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Bhil, Naikada Tafa dance is a traditional dance of the tribe. This tribe is a nature worshipper. Community Gods such as Bhimdev (Motha Dev), Rajoba Dev, Sagdev are found under the moha tree, teak tree in the forest also in the hills and in the valley. This tribal dance art is captivating. In this dance, the sweet music of the instruments and the nice dance of the artist fascinates all. This Bhilla Naikda tribal dance has great significance in villages, rural areas and tribal padas. This tribal dance is an energizer for both young and old. During Chaitra month, this dance is offered for worship of big god, in the marriage ceremony, devkarya, seed keeping and in Sagdev Puja.
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Bhil, Naikada Tafa dance is a traditional dance of the tribe. This tribe is a nature worshipper. Community Gods such as Bhimdev (Motha Dev), Rajoba Dev, Sagdev are found under the moha tree, teak tree in the forest also in the hills and in the valley. This tribal dance art is captivating. In this dance, the sweet music of the instruments and the nice dance of the artist fascinates all. This Bhilla Naikda tribal dance has great significance in villages, rural areas and tribal padas. This tribal dance is an energizer for both young and old. During Chaitra month, this dance is offered for worship of big god, in the marriage ceremony, devkarya, seed keeping and in Sagdev Puja.
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The predominant deities of this group, Bhimdev, Rajoba Dev, Sagdev are revered by sacrificing goats and chickens. This dance is done in all these pujas, weddings. There is also a tradition of vowing to God and in this dance and alcohol hold special significance. Kutwa – Kutwa is Jat panchayat. In the past, Mahur fort used to do kutwa. The villagers would gather together and resolve their disputes and prepare a non-vegetarian meal for all. And the Bhil Naikada Tafa dance was continuously in progress all night long.
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The costume of the performers in this dance is absolutely natural. Bhil Naikda community is residing in the forest, hills and valleys. In Naikda Tafa dance, the costume is specially prepared from the bark of the forest tree and the hat (top) is prepared from bamboo. The "valga" wrapped around the waist by artists is constructed from the bark of the " Guira" tree of the forest. Hats are worn on the head by dancers. The hat is constructed from bamboo, teak leaves and ropes. A peacock feather is fixed on it for ornamentation.
Women used to wear bark and leaves of trees in ancient times. Women now wear lugade. Women in the past used to create beads by creating spherical shapes of wood, they would wear the wooden beads around their neck. Also, mass tattooing on the forehead, face, chin, hands and wrists was practiced.
Men had kavadya (Kavadyachi mal) necklaces wrapped around their neck and waist. White metal beads were bound on the arms, hands and wrists. Naikada tribal women wore metal necklaces with white beads on their necks. Wore a metal necklace in the form of coins. Silver kada is worn in the feet and in the arm currently.
Women used to wear bark and leaves of trees in ancient times. Women now wear lugade. Women in the past used to create beads by creating spherical shapes of wood, they would wear the wooden beads around their neck. Also, mass tattooing on the forehead, face, chin, hands and wrists was practiced.
Men had kavadya (Kavadyachi mal) necklaces wrapped around their neck and waist. White metal beads were bound on the arms, hands and wrists. Naikada tribal women wore metal necklaces with white beads on their necks. Wore a metal necklace in the form of coins. Silver kada is worn in the feet and in the arm currently.
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In this dance musical instruments used are drums, pava & cymbals (Zanj). Dafade is played on head as well as on the ground in various steps. Dafade, pava, cymbals and ghungaru are very vital in dance. Men bind bells (Ghungaru) around their legs. They are prepared from brass metal. All instruments are played according to a fixed rhythm. Bhimdev, Sagdev puja's rhythmic music differs.
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