Benta Dance/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/benta-dance-0/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-04/5_1.pngThe Benta dance holds significant cultural and spiritual meaning for the Lanjia Saora of Odisha. Centering around the worship of their ancestors and traditional rituals, this dance is done at the Karja, a grand memorial ceremony performed at the village level once every two to three years. While…alt="Benta Dance" title="Benta Dance"1

Rinjodi Dance/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/rinjodi-dance-0/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-04/6.pngThe Paroja tribe of Odisha revere the deities of the hills, forests, and streams, with their central village guardian being Hundi Debta. This deity is enshrined at the heart of the village and is worshipped during all major festivals such as Pus Parab, Chait Parab, Bihan Puja, Diali, Nuakhia, and…alt="Rinjodi Dance" title="Rinjodi Dance"1

Budigali dance/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/budigali-dance/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-04/7_0.pngThe Budigali dance is a vivid example of Santal culture in Odisha and is performed with zest during Sakraat festival. To the Santals, dance and music are not entertainment but life-if you want to live, dance, or sing. Every other dance or song is for some unique occasion like Lagre, Danta, and Baha…alt="Budigali dance" title="Budigali dance"1

Dhemsa Dance/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/dhemsa-dance/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-04/Untitled-design-%282%29_0.pngThe Gadaba ethnic group that afford in Koraput District of the state Odisha is well known for having its rich cultural traditions through dresses, ornaments, and dances. Its traditional customs, the Dhemsa dance, bind with festivals, agriculture, and life cycle events.alt="Dhemsa Dance" title="Dhemsa Dance"1

BIHA DANCE/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/biha-dance-0/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-04/Untitled-design-%283%29_0.pngThe Kisan tribe is an agricultural community primarily found in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Their cultural identity is intimately linked with agriculture; their festivals are related to the agricultural season. They excel in traditional music, dance, and customs.alt="BIHA DANCE" title="BIHA DANCE"1

Chaiti Dance/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/chaiti-dance-0/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-04/33_0.pngIt is an ancient tribal community of odisha called the Bonda people, which lives amidst the rugged landscape of the kondakambru hills, situated within the khirput block of malkangiri district. They say they speak their language remos. Shifting cultivation and horticulture has now been supplemented…alt="Chaiti Dance" title="Chaiti Dance"1

Dance of Irular Tribe/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/dance-irular-tribe/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-05/3.1.jpgIrulars are known to use unusual musical instruments, which include percussion types such as Pere and Thambate and wind instruments such as Kuvalu and Nagasura. Constructed of materials sourced from forests, these are essential for their festivals, rituals, and cultural manifestations.alt="Dance of Irular Tribe" title="Dance of Irular Tribe"1

Toda Tribal Dance /aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/toda-tribal-dance/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-05/2_18.jpgToda dance plays an important role in their culture, always performed in circular formations by males and females alike, and at festivals or important ceremonies. Dances are fluid movements, often representing nature or daily life. Their oral literature, especially their folk songs that are rich in…alt="Toda Tribal Dance " title="Toda Tribal Dance "1

Karma Dance of Oraon Trib/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/karma-dance-oraon-trib/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-05/6_4.pngThe Karma dance embodies a major cultural traditional event for the oraon community of eastern Chhattisgarh, which is more than an entertainment mode; rather, it embodies an enriched artistic tradition intertwined with their very identity. The unique rhythms played on various traditional…alt="Karma Dance of Oraon Trib" title="Karma Dance of Oraon Trib"1

Gaur Singh Dance/aadi-sampada/tribal-dance/gaur-singh-dance/sites/default/files/Thumbnail/2025-05/7_3.pngThe Gaur Singh Dance is an energetic tribal dance of the Muria tribe in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. Named after the powerful Indian bison (Gaur), it traditionally depicted hunting rituals, showcasing the strength and agility of both the animal and the hunters. Over time, it has evolved into…alt="Gaur Singh Dance" title="Gaur Singh Dance"1