Agora Auditorium, Nila Campus

IIT Palakkad proudly brings together seven out of eight Indian classical dances in one platform. It would be a rare opportunity to witness all the dance forms together in one stage. Each of these dance forms has a unique style of presentation including their costumes. Witness the rich heritage of Indian Classical Dances in this Extra Mural Lecture Natyotsavam on Indian Classical Dances.

We are pleased to invite you to the seventh lecture of the Pale Blue Dot - IIT Palakkad Public Lecture Series. This talk is organised in association with the IEEE Student Branch at Government Engineering College Palakkad and the Palakkad District Public Library.

Chau dance is a genre of Indian tribal martial dance popular in the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Based on the places of its origin and development, it is called Seraikella Chhau, Mayubhanj Chhau and Purulia Chhau. Chau is associated with the Chait Parab that is celebrated in the festive spaces of local Shiva temples in Purulia around April/May every year.  A variety of drums accompany the music ensemble including dhol, dhumsa and kharka. Colorful masks are used to depict various characters.

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