Dhunichi Nritya

Durga Puja

Dhunachi Nritya ©spotless fashion magazine issue sept 2021 insta-spotlessfashionmagazine

Dhunachi Nritya: The phase “Pujo Elo!” has a deep and significant meaning in every Bengali’s life. It marks the triumph of good over evil and that’s why Durga Pujo is celebrated with high sprite. This festival is also referred as “Sharodotsave” (as is Sharod means autumn) or Durgotsav too. As we all know Durga Pujo celebrates the power of “Shakti’’. We are all ready to welcome Maa Durga and engage in all the traditions related to the festival. The dance associated with this is knows as Dhunachi Naach which is performed in front Maa Durga. It is a prominent and most awaited activity during the festival. This involves Devotees dancing for Maa Durga’s aarti, with the rhythmic beat of Dhak. Dhunachi is a clay stem, filled with burning coal coconut husk and incense. Dancers holds two or even three Dhunachi at once, and twirl their way into a swirling motion. The dancers are accompanied by beats of dhak, marks a beautiful performance to watch. This dance is performed to thank Goddess Durga for her blessing. Among Bengalis, Dhuno is considered a purifier, that’s a big reason why it is offered to Gods. It purifiers the air and brings positivity in the environment. Pandals or pujo committee host Dhunachi or aarti competitions, where the performers would participate and make the festival even more beautiful. The aarti or Dhunachi Naach is spectacle and it keeps you on the edge. The performance Is unique phenomenon, equal parts fierce and beautiful. In the ancient times, only men use to perform the traditional dance, but over time, women have also joined the celebration. Today, the celebration of Durga Pujo would be incomplete without a beautiful performance Of Dhunachi Naach.

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