Shiva-Parvati tableaux taken out at Gaura-Gauri festival, Sua dance charms
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The Gaura-Gauri festival was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm in Amleshwardih, Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, attractive tableaux of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati were taken out. The traditional sonte custom and Sua dance were the main attractions of the festival. During the procession, glimpses of Chhattisgarh’s folk culture were seen along with religious faith.
As part of the festival, a procession was taken out with tableaux of Shiva and Parvati. Traditional rituals were followed during the event. The sonte tradition gave the programme a distinct identity. At the same time, the Sua dance performed by women and local artists added cultural colour to the festival.
Gaura-Gauri Puja is among the major folk traditions of Chhattisgarh. It has the tradition of worshipping Lord Shiva as Gaura and Mother Parvati as Gauri. In rural areas, the festival is celebrated through collective participation and folk songs.
The procession taken out in Amleshwardih presented a beautiful confluence of religious traditions and folk arts. The sonte ritual and Sua dance gave the event a special attraction.
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