Banovidhya Seraikela Chhau dance item. Rehearsal.

The light (without mask) version of the very rarely performed composition in Seraikela Chhau style. “Banovidhya“ literally means “smashing arrows.“ The representation of the dance can be translated like: she lived in beauty, splendor and love. But a cruel shot pierced her tender heart. There are three themes in the dance: 1) an early life - innocence, love, 2) an agony, 3) the inevitable end (of life or of suffering? - everyone decides for himself). Choreography by Guru Vijay Kumar Pratap Singh. The music is based on Hindustani Bihag Raaga. Taala: Kaharwa. In memoriam of my Guru, late Gopal Prasad Dubey ji, who taught me this item and inspired to move forward.