Sambalpuri Dance - An Enriched Folk Culture | Dalkhai Ghumra Krushnaguru

Sambalpuri Dance - An Enriched Folk Culture | Dalkhai Ghumra Krushnaguru

Culture is an inseparable part of the identity of the people of any civilisation but the culture of Sambalpur has its own unique identity that has made the common Sambalpuri person stand out in terms of several traits of the culture like Sambalpuri language, dance, songs or sarees. It has also created a national identity and it is now being admired by the people outside this region. Festivals of Sambalpur also help to illustrate the vibrant culture of the place like Sital Sasti, Nuakhai, Puspuni, Bhaijuntia etc. The feeling of being a Sambalpuri itself is a matter of pride. A cultural manifestation of the hidden age-old traditional performing art of this area is reflected in its rich dance culture. Extremely talented Sambalpuri (Dalkhai) dancer, Gurubari Mirdha the tribal woman from Bargarh's non-descript Gandpali village, is an example who made Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was spellbound with her dance performance at the Republic Day parade in 1968. The movement and rhythmic beats …