The social group dances of the area represent the rich social traditions and joys of the life.
‘Pandav’ dances are based on the story of ‘Pandava’ in Mahabharata and these are group dances played to the rhythm of ‘Dhol & Damoun’ in an open ground called ‘Mandaan’. ‘Jagari’ directs these dances and ‘Pashwa’ (the dancer) dances as per the ‘Varta’ (the story songs) of the particular God or Goddess. In religious folk dances, the dance of ‘Pashwa’, a person carrying local God’s spiritual traces, on the ‘Jagar’ songs are most common. These folk dances are mainly influenced by the devotional attachment of the people with “Natraja”, the God Shiva, and the association of “Pandava” of Mahabharata to the Garhwal Himalaya. Some dances are accompanied by folk songs and carry the same name.
Generally, these are performed in groups. Folk Dancesįolk dances of the region are mainly for entertainment, recreation and praising the local Gods. “Panwaras” songs are composed to record heroic deeds and sing in praise of worriers. “Mandals” songs recite on the occasion of marriage, thread ceremony and other “sanskars”. “Khuded” songs echo the sad feeling of young bride pinning for their far-away paternal homes. There are many styles of group singing, sometimes, accompanied by rhythmic dances. In villages, women sing these folk songs while working in the fields or collecting fodder in forest. The tradition of folk songs is much alive in the rural areas. Some folk songs narrate stories of bravery and legends. Not unexpectedly, certain socio-economic problems figure in the songs like floods, droughts and ill treatment of the people. The themes of songs are understandably linked with various agricultural activities, their main stay and the great love for the land. Folk songs of this region reflects a basic simplicity and uncomplicated emotions, largely derived from the environment of the peace, tranquility and the open nature all around.
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