Culture & Tradition

Chhau Festival – Mayurbhanj & Keonjhar

Why Experience It? A UNESCO-listed martial dance festival, featuring masked dancers performing epic stories.

Highlights:

• A mix of dance, martial arts, acrobatics, and storytelling, based on Ramayana & Mahabharata.
• Dancers wear colorful, handcrafted Chhau masks.
• A unique blend of Odissi, tribal, and folk dance traditions.

 Location: Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar
 When? April