Kosa silk

Chhattisgarh

Panthiपंथी

The men's folk-dance of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh — performed in groups to the dhol and nagara, with dance sequences drawn from the life of Saint Ghasidas and the Satnam tradition.

Chhattisgarh

Raut Nachaराउत नाचा

The bow-and-arrow dance of the Raut community of Chhattisgarh — performed in honour of Krishna at Dev Uthani Ekadashi, with mock-archery sequences and dance to the dhol-flute.

Chhattisgarh

Karma Naach (Chhattisgarh)करमा नाच

The tribal autumnal circle-dance of Chhattisgarh — performed by men and women around a sacred Karma branch in honour of Karam Devta at the August-September harvest.