Jhumair
Maanch
Raut Nacha
Domkach
Matki Dance
Identifier
jhijhiya001
Coverage
Mithila region in Bihar
Folk Dance Item Type Metadata
Highlighting Facts
Jhijhian dance is ritualistic in nature and a part of the ritual to appease the rain god Indra, hoping to get a good rain for a year, for a resulting good quality harvest. The song accompanying this dance contains the prayer for the rain god. This is the message of the most eminent folk dance of Bihar.
Occasion
During the times when there is absolutely no rain and the land is sun parched
Instruments
Harmonium
Bansuri
Dholak
Tassa
Costume
WOMEN:wear traditional attire and along with jewelries like necklace, bangles etc.