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‘Dhimsa’ dance
February 8 , 2025
13 hrs 0 min
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- The Tribal families from Neelabandha, a hillptop hamlet in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh received electricity for the first time after Independence.
- They have performed ‘Dhimsa’, a popular tribal dance, in excitement under the lights.
- Dhimsa is a popular tribal dance in Andhra Pradesh performed by Bagata, Valmiki, Poraja, Khond, Gadaba, Kondadora, Mukadora, and Kotia tribes.
- It symbolizes the unity and cultural heritage, with themes based on mythology, folktales, economic activities, kinship, and marital life.
- There are 12 varieties of Dhimsa and its origin can be traced to the Koraput Area the home to Ghond Tribe.
- It is accompanied by wind and percussion instruments, the dance changes by the music, and a troupe comprises 20.
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