Kabir gayan and Parghoni performance in Tribal Museum

Tribal Museum

in the city of Bhopal is known not for its wide variety of art exhibition from different tribes across the country. It is also known for the colourful performances by different tribes of the state and country who come there to showcase their tribal songs and dances native to their land. Such performances are highly appreciated by the city audience who otherwise do not get a chance to see this performances live, as most of the places they stay in are remote and often inaccessible.
This week the performers presented Kabir Gayan led by Prem Singh Dipalupuriya and his group. Thei devitional songs, filled the auditorium with a divine reverberation. The singers had the support of various musical instruments to enhance their melodious renditions.
This was followed by some colourful dances called 'Parghoni' and 'Ghodi Paithayi' from the

Baiga

Tribes brought to the stage by Phulwati Rahudiya and her group of dancers. The

Parghoni

dance is performed mostly during weddings and the other ceremonies of matrimonial alliance. The performers dress up like baraatis and

dance

to the tunes of Nagoda and Timki.
In the Ghodi Paithayi, the Baiga tribals kick off the season of festivals. It starts from Dusshera and goes on till the month of December. This dance is intriguing because the menfolk are from one village, while the womenfolk come from another village.