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Masked dance, mythic characters, martial movement, night performances, and rural performance culture for powerful festival documentary frames.
Chhau performance villages and festival stages, Purulia district, Purulia, West Bengal, India
Purulia Chhau Festival
Masked dance, mythic characters, martial movement, night performances, and rural performance culture for powerful festival documentary frames.
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2026 edition
2026 edition: 20 December 2026 – 15 January 2027
Often associated with spring/Chaitra Parva and local festival calendars. Exact dates and performance locations vary; verify with West Bengal Tourism, local organisers, or community contacts before publishing.
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Expected timing Often associated with spring/Chaitra Parva and local festival calendars. Exact dates and performance locations vary; verify with West Bengal Tourism, local organisers, or community contacts before publishing. Reference https://www.wbtourism.gov.in/festival-chounach
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