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Title
Bhaag Naach
Subject
folk dance form
South Indian dance form
Indian dance
Folk dance in Odisha
Description
Baagh Naach or Tiger Dance is performed in Binka, Sonepur of Subarnapur district and Brahmapur and in some parts of Ganjam district in Odisha. It is performed in the month of chaitra.
In this, the male dancer paints himself like a tiger. Thus, it is called Baagh Naach or Tiger Dance
In this, the male dancer paints himself like a tiger. Thus, it is called Baagh Naach or Tiger Dance
Relation
Theru Koothu
Kolattam
Chhau dance
Veeranatyam
Dollu Kunitha
Identifier
Baagh001
Coverage
Subarnapur district
Brahmapur
Ganjam district
Folk Dance Item Type Metadata
Highlighting Facts
In terms of the technique, this dance form involves acrobatic body movements in perfect synch to the accompanying music. In addition, this dance style also involves the dancers moving from house to another so as to gather an audience for the actual performance.
Occasion
Hindu month of Chaitra, as well as during various festivals celebrated in the state
Instruments
Drum
Bell
Costume
MEN: dancer painting his entire body with yellow and black stripes to resemble a tiger. a tail is attached at the back