The Koli Mahadev tribe, a major group in Maharashtra, resides in the Sahyadri's east-west hill slopes across Pune, Ahmednagar, Nashik, Raigad, Palghar, and Thane. Lezim Kathi, their traditional dance, has been passed down through generations, integral to their customs, traditions, and festivals. This unique feature is exclusive to them.

Lezim dance is performed during events like marriages, and alongside Holi, during Diwali and Waghbaras festivities. Shimga or Holi is the most significant celebration, a prime occasion for Lezim dance. No songs are sung; instead, musical instruments like the Dhol, Tasha, Jhanj, and Sambal accompany the Lezim's rhythmic beats. While dancing Lezim, rhythmic movement from foot to neck is synchronized with beat and melody. This dance is performed in the Sahyadri's Koli Mahadev region. It starts and ends with honoring nature's god. The dance's beginning is slow, with artistic skills showcased in the middle, such as hunting, wrestling, kabaddi, goof making, and awareness messages.

The dance's pace increases towards the end, captivating the audience. It incorporates martial arts elements like spinning, jumping, headstands, and side leaning. The Koli Mahadev's Lezim dance is unique in its use of a gopha or maypole. Male dancers perform Lezim, moving in rhythm, each holding a chord attached to the pole. As they dance, the chords are woven into a complex pattern around the pole.

Bundi (body vest) or kopari are worn in this dance, along with a dhoti at the waist and a pagoda on the head. A black goph (black woven thread) is worn on the wrist and around the neck.

Lezim, made of wood or iron, consists of two rods. One rod is typically one to one and a half feet long, while the other is about six inches. Both ends of the longer rod have iron chains with iron chips. These chains connect to both ends of the shorter rod, forming the Lezim instrument. A melodious sound is produced as the rods are moved closer and apart. This rhythmic sound creates a distinctive music. Lezim dances feature a group of instruments, mainly including Halgi, Dhol, Tasha, Sanai, Sambal, Zanj, etc. Halgi, made of leather, is played rhythmically with a thin, strong stick. Its sound is very sweet, and dancers showcase their skills to its tune. The drum accompanies the Halgi. Sanai provides melodious and light music for entertainment, also with a companion. The band captivates the audience, and Lezim dancers perform to the combined tunes of these instruments.