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Rajdhari mask dance will have performers don character masks of Ravaan, Mahiraban, Bhibishan, Surpanakha, Trishula, Rakshasi, Bali, Sugriva, Angat, Hanuman, Goral Kali, Bagh, Dhaikuji, Buri, Beka Sepai, Barian Dhir and Jamuban
Rajdhari Pala, a festival will be held in Mahish Mari area of North Bengal’s Darjeeling district
The people of ancient Rajbanshi community live in different parts of North Bengal. They express their story and traditions through dance, songs and folklore. Their customs revolve around many rivers in North Bengal. Rajdhari Pala, a festival will be held in Mahish Mari area of North Bengal’s Darjeeling district. The event will be organized by West Bengal State Academy of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts.
Chowrangi Thakur Rajdhari started this tradition of singing in Warish Jot Basti of Kharibari in 1925. His rendition of…